Recommendations for downloading and saving streaming video from youtube, hulu, megavideo? [more inside]
posted by bluesky43 on Jun 9, 2009 - 8 answers

Throughput, download speed, bandwidth, or something else -- which of these am I trying to say? I can download a huge file, topping speeds of around 140 KB/s. Is 140 KB/s my maximum download speed? And isn't that speed the same for all information I can receive, or just file transfers? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Jun 4, 2009 - 16 answers

How can I download a song from another country store at the iTunes store? [more inside]
posted by CollegeNelson on Feb 10, 2009 - 8 answers

I need to download a video from my local ABC affiliate, an ibsys.com site. (If that means anything?) They don't provide a way to do this, and the usual tools are no help. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Jan 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Is there a way I can automate downloading TV shows off of usenet? [more inside]
posted by cosmic osmo on Oct 13, 2008 - 9 answers

I often download documentaries, and generally love them, and frequently feel like I want to give back to the director. Monetarily-wise, that is, as perhaps I didn't pay for them. What do you think of a service that allowed for paypal or such donation to individual directors? Could it work? Alternately, directors of small films could set up a link on their websites, and one could spread the idea memetically. I'm not looking to cash in on this, just to get feedback on an idea of how to assuage my guilt and help support those who make films worthy of support.
posted by aschwa5 on Aug 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Can someone explain to me the magic of bittorrents? [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Mar 28, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a complete or brief history of downloading. [more inside]
posted by Wanderlust88 on Feb 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Has anyone ever been sued for downloading music? [more inside]
posted by squarehead on Dec 31, 2007 - 25 answers

What could cause downloads to stop or stall at 90% or so? [more inside]
posted by the ghost of Ken Lay on Oct 18, 2007 - 4 answers

macfilter/wordfilter: word attachments have suddenly started downloading as something called "securedownload." [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Sep 6, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm about to fly to Ibiza, and would like something to watch during the flight, and when relaxing during the day. Where can I get easily downloadable TV shows or films (and documentaries) in the correct format for my PSP (or maybe iPod)? [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge on Sep 2, 2007 - 9 answers

Downloading from Usenet: what are the risks? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2007 - 20 answers

I can't download torrents at school (JC in Tucson). Pages won't load. Solutions? Thanks
posted by JABof72 on Feb 21, 2007 - 12 answers

As an American, can I subscribe to UK music subscription services (Napster, etc)? [more inside]
posted by apple scruff on Feb 1, 2007 - 2 answers

Is using allofmp3 any more or less legal than downloading from an open server that lives somewhere under explicit RIAA coverage? What about an open server in Russia?
posted by mzurer on Jan 17, 2007 - 19 answers

Lately my computer (Powerbook, OS X 10.4.6, wireless ADSL internet) has been giving up halfway through downloading files. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by teem on Jun 17, 2006 - 3 answers

Why are some YouTube videos so much better quality than others? What video specs and file format (AVI, MOV, MPG) produce the best results?
posted by JudgeBork on Apr 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Flickr. Easy to upload to. Easy to publish. Easy to share. Finding it not so easy to download from. What tools if any exist so that I can do a batch download or otherwise automated capture of my photostream? [more inside]
posted by cavalier on Oct 26, 2005 - 7 answers

Sound distortion on Windows XP [more inside]
posted by chiababe on Sep 3, 2005 - 11 answers

Illegal Uses for iTunesFilter: How do you copy the mp3s from Shared libraries on iTunes to your HD? I seem to recall a program that achieved this task, but don't remember its name.
posted by mowglisambo on May 24, 2005 - 8 answers

Would it be legal to sell an MP3 player already full of music? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on May 12, 2005 - 18 answers

Is there a software that can create mp3 playlists using tags (or something like it)? MI [more inside]
posted by saysthis on Feb 20, 2005 - 7 answers

Let's assume, for a second, that I've maybe used LokiTorrent a few times to download a few things. Now, assume I've done this through a router and cable modem. How traceable am I? Is there any chance I could get sued? (i.e. should I take my computer and any CDs I have and make a big bonfire?)
posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2005 - 32 answers

When searching for something in the Gnutella network (i'm using acquisition on the mac), what are those files that get returned that are my exact search terms, but with a .jpg or .wmv on the end? I've never dared download one in case it's mr goatse or something
posted by derbs on Jan 17, 2005 - 7 answers

I want to watch a few tv shows - I have been downloading torrents up to now - but I don't own a tv and don't want to get cable. Is there a pay service to be able to watch select shows (E.R., maybe some HBO) over the internet legally?
posted by bikergirl on Jan 4, 2005 - 22 answers

Why is it that recently some mp3s I try to play don't work? The time keeps advancing, but the visualizer doesn't move and I can't hear anything. It seems to be a recent development, and it's not with all mp3s.
posted by taumeson on Dec 3, 2004 - 6 answers

Where can I download a somewhat high quality video of last night's debate?
posted by punishinglemur on Oct 9, 2004 - 8 answers

I want to download an archived directory at Webarchive.org using an automated tool. I've tried wget, httrack, and various browsers which save web sites, but they do not download much at all. Had any sucess at this?
posted by Mo Nickels on Sep 17, 2004 - 3 answers

I know speaking about AOL is not eCool, but ....it seems that AOL e-mails are delivered more frequently if I'm actually, actively doing something with AOL (e.g., sending e-mails, or using their web browser--which I don't do, but). Am I imagining this, and if not, is there any way to defeat what seems to be AOL's way of managing resources?
posted by ParisParamus on Sep 2, 2004 - 6 answers

Can anyone direct me to a site detailing current treatments of the legality of music sharing and downloading?
posted by Phatty Lumpkin on May 23, 2004 - 2 answers