FStream is an easy-to-use, free, open-source application for recording and playing Internet music. If you do not wish to open iTunes or any other full-featured application to play Internet music, FStream will be a good option--and its small file size and easy-to-install interface can save you time and network problems sometimes caused by other, larger-scale programs. The good thing about FStream as an application is that you can use it on Mac machines without having to migrate to a new operating system.
To start using FStream, just double-click the FStream icon that appears in your system's main menu or preferences panel. You will see two buttons: one is for connecting to an Internet station; the other is for connecting to a specific URL that contains an audio track. Clicking the "next" button will take you to the next radio station on your list. Double-clicking the "previous" button will take you back to the current song.
In order to save bandwidth and maintain high performance of your application, FStream runs on a dedicated server. This is why FStream is known as a lightweight and free software for Internet streaming. However, despite its low cost and lightweight nature, FStream is still susceptible to malicious viruses that could shut down your Mac or drain your bank account if you are not using Mac malware detection software to keep yourself protected. Although FStream has a large support community consisting of more than half a million users worldwide, the latest version of the mobile application has a built-in firewall that makes it more difficult for attackers to get into your Mac.
