Hey everyone, I'm currently running Linux Mint and dual-booting from an external SSD. I'm also using Mullvad VPN with both a killswitch and lockdown mode that prevents internet access unless I'm connected to the VPN. I'm wondering, with this setup, is it safe for me to torrent?
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Yes, as long as you're using a VPN like Mullvad, you should be good to go for torrenting! Just make sure your VPN is active whenever you're downloading any files.
I use Mullvad too! While MAC spoofing is nice, it's not really needed since TCP-IP packets don't include your MAC address. The killswitch feature is helpful, but I recommend binding your torrent client to the VPN adapter. This way, if the VPN drops, torrenting will automatically stop. I had a bad experience with another VPN, and it was a nightmare for torrenting. Mullvad should be more reliable, but binding is always a safer bet.
Thanks for the advice! Is there anything else I can do to avoid any legal issues while torrenting?