Given its reputation, some ISPs and network managers block BitTorrent traffic altogether. It's a brilliant idea but its decentralized nature also makes it perfect for illegally sharing copyrighted content online, too. The whole system is designed to be decentralized, with no main server to choke under the burden of traffic. At its best, BitTorrent addresses the logjam created when too many people try to download large files from a single source at once-be they bootlegged tv shows, hot music tracks, DRM-free books, or terabytes of cat photos.īitTorrent turns a file's popularity into a benefit, instead of a bottleneck, by having each of the downloaders distribute pieces of the file to every other downloader. How to Set Up Two-Factor AuthenticationīitTorrent (the technology that allows one to "torrent") has an unsavory reputation, one that is both unfair and well deserved.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.
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