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Running Torrent Software On PC or Mac - ykhackhack - 05-01-2015 Torrenting is becoming more and more important since file sizes are ever increasing I want to explore this issue in order to understand the benefits and risks involved. 1- How to make a torrent inside a virtual machine and share it , safely 2- Which software is more reliable Vuze, bittorrent, utorrent or? Can anybody describe these step by step? Most important part of this is the safety? My computer IT, don't like the idea even it is on a separate PC , by itself on the network? I think somebody with an insight knowledge can guide us Thank you RE: Running Torrent Software On PC or Mac - Dell_Brett - 05-01-2015 Try this: Code: *************************************** Use a fresh and valid torrent site to upload! RE: Running Torrent Software On PC or Mac - ykhackhack - 05-02-2015 @Dell_Brett Thank you for your time. Actually I have read that article before. My concerns were also malware ,virus, open ports etc. I found following info, Quote:Malware Risks Also they suggest Turning of "remote desktop" "remote assistance" thru system settings. Once you make a torrent, you have to "seeded" on your computer, you can erase the torrent, when enough computers starts seeding, torrent becomes stable. And I am still searching for remedies, though RE: Running Torrent Software On PC or Mac - Dell_Brett - 05-03-2015 I see your point and do agree with it! And, it's not only for torrents downloads, but for most of free sharing sites What I do and I suggest to consider: I have an old computer, only with Operational System, Strong anti virus (I use ESET Smart Security) and a good Anti Malware (Malware Bytes Anti-Malware is OK!) and firewall (COMODO Firewall) installed! No network sharing! I use this computer for download purpose only! There's no any personal data installed (e-mail accounts, personal photos or documents, etc...). Only after downloaded and checked, I transfer the file (via stick drive - no network connection!) to my laptop or main computer. It's good for me, because this computer can be on overnight downloading, and I'm preserving my personal and professional use computer. On the other hand, virtual machine (aka VMWare, etc) it's na good alternative and works well and it's relative easy to install and use. And, you can use a LINUX SO only for torrent and downloads. I agree that it's quite impossible to be secure in this area (torrents, cracked programs shared, etc...), so, It's just my way to feel relatively secure! Regards RE: Running Torrent Software On PC or Mac - ykhackhack - 05-04-2015 @Dell_Brett Thank you for your time After reading a lot of articles about this, I see that your suggestions/recommendations wraps it up. They also suggest VPN service in addition, for Anonymity Cordially RE: Running Torrent Software On PC or Mac - LiviuM - 05-11-2015 Hello, I've recently configured a Synology DS1815+ NAS for a company, 25 employees. Email, website, cloud, ftp, WebDAV, users, permissions. And a router, Linux, ClearOS 6.2 on an old conputer, which is also running XP in VirtualBox (XP was needed for some windows only stuff and a serial COM port special network). Both systems are quite impressive, in terms of stability, ease of use and functionality. Think about uptime of at least 30days, during which constant usage (memory, cpu usage ....), no errors, no locks, no... whatever windows issues. Most configuration is done in browser. A little putty and console for VirtualBox setup. The good news is you can install and run synology nas software in virtual machine or old computer: Code: *************************************** And here's how it's menu looks like: Code: *************************************** You can access it from mobile phone or tablet and check status as well as issue commands and more. Code: *************************************** And there's no worry to leave it connected to network. It has also windows network access (Samba), ftp, webdav, browser transfer ... ClearOS, is a little buggy but works, and you can install most stuff available for other linux distributions. Code: *************************************** So you could consider running any above in VM or on some old computer. Have fun RE: Running Torrent Software On PC or Mac - LiviuM - 05-11-2015 Forgot to mention FreeNAS, haven't tried, although it looks promising. Code: *************************************** And if anyone requires help I can share about 3 weeks of linux frustrating experience :). |