This week we got evil with Wi-Fi and password hacking, Hackintosh building, BitTorrent tweaking, and a whole lot more. Here's a look back at this week's best posts.
- Top 10 Uses for Wi-Fi (That Aren't Just Connecting to the Internet)
Having the ability to connect to the internet anywhere we go is undoubtedly awesome, but it isn't the only gift Wi-Fi technology has given us. Here are our 10 favorite uses for Wi-Fi that go beyond accessing the web. - How to Break Into a Windows PC (And Prevent it from Happening to You)
Whether you've forgotten your password or you have a more malicious intent, it's actually extremely easy to break into a Windows computer without knowing the password. Here's how to do it, and how to prevent others from doing the same to you. - How to Build a Hackintosh Mac and Install OS X in Eight Easy Steps
Building a Hackintosh from scratch—that is, installing Mac OS X on non-Mac hardware—has never been easier, and the final product has never performed better. Here's how it works. - How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network's WEP Password with BackTrack
You already know that if you want to lock down your Wi-Fi network, you should opt for WPA encryption because WEP is easy to crack. But did you know how easy? Take a look. - How to Boost Your BitTorrent Speed and Privacy
BitTorrent's been around for a whopping ten years, but it continues to evolve and remains one of the best file-sharing tools available. If you really want to make your downloads soar-and keep Big Brother out of your business-this guide's for you. - The Best "Evil" Apps for iPhone
Locked down for your "safety," your iPhone is designed to operate the way Apple intended. With recently relaxed app store policies and great strides within the jailbreaking community, however, you can add great functionality that Apple never wanted you to have. - How to Open an Airplane Lavatory Door from the Outside
Next time your kid locks him/herself in the airplane bathroom, or you just feel like being particularly creepy with a stranger, here's how you can easily unlock an airplane lavatory with nothing but your finger. - Never Sync Your iPhone with iTunes Again
iTunes can be useful, but it can also be a huge pain. If you've ever used it for sync you've likely experienced problems. Fortunately, with the help of a few apps, you don't ever have to sync with iTunes again. - The Best "Evil" Apps for Android
With a more wide-open app Market and some seriously dedicated hackers, there's all kinds of mischief you can get up to with an Android phone. Here's some of our favorite apps for skirting fees, defeating corporate branding, and other kinda-sorta "Evil" maneuvers. - Learn to Pick Locks for Fun and an Increased Understanding of Security
Learning to pick locks is a fun exercise in learning about locking mechanisms, honing a useful skill, and getting a better understanding of how locks work and protect—or fail to protect—you and your stuff.