Torrents: the Top Torrent Download Sites, 2011 – Bittorrent swarming is the backbone of modern P2P file sharing. Terabytes of data trade hands every day using torrent trackers and ‘group swarms’. At the center of it all: the Top 35 Torrent Search Engines of 2011…
Top 35 Torrent Sites of 2012 – By volume of data, bittorrent file sharing is the most popular form of internet use today. Torrents have become the new backbone of P2P file sharing. At the center of this P2P frenzy: the Top 40 Torrent Search Engines of 2012.
Best Torrent Software, 2012 – Here they are: the most popular ‘music pirate’ downloading software products for torrent file sharing. This list is compiled from hundreds of user comments and reader suggestions.
What Is 'FTW'? – : What Is ‘FTW’? What Does It Mean? While participating in an online discussion forum about cars, you
10 Best Search Engines of 2012 – With hundreds of search engines available, 10 really stand out as providing the best overall service, speed, and relevant hits. Here they are: the 10 Most Useful Search Engines of 2010…
How Torrent Downloading Works – Torrent sharing is the contemporary way to download music and movie files from the Internet. More popular than Kazaa and eDonkey, bittorrent sharing is actually quite easy to learn. Here is a 10-minute tutorial on using bittorrents.
DVD +R and DVD-R 101 – There is a difference between DVD+R and DVD-R media, and this article explains how. Brought to you by your About Guide to Internet for Beginners.
What Is 'HMU'? – : What Is ‘HMU’? What Does HMU Mean? : “HMU” is “Hit Me Up”. This acronym is used to say “contact me”,
How to Spot Fake Torrents – There are always bad people who will abuse and deceive others in any system. In the case of P2P file sharing, abusive users will try to spread viruses or attempt to bilk others of cash by spreading fake torrents. Here are some tips on how to spot these fake torrent files before you download them and their embedded viruses.
The Best Hacker Movies – While none of these movies depict what hacking truly involves, each of these stories is memorable in some way as good escapist fiction. Here they are: The 30 Best Hacker Movies, as voted on by a panel of opinionated judges…
The Best Internet Radio, 2012 – If you have highspeed internet, then definitely consider these reader favorite radio stations online. About.com lists the top Internet radio stations of 2010 here…
What Is 'Port Forwarding'? – You hear about ‘port forwarding’ as a way to improve your download and game speeds, but what exactly is port forwarding? About.com explains how port forwards work, and where you can get information on configuring your own computer ports…
Emoticons and Smileys 101 – :p~~ I’m drooling :-O Open-mouthed, surprised :-o Surprised look, or yawn %’) Finished off a fifth for
The Most Addictive Websites of 2012 – Here they are: the most infectious and addictive websites of 2012. Photo blogs, online confessions, animals being cute for the camera, sarcasm and cynicism, bizarre news… there is something for everyone on this list of mesmerizing websites. Don’t click here unless you have at least 30 minutes to spare…
Why Is My Internet So Slow? – Your ISP claims that you will get 8 megabits per second Internet download speed. But your computer seems really slow to open Web pages. Why is that? Are there some technical problems that can be fixed by a casual user? About.com explains common Internet speed problems here…
Digital Anonymity – The RIAA and other digital investigators can trace people’s computers. Even worse, outside of North America, oppressive non-democratic countries will eavesdrop on web surfers. This eavesdropping affects anyone online who desires privacy: people in government-oppressed countries, people who participate in chats on abuse or political conscience, whistleblowers and their journalistic contacts, and workers in politcally volatile countries. Here is one way you can maintain your privacy…
Torrent Download Guide, 2012 – Torrent downloading is the most popular form of internet use in 2012 (as measured by sheer volume of data). If you want to try torrent downloading, here are the essentials of getting started as a torrent P2P user…
P2P PeerBlock (Peer Guardian) – PeerBlock is a powerful firewall product designed for P2P users to protect their computers from unauthorized searches by private agencies and corporations like the RIAA, MPAA, or MediaDefender.
What Is an Internet 'Meme'? – You have undoubtedly experienced modern Internet memes, but may not be aware of it. Perhaps you have been "Rickrolled", or watched a video of the "Star Wars Kid". All of these, and more, are modern Internet memes. About.com explains memes here…
The Best Spyware Cleaners – Here they are: The Best Anti Spyware Tools of 2010! There are some old friends here, but a couple of new players have joined the fray and set a new standard in the War on Malware. Read more here…
What Is a 'Domain Name'? – Web addressing can be so confusing. There are domain names vs. ip addresses vs. URL’s, and no one has explained them to you. Don’t fear, friends, About.com is here to help you understand this topic…
PayPal 101 – A beginner’s tutorial explaining PayPal.com, how it works, and why millions of people use PayPal to make online purchases.
What Is 'TMI'? – You see this peculiar "TMI" expression in online games or in instant messages. But what exactly does "TMI" mean?
What Is 'PMSL'? – You see this peculiar expression in online games or in instant messages. But what exactly does it mean?
How Do I Play .Daa Files? – : How Do I Play .Daa Files? : September, 2011 .daa files are movies stored in a special format for downloading.
What exactly does ".com" mean? – The internet is filled with thousands of websites named with ".com" on the end. But what exactly does the .com stand for? About.com explains…
What Is 'OP'? – You’ve seen the expression ‘OP’ used in an online forum? What exactly does OP stand for? About.com explains this curious OP abbreviation here…
Modern Internet Abbreviations and Text Jargon – The world of internet conversation and text abbreviations: HMU, ROFLMAO, BISLY, RTFM, IMHO… what does it all mean? About.com has an exhaustive glossary of internet jargon and abbreviation terms here.
What Is 'Codec'? – "Codec" is a technical term for the "compression/decompression" of large downloadble files. Commonly associated with music and movie files transmitted through the Internet, codec works like this…
Text Talk Abbreviations, 2012 – The worlds of text messaging, email, and online discussions have spawned hundreds of bizarre jargon words. The English language has indeed been kicked in the stomach, and here are the culprits of 2011: the Top Acronyms of Text Messaging and Online Chat…
The Top Internet Memes, 2012 – Here they are: the Greatest Internet Memes, distinguished by popularity over the last 15 years on the Web…
How to play .bin & .rar files – Are you having problems playing a .rar or .bin file movie? Frustrated over why your 24-hour download isn’t showing for you? Here is the explanation of how to play downloaded movies in .bin, .cue, and .rar format.
5 Steps to a Good Password – Has no one ever explained to you the secrets to a strong password? These 5 steps will dramatically improve your password strength. It works like this…
What Is 'ASCII Art'? – You’ve seen these bizarre images made of text characters. Most of them are inane and amateurish, but some ASII art is absolutely stunning and complex. What exactly is this bizarre art form? And how do people make ASCII art? About.com explains ASCII art in detail here…
What is 'pwned'? – "Pwned" is an internet term that originated in the hacker subculture, and has grown to widespread use in gaming culture. "To be pwned" means …
What Is 'TBH'? – You see the curious expression ‘TBH’ in an instant message. What exactly does TBH stand for? About.com explains here…
The Best Free Wallpaper Sites, 2012 – The Best Free Wallpaper Sites, 2012: Widescreen and High-Definition Wallpapers for Your Landscape Monitor
How Music Pirates Get Caught – Yes, Internetizens. Music downloaders are caught and prosecuted weekly. In the USA, England, Australia, Canada, and other parts of the world, the RIAA and MPAA and other authorities take people to court and fine them big money. Here is how it works…
What Is 'TLDR'? – You see this peculiar expression, "TLDR", while participating in online discussions. What exactly does it mean?
Torrent Site of the Week – As the world of P2P file sharing grows and evolves, various torrent search sites distinguish themselves. While it isn’t one of the larger catalogs of torrents, Cinema Torrents provides a substantial quality selection of movie torrents. Read the full review here at About.com…
Install Tor Privacy Software – If you wish to conceal your digital identity during your online time, then here is a tremendous solution. The "Tor" Network is a system where thousands of computers are tasked to hide and conceal the addresses of its Internet users. Here is how you join the Tor Network…
Faster Dial-Up Modem Speeds! – Are you stuck with a slow dial-up Internet connection? Short of getting high-speed bandwidth, here is a compression-proxy solution that will get you six- to ten-times regular modem speed while still using your modem connection.
What Is 'KK'? – You see this peculiar expression in online games or in instant messages. But what exactly does it mean?
Tixati 2011 Review – Tixati is still a young product (releases are still in the 1.x version range). But this bittorrent client is an excellent alternative to Vuze and uTorrent. About.com reviews Tixati here…
Hacking Firefox For Speed – If you can follow some simple hacking instructions, here are three tips to get Firefox 1.0.x performing faster for you, regardless of your bandwidth…
What Good Passwords Look Like – Has no one ever explained to you the secrets to a strong password? Here are several examples of strong passwords, and how you can create your own…
Examples of Good Passwords – Has no one ever explained to you the secrets to a strong password? Here are examples of passwords, ranging from weaker to stronger. Perhaps these examples will help spur your creativity to create your own strong passwords.
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