Torrenting on Mac entails Games, Applications, Music, Movies, and much more. However, torrenting has risks mainly security risks and legal consequences.
When using a Mac, torrent downloads can be useful to get a number of different kinds of data but it must be done safely. Besides showing readers how to download torrents on Mac without getting attacked by malware, this blog post will also discuss the importance of using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and the list of 10 best Mac torrent sites.
When you are on a Mac you need to make sure that you are using the safe torrent client to download torrents and some of the best ones include, uTorrent, BitTorrent, Transmission, and qBittorrent. When looking for the right client for your choice, compare the performance of the two clients and the way they are structured.
To effectively download torrents users must ensure that they only use reputable sites. Search for trustworthy sources that have torrents for verified and malware-free torrents. Some of the reliable torrent sites include The Pirate Bay, 1337X, RARBG, Torrentz2, and YTS.
Once you’ve chosen a client, download it from a trustworthy website or directly from the site of the client. Next, according to the instructions of the client, the program can be installed on the Mac.
Go to your favorite torrent site and in the search bar enter the files you want to download. Look into the download statistics of each torrent and check out the rating users give to the item and the comments on each of them.
Choose the torrent you want and right-click on it, then follow the magnet link or download option. It downloading should begin as soon as your torrent client starts up; at least this is normally how it should pan out. You should also be able to monitor how far you are with the download through the client’s GUI.
If you are downloading torrents, make sure that your files are not being compromised, or that someone else is getting access to them. You should therefore always scan files that are downloaded for viruses using a reliable antivirus for Macs.
VPN is an application that enhances your connection by changing your IP address and encrypting your activities meaning nobody can see what you are doing online.
While torrenting, without a VPN for torrenting your IP address is open to other users of the torrent group, to internet service providers, and to copyright organizations. A VPN will help in avoiding these risks associated with online identity since it hides your identity.
Privacy Protection: VPNs do not allow third parties to monitor your endeavors on the internet, including torrent downloads.
Security Enhancement: Network security you enjoy once you connect to a VPN, including the encoding methods VPNs utilize to ensure your data is not intercepted or hacked.
Bypassing Geographical Restrictions: Due to the way VPN works, it helps access region-restricted content and torrent sites.
For step by step guide to downloading torrent movies on a Mac follow the following steps.
Choose a Torrent Client: Choose and download a torrent client of your choice, uTorrent, BitTorrent, Transmission, qBittorrent, and so on. In this case, you’re going to have to install the selected client on your Mac.
Find a Torrent Site: For that purpose, ensure you visit a trusted torrenting website such as The Pirate Bay, 1337x, or RARBG. To download the movie of your choice you need to use the search bar.
Download the Torrent File: On the movie’s page, click the title or the magnet link to get the torrent file to your Mac.
Open the Torrent Client: Open your torrent client on your MAC.
Add the Torrent File: In your chosen client, go to the top toolbar of your client and choose the option that captures ‘add new torrent’ or ‘open the file’ of the torrent you have downloaded.
Select Download Location: Set the location on your Mac where the movie shall be saved.
Start the Download: After you have clicked the ‘Open containing folder’ button, the torrent file will be added and the movie will start downloading. There is the ability to track the progress within the client of torrents.
Wait for Completion: In the same respect depending on the size of the movie and the caliber of your internet connectivity, the download should last for some time. Do not hurry and wait until the object is fully downloaded.
Playback the Movie: Once the download is complete you can locate the whole directory of the movie file on your Mac and play it with VLC, QuickTime player, and others.
Torrenting should be done carefully, only get torrents from trusted sources and practice good user anonymity by using a VPN. Also, avoid infringing copyright though there are sites where you can freely download movies.
Downloading Files using a Mac is quite fulfilling as it opens a wide array of series and movies to be downloaded. However, security and the legal framework of these activities should always be taken into consideration.
Mac users help avoid malicious files by adhering to the guidelines discussed in this guide and utilizing the VPN. Moreover, the examination of the mentioned Mac torrent sites can also help to discover much more diverse and quality torrents.