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Wiimote hack improves real-life tennis game

Mans Shapshak, an avid tennis player as well as a gear hacker, has come up with a novel way to combine fake tennis with real tennis to improve his real-world game using a hacked Wiimote.

Hack the iPod Touch

When Apple gave birth to the iPod Touch, it should have been the killer fusion of MP3 player and PDA. It wasn't. Fear not though, the guys and gals of the Internet have unlocked the Touch's full potential -- we show you how.

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Reviews

  • Genji: Days of the Blade

    While this action adventure game flexes a bit of the PlayStation 3's graphical muscle with its mythical Japanese scenery, its rather shallow, derivative gameplay makes it difficult to recommend.

  • McAfee Wireless Protection

    McAfee Wireless Protection makes more sense as part of the McAfee Total Protection suite than as a stand-alone application.

  • Linksys WRT54GC Compact Wireless-G Router

    Routers still aren't getting any prettier, but the Linksys Compact Wireless-G WRT54GC Router at least scores points for being small and unobtrusive.

  • Netgear WG302 ProSafe 802.11g

    The WG302 offers dual antennas, hardy WEP and WPA security, bridge/repeater capabilities, and -- best of all -- it helps Wi-Fi transmissions remain strong by sidestepping rival signals.

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  • Hackers release iPhone 2.0 jailbreak

    A little more than a week after the release of Apple's iPhone 3G, an unofficial development team has announced the release of software that "jailbreaks" the new device, allowing unauthorised third-party applications to be loaded.

  • Greedy Apple users will trust anyone

    A "jailbreak" Web site created earlier this week is already attracting hordes of iPhone and iPod Touch users who want to free their devices from the digital shackles attached by Jobs and co. But is it safe?

  • iPhone prepares for new life as a PC

    Starting from February, you'll finally be able to call the iPhone a mobile computer.

  • Government 'Big Mother' monitors kids Web usage

    A new government program protecting kids from Internet nasties is not Big Brother but more like Big Mother, Olympic swimmer Kieren Perkins said.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Ten mistakes to avoid when buying Wi-Fi

    Before you hand over your hard-earned money on new wireless networking gear for your home, check out our list of tips that will help you avoid buyer's remorse.

  • How to secure your wireless network

    As convenient as wireless networks are to use, they can also be easy to hack if you don't have the proper security.

  • DIY: Start your VoIP DJ career

    Want to create your own streaming radio station? We show you how with this simple hack.

  • iTunes hacks

    We'll show you how to stream your iTunes library wirelessly throughout the house and create playlists without having to manually select each song.

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Downloads

  • A-Squared Anti-Malware

    Enhance your PC defenses with extra shield against malware.

  • Power Passwords

    Create and recreate 10 strong passwords from each key storing comments for passwords.

  • Startup Guard XP

    Provide protection from viruses and spyware to your system.

  • GoldTach Pro

    Protect your PC from hackers, Trojans, worms, block pop-up ads, and maintain your privacy.

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