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How To Torrent Software Safely (For Dummies) (andscape.notion.site)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I wrote this post for a friend, I'm sharing it here for anybody it might help. I got asked multiple times how I download cracked music software so I figured it'd be easier to write it down once. It's meant for people with very low technical skills who just want to start torrenting software without major risks, and it includes a bunch of safety tips that are already known in this community.

If you have feedback, let me know and I'll update the post.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (12 children)

Would you like to offer alternative suggestions to the vpn selection?

FWIW: I have a paid torguard and poaching my works license for NordLayer.

Both have their pros and cons. They’re generally good with anonymity and security and speeds.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (10 children)

I can confirm PIA fully works as long as you're connected to one of the endpoints that supports port forwarding, and it works over wireguard which I prefer. My torrent client runs in a docker container that runs all traffic through it.

Whether or not you trust their claim of not saving any logs (especially after getting bought out a few years ago) is up to you, but there hasn't been any evidence to suggest they are, and they've had reputable audits to suggest they don't.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (9 children)

Does PIA have a free plan that works? Since the only free option was immediately debunked in these comments.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I mean, PIA is like 40 bucks for an entire year. You're not gonna find any prominent streaming service, pro-grade subscription software, or pro-grade software license that's as cheap as that.

If the goal is to access all desired software and media safely while paying as little as possible, it's a great choice.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Windscribe at $3 per month is slightly cheaper and less dodgy than PIA. I left PIA for Mullvad when Kape bought them. They're very questionable based on my (then) research.

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