One of the most popular methods of distributing files on the web is through the BitTorrent protocol, which allows you to download music, movies, software applications and other media with ease. BitTorrent uses a style of peer-to-peer P2P sharing, meaning that you obtain these files from other users like yourself. In fact, the way it typically works is that you download different parts of the same file from multiple computers at the same time. Although this may sound a bit confusing to a novice user, have no fear.
BitTorrent client software handles all of this coordination for you and in the end, you are left with a complete set of files on your hard drive. Torrent files, or torrents, contain information which instructs this software on how to obtain the particular file or files that you wish to download.
The seeding method used tends to speed things up since you're establishing multiple connections simultaneously. Downloading torrents on Chrome OS is similar in some ways to how it's done on mainstream operating systems, with some key exceptions.
The tough part for beginners is knowing which software is required and how to use it. The tutorial below walks you through the process of downloading torrents on a Chromebook.
This tutorial does not go into detail about where to find torrent files. For more information on locating torrents as well as the potential dangers found in torrenting, check out the following articles. In addition to these sites and search engines, there are also several torrent search apps and extensions available within the Chrome Web Store. The number of functional BitTorrent client apps and extensions available for Chrome OS is limited, so if you have past experience downloading torrents on other operating systems you may be disappointed in the lack of options and flexibility.
With that said, the following software will allow you to download the files that you desire when utilized correctly. Coded solely in JavaScript and designed with both low and high-end Chromebook hardware in mind, it lives up to the solid reputation established by its significant user base.
If you're hesitant to pay for the app sight unseen, there is a trial version available called JSTorrent Lite which is detailed later in this article. Follow these steps to begin using the JSTorrent app.
To make things even easier it's recommended that you also install the JSTorrent Helper extension, available for free in the Chrome Web Store. When installed, an option labeled Add to JSTorrent is added to your browser's context menu which allows you to initiate a download directly from any torrent or magnet link on a web page. The JSTorrent pop-out window should now be visible, overlaying your main browser interface.
A dialog will now be displayed detailing the levels of access JSTorrent will have on your Chromebook once installed, which includes the ability to write to files opened within the app as well as the rights to exchange data with devices on both your local network and the open web. Click on the Add app button if you accept these terms, or Cancel to halt the purchase and return to the previous page. At this point, you may be prompted to enter your credit or debit card information to complete your purchase.
If you have a current card already tied to your Google account, then this step may not be necessary. Once you've entered the requested information, click on the Buy button. The purchase and installation process should now begin automatically.
This should only take a minute or less but could be slightly longer on slower connections. Click on this button to continue.
The JSTorrent app interface should now be visible in the foreground. To get started, first click on the Settings button. At this point, you should be asked for the location where you'd like your torrent downloads to be saved. Select the Downloads folder and click on the Open button.
Click on the X in the upper right-hand corner to return to the main JSTorrent interface. The next step is to add the torrent file associated with the download that you wish to initiate. Once the field is populated, click on the Add button to begin your download. You can also select an already downloaded file with a. To do so, first ensure that the aforementioned edit field is blank and click on the Add button.
Next, select the desired torrent file and click on Open. Your download should start immediately, assuming that the torrent you selected is valid and that it is being seeded by at least one available user on the P2P network.
You can monitor the progress of each download via the Status , Down Speed , Complete , and Downloaded columns. Once a download is completed it will be placed in your Downloads folder and be available for use. You can also start or stop a download at any point by selecting it from the list and clicking on the appropriate button.
There are many other configurable settings available in JSTorrent, including the ability to raise or lower the number of active downloads as well as the option to tweak how many connections each torrent download utilizes.
Modifying these settings is only recommended for advanced users who are comfortable with BitTorrent client software. JSTorrent Lite features limited functionality and only allows 20 downloads before its free trial expires.
If you don't feel comfortable spending the money before giving JSTorrent a test drive, or if you only plan to download a limited number of torrents, then the trial version may be just what you need.
To upgrade to the full version of the app at any time, click on the shopping cart icon in the upper right-hand corner of the window and choose the Buy JSTorrent on the Chrome Web Store link. Also JavaScript-based, Bitford allows you to download torrents on your Chromebook. Unlike JSTorrent, this app can be installed free of charge.
Torrents have a bad reputation due to piracy, but they aren't illegal in themselves and have lots of legitimate uses, including downloading open source software and material that's in the public domain. It all depends on the content you're downloading. Provided the copyright holder has given permission for the file to be shared this way it's fine, but using torrents to download content you'd otherwise have to pay for is not legal. We strongly advise you get a great VPN for torrenting The only way to keep yourself safe and anonymous when torrenting is to use a VPN.
A VPN encrypts all your internet activity and passes it through a secure tunnel so that no one can see what you're reading or downloading - not even your ISP or the VPN service itself.
One click and you're protected. This also allows you to unblock sites like The Pirate Bay, or access foreign versions of Netflix. Some torrent clients offer every function imaginable. Others keep things as simple as possible. It boasts an integrated torrent search engine, media player, encryption, prioritisation of torrents and the files within those torrents, IP filtering and torrent creation, and it's the closest open source, junk-free equivalent to uTorrent. If you're looking for a cross-platform torrent client that covers the essentials without getting overly complicated, qBittorrent is great.
Read our full qBittorrent review. Vuze formerly Azureus claims to be the most powerful BitTorrent client on Earth. We're not sure how it ranks on other planets, but it's certainly a serious contender for that title. There are two flavours: the stripped-back Vuze Leap, and the fully fledged Vuze Plus. Both offer torrent download, media playback and support for magnet file links, but Vuze Plus adds integrated virus protection and the ability to preview media files. One of Vuze's key selling points is its interface, which slices through jargon and makes even the more advanced features accessible to new users.
Vuze also offers bandwidth limiting, IP filtering, and all the other features you'd expect from a robust torrent client.
Definitely one of the first options to consider. Read our full Vuze review. Deluge has been around forever, and it can be as simple or as powerful as you want it to be, making it one of the most versatile free torrent clients out there. That's because it's extendable via plug-ins, which effectively enable you to build your own personalised version of Deluge. Fancy something that resembles uTorrent without the unwanted software?
No problem. Want to add alphabetical downloading, move downloaded files to specific directories according to the file type, adjust speed according to network conditions, create pretty graphs, schedule everything, integrate with Chrome or Firefox, or batch-rename downloads? That's not a problem either. Read our full Deluge review. It's attracted some criticism over the years, however: it's ad-supported and many users argue that the most recent versions are a little too heavy on the advertising and bundled software front.
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