BitComet

BitComet is a free and widely-used BitTorrent client that enables users to download and share files over the internet using peer-to-peer (P2P) technology. It also functions as a hybrid download manager, supporting downloads via HTTP and FTP protocols alongside BitTorrent. The software includes various features designed to enhance the downloading experience, such as the ability to handle multiple downloads at once, schedule bandwidth usage, and preview media files during downloads.

Key features:

• BitTorrent Functionality: BitComet’s core function is downloading via the BitTorrent protocol, which relies on a decentralized network of peers sharing data.
• Hybrid Download Capability: In addition to BitTorrent, it supports downloading files from websites using HTTP and FTP, making it more flexible than traditional torrent clients.
• Multiple Concurrent Downloads: Users can download several files simultaneously, optimizing their internet connection.
• Bandwidth Management: BitComet lets users allocate and schedule bandwidth, ensuring that downloads don’t interfere with other online activities.
• Media Preview: It allows for real-time previewing of media files like videos by prioritizing key parts of the download (beginning and end).
• Advanced Tools: Features include UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) support, the ability to choose specific files within a torrent, and magnet link compatibility.
• Long-Term Seeding (LT Seeding): This feature keeps files available for longer periods, ensuring that downloads can continue even if the original seeders go offline.
• Smart Disk Caching: To minimize hard drive strain, BitComet temporarily stores data in memory before writing it to disk.