Use an adblocker like uBlock Origin before visiting any of the linked sites.
Try to avoid the pirate bay for software, it is filled to the brim with malware torrents. Skulled users are not trustworthy either.
[torrents] rutracker.org [.org, .net, .nl] - Considered to be the most complete public tracker and is well-seeded. Amazing tracker for software of all types (ie. your favorite graphics/music/video software).
[torrents] rarbg.to - Allows no user uploads. Everything is automated to auto post scene releases and p2p content from general/0-day private trackers. It's one of the safest public trackers for software and games.
[DDL] /s/sjain_guides - Guides and discussion. Their wiki contains an expanded list of resources.
[DDL] sanet.ws - Windows software cracks. Don't use the usenet button, it's just an ad.
[DDL] diakov.net - Repacks/Pre-cracked software downloads. Hosted on premium hosts.
[DDL] forum.ru-board.com > Underground - "Underground" subforum at ru-board
[DDL] forum.dirtywarez.com - Popular Warez forum with request subsections.
[DDL] warez-bb.org - This one is especially good for PC software. The site is down most of the time though, sadly. Has the highest number of cracked software than any other resource. For larger torrents though, it is recommended to use MOCH (multi one-click hosters) like real-debrid, or you can try the torrents first while keeping the DDL alternatives as a last resort.
[Mac] MacBB.org - Mac apps bulletin board
[Mac] macserialjunkie.com/forum (aka MSJ) - Mac apps bulletin board
[Mac] macappdownload.com (aka Macbed/Appked)
[Mac] nxmac.com - Popular DDL site for mac apps and games
[DDL] forums.mydigitallife.net - Software release board
[DDL] aiowares.com - Software release board
[DDL] nsaneforums.com - Software release board
[DDL] /s/sjain_guides - Guides and discussion. Their wiki contains an expanded list of resources.
[torrents] monkrus.ws - Repacks/Pre-cracked. Site for popular graphics/video software.
[torrents] vstorrent.org - Video software and plugins.
[torrents/private] audionews.org - Audio software and plugins, as well as tutorials. Registration opens on the 2nd of every month (Midnight / Moscow time).
[torrents/private] theaudioscene.net - Audio software and plugins. Registration is available in exchange for a small donation.
[torrents/private] cgpeers.com - Graphics software/plugins downloads and discussion - 3D/Visual Effects/Computer Graphics/Design/Computer Assisted Art. Registration opens on the 1st and 15th of every month.. User cap reached, tracker is completely closed, invites are disabled.
[DDL/private] cgpersia.com - Graphics software and plugins.
[DDL] flsaudio.com - Audio software and plugins.
[DDL] audioz.download - Audio software and plugins.
[DDL] forum.gfxdomain.net - Graphics software and plugins, as well as tutorials.
[DDL] gfx-hub.net - Graphics software and plugins.
freedownloadae.com - Fonts, graphics, video plugins, sound effects. Full list.
[DDL] tb.rg-adguard.net/index.php - Web interface for Microsoft's techbench site. Windows 8.1+ / Office 2013+
[DDL] tb.rg-adguard.net/products.html - Latest Microsoft Products Dump (latest releases)
[DDL] Microsoft Media Creation Tool - Microsoft's tool to create Windows 10 installation media from a USB drive
[DDL] the-eye.eu/public/MSDN - The eye - 2.7 TB back up of MSDN dump. Has a lot of hard to find ISOs, Windows 7, etc.
[Mac] BrokenStones - Considered to be the best private tracker for Mac apps
[Mac] InMac - A very good Mac app tracker
TorrentLeech - One of the largest general private trackers
alpharatio.cc - A general private tracker focused on scene releases. Inferior in content compared to other general trackers like IPT, TL, FL etc but has a very strong request section. Great for requests for which personalised trackers don't exist or aren't good enough. Can be joined through MAM and RED during AR's global invites period, keep an eye out
Filelist - One of the largest general private trackers. Romanian tracker, but media content will typically include dual language audio (English and Romanian).
IPTorrents - The largest general private tracker