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Running Windows 11 on Linux with KVM/QEMU

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This guide walks through the full process of running Windows 11 on Linux using KVM/QEMU and Virt-Manager,  the most robust and future-proof setup available today. While tools like VirtualBox still exist, KVM/QEMU has quietly become the gold standard on Linux. It offers: Near-native CPU performance Excellent disk and network throughput Proper UEFI, Secure Boot, and TPM support Long-term compatibility with Windows 11 updates Before starting, make sure you have: A Linux system with virtualization enabled in BIOS Intel: VT-x / VT-d AMD: SVM / IOMMU At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) Around 80 GB of free disk space A Windows 11 ISO The VirtIO drivers ISO Step 1: Check Virtualization Support Open a terminal and run: egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' /proc/cpuinfo If the result is 1 or higher , virtualization is enabled. If it returns 0 , you’ll need to enable it in your BIOS before continuing. Step 2: Install KVM, QEMU, and Virt-Manager On Ubuntu / Debian-based systems: sudo apt update sudo...
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How to Create a Torrent: A Beginner's Guide

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If you've ever downloaded a file through a torrent, you may have wondered how to create one yourself. Creating a torrent file is a straightforward process and can be useful for sharing files efficiently with others. Whether you want to distribute a large document, a collection of media files, or open-source software, torrents are a reliable way to do it. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own torrent file.


A torrent is a small file that contains metadata about the files you want to share. It does not contain the files themselves but rather information about where the files are stored and how they can be downloaded using a peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol like BitTorrent.


To create a torrent file, you'll need a torrent client. Some popular options include:

qBittorrent (recommended for beginners)




Once you've chosen a client, download and install it on your computer.


Make sure the files you want to share are well-organized. For example, if you’re sharing a collection of files, place them all in a single folder. This makes it easier for others to download and understand the content.


Look for the option to create a new torrent. This is typically found under File > Create New Torrent or a similar menu.


In the torrent creation window, you’ll see options to add files or a folder.

Select the file or folder you want to share.

Ensure that the path to the files is correct.


Trackers are servers that help coordinate peer-to-peer file sharing. Most torrent clients will suggest default trackers, but you can also add public trackers. A few popular trackers include:

udp://tracker.openbittorrent.com:80
udp://tracker.opentrackr.org:1337

Adding multiple trackers can improve the performance and availability of your torrent.


Private Torrent: If you want to restrict sharing to a specific group of people, you can create a private torrent.

Start Seeding: Enabling this option means you’ll start sharing the files immediately after the torrent is created.

Click the Create or Generate button in your torrent client.

You’ll be asked where you want to save the torrent file on your computer. Choose a location and save it.

Now that you have a torrent file, share it with others. You can:

Upload it to a torrent website 

Share it via email or cloud services.

Provide the magnet link if your torrent client generates one.

Seeding is essential for others to download your files. Leave your torrent client running so that others can connect to your computer and download the shared files. The longer you seed, the better availability your files will have.

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