Stick to movies ( .mkv , .mp4 ) and music ( .mp3 , .flac ). Executable files ( .exe , .scr ) in game cracks are common vectors for ransomware. Always verify the uploader's skull icon and read user comments before downloading software.
No article about would be complete without addressing the elephant in the room: Is it legal? Download XXX Torrents - 1337x
The BitTorrent protocol is perfectly legal. Downloading Ubuntu Linux distributions or public domain movies via torrent is legitimate. The practical answer: 95% of the content on 1337x is copyrighted, and downloading it without paying is illegal in most jurisdictions. Stick to movies (