Maelstrom

When it comes to choosing the most suitable browser for everyday use, everyone has their custom set of well-defined criteria.

If you are among those who value applications that value efficiency and functionality over eye candy elements, then Maelstrom might be right for you.

It needs to be emphasized right from the get-go that Maelstrom relies on Chromium engine, meaning that it comes with a familiar user interface.

Otherwise put, you do not have to spend any time getting used to its GUI since its tabs, search box, Omnibox and even settings are just like you have seen them in all Chromium-based apps.

The most special function of Maelstrom is its support for magnet links, and this translates into downloading torrent files without using a dedicated app.

You can browse the web like you always do, with the major difference that when you stumble upon a webpage with magnet links, you no longer need to copy and paste them into your client.

Instead, you can simply click the said link and preview the contents, then wait until Maelstrom automatically downloads the selected torrents to the chosen folder.

Maelstrom allows you to benefit from BitTorrent protocols not only for downloading torrent links, but also for sharing local torrents with other users. This way, you can host a local website, pack it into a torrent, and then distribute it to your friends and family so they can access it with ease.

Even if it is a work in progress, Maelstrom is an innovative software solution that aims to change the way Internet content gets shared. In other words, you are no longer restricted to accessing only ‘http(s)’ websites or to opening magnet links only using specialized applications.