November 12, 2009 12:00 PM PST

Video junkies use Vuze

by Jessica Dolcourt
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If you're a video junkie, or if you're headed that way, Vuze is one application you shouldn't miss. Once known as Azureus, Vuze is a free BitTorrent app that can download and play back video content, including HD. Version 4.3, the latest update, adds speed enhancements and compatibility to play back HD video on your Windows or Mac computer, iPhone or iPod, Apple TV, Tivo, and Xbox 360, PS3, or PSP.

There's also a portable version of Vuze that you can install on a USB drive, iPod, iPhone, or portable hard drive and take with you. If you tend to switch computers often, portable apps like this one help you get favorite apps up and running quickly, and can help save your work between sessions.

In fact, we've got a slew of portable apps available to download for free from CNET Download.com, including Firefox Portable (it'll save your settings and bookmarks) and GIMP Portable, a to-go version of the powerful photo editor. There's even a free Portable Apps suite for those who want one of everything.

Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter.
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by November 17, 2009 3:15 AM PST
Wonderful site! Thanks for all the usefull information, tips, downloads, etc.
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by promytius November 17, 2009 4:31 AM PST
My essential video tool is Clipfinder HD by Ashampoo - a FREE viewer/downloader with great tools and features. Even thumbnails and plays local video files, has a Cooliris-type interface, and a fast search feature. Bit torrents are ok if you know what you are getting, but this program will let you view them first, as thumbnails, sized windows and/or full screen HD.
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by genesisone100 November 17, 2009 5:14 AM PST
Tech tracker works Ok but, there are some soft ware that it does not work properly with e.g Microsoft Streets and tips. It is requesting a serial number which i don't have .I had purchase the 2007 copy and download the updates and as mentioned it's asked for a serial#,
How do I go about retrieving such a serial #?
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by ingramjohn November 17, 2009 6:54 AM PST
Thank you for keeping me in touch with new software etc. It is very helpful indeed.
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by newelja November 17, 2009 12:13 PM PST
CAUTION: I decided to download the new version of Vuze from the CNET site planning to try the app for the 1st time based on CNETs review. Upon intallation completion, my AVG anti-virus program immediately detected a threat on my system: Trojan horse PSW.Banker5.AIQK w/in the :\Program Files\Vuze directory.
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by doritna November 18, 2009 1:28 AM PST
Goes to show this site doesn't check out the results of its recommendations.
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by jprdover November 18, 2009 9:27 AM PST
I think "doritna's" remark can be safely ignored, but I've received the same message as "newelja" and would like to hear from CNET that all is safe.
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by VV3iRD0 November 18, 2009 10:03 AM PST
LiberKey beats Portable apps in almost any possible way: http://www.liberkey.com/
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by thundermonkey2 November 18, 2009 10:03 AM PST
@newelja - The AVG alert was a false positive that was corrected by AVG yesterday. AVG was incorrectly flagging any application using the Install4j installer. The problem has been corrected by AVG.
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by thundermonkey2 November 18, 2009 10:07 AM PST
@newelja - The AVG alert was a false positive that was corrected by AVG yesterday. AVG was incorrectly flagging any application using the Install4j installer. The problem has been corrected by AVG.
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