When you hear the word “torrent” in the tech world, it usually refers to a computer file that contains metadata holding various information. A torrent file normally comes with the extension .torrent but it does not contain the actual contents to be distributed.This information will then be used by a BitTorrent software such as uTorrent, Transmission or BitTorrent for the “real” distribution – which essentially allows for users easily download torrent files to their personal computers.
In retrospect, due to the ease of use of BitTorrent technology, many torrent users end up downloading copyrighted materials unknowingly. This is of course frowned upon in many countries and some have been prohibiting illegal torrents by means of incarceration. Now, that doesn’t mean all torrents are unsafe for consumption. There’s plenty of legal torrent sites out there which you can use.
Dozens of websites are dedicated to legal torrent downloads. Some are limited in scope, while others have a bit of everything.Some legal sites are:
GENERAL CONTENT SITES:
Archive.org
Legit Torrents
TV AND MOVIES:
Public Domain Torrents
Vodo
GAMES
GameUpdates.org
How does a torrent work?
In short, a torrent file acts as the key to initiating downloading of the actual content. When someone is interested in receiving a shared file (i.e. books, music, documents, etc.), they must first obtain the corresponding torrent file – by either downloading the .torrent file directly or by using a magnet link.
A BitTorrent software is then required to open this file/link. Once the BitTorrent software scans the torrent file/link, it’ll then need to find the locations of seeders which are sharing the corresponding file. To do so, it will attempt to connect to a list of defined trackers (from the torrent file metadata) and attempt a direct connection. If it’s successful, the appropriate content will then begin transferring.
Note: A torrent download can be done in fragments, so in reality you’re actually downloading bits of pieces of the full content which is later reassembled when all of the pieces are received.
Where can i find torrents?
There are hundreds of promising torrent sites – but many don’t work, and most aren’t safe. Many ISPs will significantly lower your download speed once torrenting is detected.
Downloading torrents can always be dangerous due to the fact that other peers will be able to see your IP address. Lots of production and record companies hire people to go in and report all these IP addresses being found downloading torrents so that they can be passed along to ISPs. The ISPs will then liaise with law enforcement agencies to prevent the file from being downloaded further, which may include incarcerating the operators or users.
An antivirus and secure VPN can secure, optimize your download speed while keeping you safe from data thieves and legit tracking.
Best Working Torrent Sites:
- The Pirate Bay – Best Torrent Site Overall
- RARBG – Best for New Content
- 1337x – Best Torrent Search Options
- TorLock – Best for Anime and Ebooks
- Torrentz2 – Best for Music
How to download torrent videos?
Step 1. Install Free Torrent Download and launch the program
Step 2. Go to a torrent search site, find the file you would like to get and download it to your PC
Step 3. Add this torrent file to the program and start downloading
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