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Occasionally, I download something that will play on my computer, but not on the TV from the memory device. Can I convert the said item, or do I need to download specific file types?

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The file may be in a format incompatible with your TV, or requires CODECs (COmpression/DECompression interface to play encoded video or sound) that are loaded on your computer, but not built into the TV. You could convert the file to MP4 or AVI format using free tools such as VLC Player.

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How can I download FIFA 2017?

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Go to a torrent tracking website, search for the torrent file, then download it. After downloading, use your torrent file manager (uTorrent is good for professional downloading for free), and then extract your FIFA 2017 video files into any folder you'd like.

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Do I need to have the client running in the background in order to use the files?

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No. If you have downloaded them, you can just open the files from the folder they were saved to. There is no need to have the client running in the background.

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Can this be done on iOS?

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Yes, just remember that some features are different.

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Can torrents be used for legal purposes? I really do not want to go to jail.

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Torrents are only a method of downloading a file without a central server. The legality depends on the content inside.

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How can I find out if a torrent has subtitles before I download it, and how can I remove them?

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The description of the torrent may include subtitle information. If the torrent has regular subtitles (they come as an .SRT file), you can either disable them in your player options or delete the subtitle file. If the torrent is marked with "hardsub," then there's nothing you can do about it - the subtitles are part of the video itself, and can not be disabled.

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Can I use Android to open a torrent extension?

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Yes. There is a android app called uTorrent. You can find it in Google Play, App Store etc.

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Can I play a torrent movie on my TV?

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It depends on the type of file the movie is. If it is in MP4 format and you have a video playing device like Xbox or Amazon Fire TV, you can sync the movie file in a USB and then transfer it to a compatible device.

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How do I download torrents on my iPod?

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You can get iTransmission in the App Store.

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What do I do if the pictures and sound suffer delays after I've downloaded and started to play a video?

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It is good practice to hash check every downloaded torrent. If that does not mend the situation, the files were broken originally.

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Does it depend on the device type?

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Yes, you won't be able to play files made for computer on your phone. The torrent apps will have different features and updates. When downloading large files, your phone will also overheat.

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How long does the seeding process take? How do I make sure my torrents are safe to download?

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The seeding process duration depends highly on your internet connection. Check if you have a "symmetric" connection, where your upload speed is equal to your download speed. If that is the case, it shouldn't take very long. Otherwise, it might take quite a while, since often upload speeds are far below download speeds. As for determining if a torrent is safe, that is a bit more difficult. Most torrent sites have functions where it is possible to anonymously vote if a torrent is safe or not. However, the best way is to keep an antivirus and be vigilant about executable files (.exe or .dmg on Mac).

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How do I install and play a game I downloaded as a torrent?

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In the torrent, there should be a file named "setup" or "installer". Simply run that and follow the instructions to install the game. Once the installation is complete, there should be an icon on the desktop named what your game is named. Click that to play the game.

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