

Its transmission rate is fasters and you can efficiently download files from the Internet. And large files like movies, TV shows, and books can be shared. That is, BitTorrent allows you to distribute files over the Internet in a decentralized manner. Unlike like FTP (file transfer protocol) and HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol), BitTorrent is a distributed transfer protocol.

That’s because the new version of Transmission runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs.Īpps that run natively on Apple Silicon can take full advantage of the M1 and M2 family of chips. But as noted by MacMagazine, this update is even bigger for macOS users. More specifically, the app’s release notes say that Transmission 4 uses 50% less CPU and 70% less memory than Transmission 3.

As a result, Transmission 4 use less hardware resources such as RAM and CPU. Under the hood, the app’s codes have been completely modernized, as it is now based on C++ instead of C90. Although the interface still looks quite familiar, it has been tweaked with a more modern look. However, the update is now available to all users. Version 4.0 of the app had been in beta testing since last year. These include a refreshed design and native support for Apple Silicon Macs. This week, Transmission 4 was finally released to the public, and it comes with some major improvements. Transmission is one of the most popular multi-platform BitTorrent apps.
