How to install "Torrent" on your computer

The article describes how to install the "Torrent", what kind of program it is, what technologies it uses, where to find it and what it can be useful for.

The Beginning of the Digital Age

Once upon a time, at the dawn of broadband Internet access, so-called file loaders were very popular. These programs were able to download the desired from the Web, if they specify the correct link. And the beauty of them was that the download could be paused and most importantly - to prove in case of a connection failure. Now they are used by very few people, because the speed of the Internet does not fear breaks, and in general, peer-to-peer networks have replaced standard technology. And for access to them, various programs are used, called "Torrents". So how do I install Torrent, what do I need and how do I do it right? And what is the advantage of his technology? In this we will understand.

Advantages and features

The main advantage of peer-to-peer networks is speed and decentralization. The information is downloaded not from one particular server, but from small pieces from other users' computers, and no one can ask for "download for SMS". The speed is also an order of magnitude higher, since there is no load on a particular file storage. Naturally, this gave a powerful impetus to the spread of pirated products, but this is not about this, we will dwell in detail on how to install the "Torrent".

Name is a household name

It should be mentioned that the word "Torrent" has also become a common name for the programs themselves, which work with similar networks. There are a lot of them, but as the most popular one can highlight uTorrent and BitTorrent. They can be found on official websites. Of course, they are not only there, but in this case you are guaranteed to be able to avoid the possibility of installing a program with malware. They are distributed completely free of charge.

After downloading, you must find the executable file in the downloads folder and start it. Next you will be asked to specify the installation path and some other functions: whether to assign the program by default for all files with the extension .torrent, create icons on the desktop and so on. So we sorted out the question of how to install the "Torrent".

After a successful installation, you will get an unlimited opportunity to download anything: books, movies, games, programs, etc. To do this, you need to find a torrent tracker, then select the desired file and wait until it boots.

Mobile OS

If you own a device with any mobile operating system, you can install Torrent in this case. It's enough to go to the official application store and, using the search, start the download and the subsequent installation. The capabilities of this version are not inferior to the versions for personal computers. True, if the device is old, then the work of this program during loading can significantly "slow down" the entire system. Or the installation will not happen at all because of OS obsolescence.

Other ways for a PC

"Torrent" can be installed not only from official sites of manufacturers. But in this case there is always a small, but a danger that the executable file is infected with viruses. And they do not necessarily show themselves immediately. Some of them can sit in the system for a very long time, or even an unlimited amount of time, until they install an antivirus or its signature bases are updated. The most striking example is when attackers integrated into the programs of "Torrent" so-called miners, utilities to earn virtual currency Bitcoin. So if there is a need, then the most correct solution is still "Torrent" to install after downloading from the official site or other reliable sources.

Laws and restrictions

The main problem for all bodies of the ship's authority is that it is almost impossible to control the operation of peer-to-peer networks due to their decentralization. And for such a protocol, not only legal, but also prohibited samples of programs and other files can be distributed. Simply put, this is rampant for piracy. And if you decide to install the "Torrent" on the computer, you should first think about the legislation of the country where you live.

Fortunately for some and for the headache of others, in the Russian Federation this is poorly controlled and manifested in the closure of the trackers themselves - the sites where the catalog of files for download is provided. It helps a little, because almost immediately on the Web appears his "mirror" - a complete copy, but with a slightly different address. And in general, in Russia the fight against digital piracy is rather sluggish, and ordinary citizens rarely have to answer by law, so you can safely install "Torrent" on your computer.

But, for example, in the European countries everything is different. There, providers closely monitor the use of peer-to-peer networks, and it is not uncommon for a person who downloaded a pirated film to be notified by mail that he needs to pay a fine. And the amount of it many times exceeded the cost of a legal copy of the film.

So we figured out what it is and how to install it. Through the "Torrent" you can get a lot of interesting things.