+ This is a torrent file, which means you will need a torrent client to + download it. Here are some good torrent clients for various platforms: +
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+ After installing your torrent client you will be able to use the
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+ BitTorrent is a + peer-to-peer network for sharing files. This torrent file does not + actually contain the files listed below, instead it contains + instructions for your torrent client to download the files from + other people who happen to be downloading the same files currently. + This means that instead of connecting to a single server (like + pixeldrain), you will be connecting to other people on the internet + to download these files. +
++ Torrents are a highly efficient and free method of transferring + files over the internet. Since the bandwidth is shared directly + between users there is no need for expensive servers to host the + files for you. +
++ Your torrent client will make sure that the files you receive from + your peers are actually what they say it is. This makes it just as + safe as any other form of downloading. Like any other form of + downloading files you still need to be aware of what you are + downloading. Don't just blindly trust any file anyone sends you. +
++ When downloading a torrent file you will be part of the so-called + 'torrent swarm'. Anyone in the swarm can see each other's IP + addresses. This is not a bad thing on its own, but there a few cases + in which this can be abused. If you are downloading copyrighted + material (which I do not condone) then rightsholders will be able to + see your IP address. In most cases this is not a problem because + your ISP will still protect your identity. But there are some + countries (notably the USA) where your ISP will not respect your + right to privacy and the rightsholder will be able to contact you. + If this worries you then you should look into VPN services to + protect your privacy, like Mullvad. +
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