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[ADKM]

Hi, I'd like to put a torrent download program, on my mac and VLC (or equivalent).
I read via Goggle that uTorrent is no good on "Big Sur" as its not 64 bit. How do I see if I have Big Sur, or not?
I have a Macbook Pro. Any advice appreciated. I have(at this stage) done nothing with the Mac, and more familiar with Windows.

 

[Madhatter32]

Go to Apple in upper left and select "About This Mac" from the menu. Read what it tells you.

 

[ADKM]

Thanks .. says Big Sur v 11.6.8.
Is it 32 bit ?

 

[Madhatter32]

Thanks .. says Big Sur v 11.6.8.
Is it 32 bit ?

No. 64 bit only.

 

[ADKM]

That suggests the info on Google is wrong, so I downloaded utorrent and attemped to install.. but a window came up with an arrow to "Applications" but the utorrent icon had a No Smoking icon on it. I presume that means can't do it?

 

[Madhatter32]

That suggests the info on Google is wrong, so I downloaded utorrent and attemped to install.. but a window came up with an arrow to "Applications" but the utorrent icon had a No Smoking icon on it. I presume that means can't do it?

It's not compatible with Big Sur. Big Sur runs only 64 bit apps. You'll need to find an alternative.

 

[jav6454]

Thanks .. says Big Sur v 11.6.8.
Is it 32 bit ?

Apple went full 64-bit back in Snow Leopard.

 

[Gregg2]

Yes, but 32-bit apps continued to work through Mojave.

 

[curnalpanic]

the utorrent icon had a No Smoking icon on it

Good advice!

Fortunately there are alternatives to uTorrent. I use Transmission for example.

 

[Rodan52]

Folx Pro, from the developers site.

 

[Fishrrman]

"Transmission" is what you want.

 

[Rodan52]

I suppose it all depends on what you want it for. I'm living in a non english speaking country with strict censorship laws. I have to use a VPN to watch any free to air TV from home. Occasionally we will download a British or US TV series via Folx and replay it for our private viewing. These are not copyright violations. The process is so simple with Folx Pro. I search, pick a file, download, transfer to a USB thumb drive and plug it into a Mi Box connected to our TV. That's it. Really there are no other choices because live streaming apps require subscriptions (even if they're free) in the country of origin.