Hi.. i just bought a macbook and i installed bittorrent but i can't download files.. are there some settings i need to configure? i already disabled firewall but still to no avail.. btw, i can surf the net with no problem... help a mac newbie pls.. tnx...
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Internet working but can't download..
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Maybe your ISP has blocked BitTorrent ports.
Look at the preferences of your BT client and see if the incoming TCP port is working.
Look at the preferences of your BT client and see if the incoming TCP port is working.
I don't know which client you have, as there are several of them.
Just open the BT client, go to Preferences (CMD+,) and see if there is a NETWORK section/tab and look at the Incoming TCP port settings.
I can't help you to unblock the TCP ports though, if that is a problem. Google might help you with finding the right TCP port though.
Also have a look at the following links, as the information presented there might be helpful in your future endeavours into Mac OS X and could clear up initial confusion and may even prevent harm to your system or your files.
Mac OS X Basics
Switch 101 - guide with articles made by Apple on how to accustom yourself, after you switched to Mac OS X from Windows
Mac 101 - How to get started with Mac OS X
Find out how - tutorial videos made by Apple on how to do certain thing in Mac OS X
Pro tips - tips made available by Apple for easier ways of doing certain tasks
Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts - Learn about common Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts.
Mac OS X Beginner's Guide by MacRumors - learn about software, media players, shortcuts and some useful tips, tricks and hints
Mac Guides - tutorials, product guides and more
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