What Is Bittorrent Downloader?
BitTorrent files are a great way to download and share large amounts of data, but before you can get started using them, you must find and install a BitTorrent client that is capable of reading the .torrent extension and allow you to connect to the Peer 2 Peer network.
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What Is a BitTorrent File?
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Before you can use a BitTorrent downloader, you first must know what a Torrent file is and why you need a special program to run it. A torrent is a file containing a set of instructions for a very popular Peer to Peer system allowing you to download large files quickly and easily.
There are many different BitTorrent downloaders, more commonly referred to as clients available for use. Most of them are OpenSource programs, meaning they are free to use and distribute. Choosing the correct downloader comes down to several factors: security, resource usage, and interface.
Is a Torrent Downloader Secure?
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Most clients do not incorporate any privacy or security features, so that must be taken into account before any decision is made. What makes a downloader unsecured is that your IP address is easily discovered. This can allow 3rd parties to have access to your computer if proper precautions are not taken. This lack of security is one of the major drawbacks to the use of torrents as opposed to traditional direct downloads.
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Is a Downloader a Resource Hog?
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One of the great features of a Torrent downloader is that they are extremely versatile and configurable in regards to system and bandwith usage. What this means is that the user can choose how fast or slow files are downloaded and shared with other peers on the network. This can typically done either directly from the Torrent, or through the downloader's settings. Adjusting your upload and download speeds is a great way to make sure that your connection remains at an acceptable level.
Which Torrent Downloader Should I Use?
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There are dozens of well known Torrent clients available, and hundreds if not thousands that are not so well known. All perform the same basic function of allowing you to use .torrent files to download and share information. Utorrent is one of the most popular downloaders. Certain web browsers, such as Opera, support Torrents directly by design. Other available clients include BitTyrant, BitComent, CTorrent, and even Limewire. Most standalone clients share a very similar user interface with each other, allowing you to easily switch between clients until you find the one that fits your needs and suits your personal preferences.
Free, Legal Torrents
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There are several sites that specialize in free/legal torrents for download. Great care needs to be taken to ensure that the files being downloaded and shared do not violate any local copyright laws. A few examples are legaltorrents, Public Domain Torrents and Etree.
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