Ed. note: Ever go on a BitTorrent scavenger hunt but end up with bum files from a fake tracker? All-things-BitTorrent site TorrentFreak explains how to quickly determine the authenticity of a torrent tracker. More »
Last week The Pirate Bay confirmed it would shut down its tracker permanently, instead encouraging the use of DHT, PEX and magnet links. This move confounded many BitTorrent enthusiasts, who were confronted with confusing new terminology and technology. Time for some explaining. More »
