Don't know the combination to your lock securing all of your important gym socks? Maybe you just want to impress all of your friends by hacking a combo lock? Whatever the reason, this instructional hacking video will show you how to open a lock with a soda can shim the easy wa ...more
This is episode 3 of the series. You will learn how to hack a basic combination lock. Using some basic household items such as a can of soda, scissors and the lock. He demonstrates and takes you through 7 steps, such as cutting the top of the can off, cutting a rectangle size ...more
Yes. It works. But only if it's your lock. Otherwise it definitely does not work. In fact if you try this on that nerdy kid's locker and you'll definitely land in detention. Hack a lock with a soda can shim.
Here is a short instructional video describing the weakness of large Master brand locks. See how to crack a Master Lock #5 with a soda can shim. It is so easy to hack and crack open almost any type of lock if you know its weaknesses. The only tool you really need to open a loc ...more
Learn how to replicate the much-publicized iPhone lock-screen hack (before Apple patches it)! This hacker's how-to will teach you everything you need to know. For complete instructions, including a detailed, step-by-step overview, and to get started unlocking your friends iPho ...more
You'd like to treat your friend to a drink from the vending machine, but you only have enough cash for one soda. What do you do? Learn this new Coke vending machine hack! It only works on the newer style vending machines, which use a conveyer belt to deliver your drink to yo ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to pick a combination lock using a soda can. To begin, have your lock next to you and an empty soda can and scissors. When your lock won't open, cut the soda can in the middle so you have a small square. After this, cut off strips, then measure t ...more
You've seen plenty of videos about hacking Master Lock combinations. But what about those American Locks? They always seem to be forgotten, since Master Lock is the biggest combination lock producer out there. To get the American Lock combination hack, you needn't pull up on ...more
Hacking a bike lock is something that you may need to do sometime if you forget your combination or maybe just didn't bring the key for the lock with you. You should never hack a bike lock to steal anything and should know that this tutorial is for informational purposes only. ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to hack a can of Monster - or any large soda can - to stash a bottle. This is great if you are drinking a beer in public when you aren't allowed or if you'd just rather no one knew what kind of embarrassing beverage you are actually consuming. Follo ...more
Today, learn the basics of lock bumping. Lock bumping is a lock picking technique for opening a pin tumbler lock using a specially-crafted bump key. One bump key will work for all locks of the same type. This video tutorial will show you how to hack into locks with lock bumpi ...more
It used to be that you only had to worry about maids rummaging through your belongings in your locked hotel room. But now anyone with 50 bucks of hardware and some programming skills can hack their way in—as long as it's locked by keycard. At the Black Hat security conference ...more
This is a wonderfully simple method of kernel popping. Our pal Loup226 came up with this Coke can mod. It's a perfect anti-kitchen appliance. Pop corn anywhere there's flame: candle-top, campfire or car engine! Oh yeah. October is in fact Popcorn Popping Month... officially. ...more
Are you getting little jealous of all those Droid users out there? If so, check out this clip. In it, you will learn how to hack your jailbroken iPhone and install an Android style startup screen to take the place of your normal iPhone display. This will give your iPhone an up ...more
This musical instrument, coke can ocarina hack is fun & creative (but doesn't really make a nice sounding instrument). Follow these instructions to learn how to make your own coke can ocarina - who knows maybe you can mod this hack into a better sounding instrument. Good luck! ...more
In my last guide, I showed how you could crack the combination of any Master Lock combination padlock in 8 tries or less using my online calculator. Now, as promised, I'll be showing you how I devised the attack, which is based off the well-known technique that reduces the 64, ...more
Watch this video and learn to hack a padlock with a soda can. Make a lockpick for a padlock using just a soda can. A few cuts and folds and you'll be a full fledged thief or prankster. You can pull a pratical joke on any of your friends with the soda can hack after watching th ...more
It feels great to wrap up in a big, fluffy towel after a steamy shower, but it's frustrating when that towel isn't quite up to the job. Over time, towels lose their ability to hold water and dry as needed thanks to daily use and the biggest culprit—laundry detergent. Why Laun ...more
WonderHowTo is made up of niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. Thanks to all of our active moderators and ...more
Super Mario Brothers! No, wait... Super Meat Boy! Yep, that's right. Meat. As in "cube" steak. As in a square piece of beef with eyes and a shitty grin, who just happens to be in love with a band-aid. I have no idea why. And no matter how shocked you are to see your dinner on ...more
Have you ever found something in your suitcase that wasn't yours? Maybe it was, but you're almost certain it wasn't. Maybe a friend slipped something in your baggage before your departure flight? Maybe the TSA was playing a joke on you, since they have all the master keys for ...more
This video won't show you how to crack a safe but it will show you the next best thing: cracking a combination lock or master lock! We do recommend only trying this on a lock you have forgotten the combination to and not other unlawful purposes. Watch this video tutorial and l ...more
Just like the title says, learn how to crack a master lock. Not pick the lock (picking a master lock will not get you the combo). You don't need any special tools to crack this master lock- all you need is the right technique. Crack master locks for fun only - don't use this f ...more
Many have tried to prove (or disprove) that tennis ball lock picking really works, but it still seems up for debate. Mythbusters have supposedly debunked this technique (watch the video). Someone over at the Auto Blog also has tested this car lock method with failed results (w ...more
A cool prank to play on a friend lies in your fridge... a soda can. Get out your Coke or Pepsi can, or any other soda can, and open it up. Now, wouldn't it be cool if you could close it again, without raising suspicion? This con video will teach you how you can reseal an open ...more
Ever wanted to learn how to pick a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there... lock picking. Just watch this video tutorial to see how to pick a Brink's high security lock. In order to hack the Brinks max security ...more
To pick locks, one must either have an expensive lock-picking set or be skilled with whatever they have available to them. Bobby pins, soda cans, and even butter knives can get the job done, but each needs to be reworked into something more appropriate for the lock in question ...more
There are a lot of different kinds of locks, and you need different easily accessible household material to pick different kinds. This video focuses on teaching you to pick a padlock, familiar to any who have ever had a locker, with a soda can, something you probably have too ...more
Make your very own hydrogen (and oxygen) generator with a 9V battery, copper wire, and baking soda (or salt). Why? Who knows. Make sure to check your connections. For more information on this hack, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on assembling your own HHO genera ...more
Want to make a phone call on an iPhone 4 running Apple's iOS 4.1, but don't know its passcode? Not a problem. In this clip, we learn a simple trick that will allow you to bypass the lock screen entirely and permit you to view the phone's contact list and place phone calls to a ...more
Do you ever lose your house keys? Well here is one extreme way of dealing with the problem, create your own lock pick! To create your own lock pick, you will need your own dremel, an electric grinder, and some hack saws. Follow along with this instructional how-to video to lea ...more
Looking to impress your gullible friends and win a bar bet? Check out this tutorial if you are! In this video, you will learn how to "hack" a soda can so that it balances on its edge. This trick is sure to amaze your mates and get you tons of free drinks or a couple extra buc ...more
Learn how to con a vending Pepsi machine and access a secret (but benign) debug menu with this hack how-to video. While this hack won't get you any free soda, you might, at the very least, impress your friends with it. For complete instructions for this simple, pushbutton hack ...more
Watch as Luci Lock demonstrates how to make a raw green tea soda. Its much healthier than the store bought kind and a lot less expensive.
Luci Lock demonstrates a healthy and delicious twist on a classic drink. This raw Italian cream soda is made from scratch and is perfect for mixed or protein types.
This hacking how-to video focuses on the art of lock picking in less than half a minute. It will teach you the mechanics of cylindrical lock so that you will be able to take advantage of the lock's poor design without any lockpick skills. Follow along with this hack tutorial t ...more
WonderHowTo is made up of niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. More amazing community contributions this w ...more
This video tutorial is for educational purposes only. See how to pick a normal lock with a tension allen wrench and a small screwdriver. "Lock picking is the act of unlocking a lock by analyzing and manipulating the components of the lock device, without the original key. Alt ...more
Here's a fun hack! In this clip, we learn of a bug that will permit you to circumvent the passcode lock screen on any iOS 4.1 iPhone 4. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this exploit yourself, watch this video guide.
Ever wanted to learn how to pick a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there... lock picking. Just watch this video tutorial to see how to bypass security wafers when lock picking. Security wafers on locks prevent ...more
Get more money on RCK than you ever could imagine… get higher levels than you ever though possible… hack your way into success on Roller Coaster Kingdom. You just need WPE Pro. Download WPE Pro now. Roller Coaster Kingdom is a Facebook game that allows you to erect the best t ...more
One day, you may find yourself in an emergency situation where you need to undo the chain lock of your home's front door, or somebody else's front door. Maybe someone forgot the unlock it when exiting the back door. Maybe you're grandfather is having a heart attack. Maybe your ...more
Home chemistry is great, but what happens when you forget to label your chemicals? How do you know if you turned a clear glass of ammonia into a clear glass of unobtainium? Chemists have a tool for just that. Litmus paper are small bits of filter paper saturated with a reacti ...more
With the recent news that New York County's District Attorney's office is trying to get into over 400 locked iPhones for use in criminal investigations, you can see why it's important to keep other people away from your personal data. The fact that it can and will be used agai ...more
Let's say you forgot the code to your Master Lock combination padlock. What can you do besides buy another one? Well, there's a surprising abundance of ways to open a combination lock other than with just the combination, some of which will even let you reset the code. Of cour ...more
A new hack has reopened an 8-year-old iPhone security loophole that Apple thought it had fixed back with iPhone OS 2.2. This is not one of those times when a theoretical attack gets identified and blocked quickly by Apple. On the contrary, it's a hack that actually exists righ ...more
Ramen has always been a go-to meal for frugal foodies, college students, and anyone else who loves a soothing, cheap, and easy meal. And while instant ramen is delicious (and can easily be improved), making a simple homemade ramen is even better, and nearly as easy. Most peop ...more
The latest film addition in the American-produced Millennium series, The Girl in the Spider's Web, was just released on Blu-ray a few days ago. As you could expect, the movie has many hacking scenes throughout, just like the previous English and Swedish language movies centere ...more
Need to add more space in your small closet? For a simple organizational hack, simply connect two clothes hangers with a metal soda tab so that you can hang two articles of clothing on a closet rod slot instead of just one. On the flip side of the coin, if you don't have spac ...more
Security researcher Samy Kamkar, best known for his MySpace Worm, and most recently for his online calculator that can help you crack any Master Lock combination, is at it again. This time he's figured out how to break into security doors that have a motion-sensing egress syst ...more
Are you a messy burger eater? Ants and fruit flies invading your home? Hate drinking warm drinks? Find out the quick and easy DIY solutions to these problems with these 10 amazing tips and tricks for the summer. Video: . I had seen pictures of some of these useful ideas on the ...more
If you keep sensitive data on your phone, you've surely considered a "lockout" app before. There are many such apps that can add an extra layer of security to other apps within Android. For instance, you can require a PIN or password before anyone is able to launch a particula ...more
In this project, I'll show you how to make an itty-bitty outdoor BBQ from leftover beer or soda cans. It's the perfect summertime hack if you don't have a grill and are cooking for a small group of people—one bratwurst at a time. You can grab the wire grill template here. Vide ...more
Smartphone users often wish for a privacy, where no one is able to poke his/her nose in their personal stuff. Unfortunately, none of the smartphones have been able to guard their privacy in this fashion. Smartphones usually come up with none or almost negligible built-in secur ...more
Tender is the name of the game when it comes to cooking damn delicious meat, but achieving that succulent texture isn't always easy. Thanks to the folks over at Cook's Illustrated, though, we now know there's a simple, foolproof trick to take when tackling meat tenderness... ...more
You can easily lock any folder on your Windows computer with a simple Notepad hack. By creating a batch file, you can hide a folder and require a password be entered before it becomes visible and accessible. This is a great tool for locking sensitive information, like pictures ...more
A human rights activist from the United Arab Emirates recently stumbled upon three gaping security loopholes in iOS that work by enticing you to tap a link sent to your iPhone. Ahmed Mansoor received a text message from an unknown number roughly two weeks ago, but instead of f ...more
A flat soda tastes awful. It's almost as bad as drinking a room temperature milkshake. Of course, you can always opt to buy single-serving cans or 20 ounce bottles, but that's always going to be more expensive than 2-liters. The problem with 2-liter bottles of coke is that th ...more
Back in 2010, iOS developer Daniel Amitay developed a camera security app for iPhones that used an unlock screen almost identical to that of the iPhone. The app was removed in mid-2011 (though, it eventually reappeared in early-2013, still available in the iOS App Store today ...more
The drinking straw isn't just there to help you make annoying noises when you get to the bottom of your soda. That little tube of plastic is extremely versatile and can make your life a lot easier with a little know-how. Curious? Read on to find out more. Bendy or straight, th ...more
Home Screen Customization:
How to Hide and Show Specific Home Screen Pages on Your iPhone
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Apple's Upcoming Repair Mode for iOS Makes Prepping Your iPhone to Be Fixed Easier and More Secure
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Make Your iPhone Do All Your Talking for You on Calls and in Person
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Add Website Shortcuts to Your iPhone's Home Screen for Fast Access to Web Apps and Bookmarks
News:
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The Messaging Trick You Never Knew You Needed
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Customize and Use Control Center on Your iPhone for Quick Access to Your Most-Used Apps, Features, and Settings
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11 Features Coming to Apple News on Your iPhone with iOS 17.5 — Including Some Big Ones!
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Apple's Integrating Game Center Leaderboards into News+ Puzzles with iOS 17.5
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Apple Has a Killer New Word Game Puzzle Called Quartiles Hiding on iOS 17.5
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Identify Any Song Playing on Instagram, TikTok, and Other Apps on Your iPhone Using Shazam
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Apple News Gives You More Options for Automatic Downloads on iOS 17.5
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29 New Features and Changes Coming to Your iPhone with iOS 17.5
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Download and Install iOS 17.5 Beta on Your iPhone — And Try New Features Before Everyone Else
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Download and Install iPadOS 17.5 Beta on Your iPhone to Explore New Features Before Everyone Else
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Update Your iPhone's Lock Screen with an Attention-Grabbing Note, Reminder, Warning, or Other Custom Message
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Your iCloud Email Lets You Create Aliases to Protect Your Primary Email Address and Organize Your Inbox
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Use Your iPhone's Built-in Image Analyzer to Reveal the Hidden Meaning Behind Symbols, Signs, and More
Text Replacements:
The Secret Weapon to Typing More with Less on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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Focus Profiles Will Change How You Use Your iPhone — Here's How to Set Them Up for Distraction-Free Experiences
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See Passwords for Wi-Fi Networks You've Connected Your Android Device To
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Use FaceTime's Secret Hand Gestures and Reaction Buttons to Add Animated On-Screen Effects to Your Video Feed
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Create an Admin User Account Using CMD Prompt (Windows)
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Create Rainbow Tables for Hashing Algorithms Like MD5, SHA1 & NTLM
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Keep Your Night Vision Sharp with the iPhone's Hidden Red Screen
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The Trick That Lets You Link to Specific Start Times in YouTube Videos Right from Your Phone
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Add Website Shortcuts to Your iPhone's Home Screen for Fast Access to Web Apps and Bookmarks
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If 'Messages' Consumes Too Much iPhone or iCloud Storage, Don't Delete Your Conversations Just Yet
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Sensitive Info You Black Out in Images Can Be Revealed with a Few Quick Edits on Your iPhone
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Dox Anyone
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Make Spoofed Calls Using Any Phone Number You Want Right from Your Smartphone
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Dial These Secret Codes to See if Someone Is Hijacking Calls & Texts on Your iPhone
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16 Harry Potter Spells for Siri That Turn Your iPhone into a Magical Elder Wand
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Exploit WebDAV on a Server & Get a Shell
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CC in a Physical Business Letter
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The Best Investigatory Projects in Science: 16 Fun & Easy Ideas to Kickstart Your Project
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Create and Use Collaborative Playlists on Apple Music with Your Friends (Works on iPhone, Android, and More)
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Tired of Flat Soda? Use This Trick to Keep Two-Liter Bottles of Soda Fizzy Longer
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Group Texts Split into Separate Conversations on Your iPhone? Here's the Fix
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Turn Your Galaxy S20 into a Google Pixel in 11 Steps
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Disarm a Manipulative Sociopath
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Find Vulnerable Webcams Across the Globe Using Shodan
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Check if Your Wireless Network Adapter Supports Monitor Mode & Packet Injection
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Your iPad Has a Hidden Built-in Calculator You're Not Using — Here's How to Unlock It
How to Hack Wi-Fi:
Stealing Wi-Fi Passwords with an Evil Twin Attack
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Phish for Social Media & Other Account Passwords with BlackEye
Gaslighting 101:
How to Turn People's Own Thoughts Against Them
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The Simple Way to Stop Your iPhone from Sending Unwanted Audio Messages
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19 Harry Potter Spells Your Android Phone Can Cast Using Google Assistant
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DNS Spoofing
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Hack Coin-Operated Laudromat Machines for Free Wash & Dry Cycles
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The Messaging Trick You Never Knew You Needed
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Use MDK3 for Advanced Wi-Fi Jamming
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Download & Watch the Original Star Wars Trilogy Unaltered
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Manually Switch to a Different LTE Band on Any Samsung Galaxy Phone
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Make Any YouTube Link Open in the YouTube Music App
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The Best Settings to Use for Pro Mode in Your Galaxy S20's Camera App
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Resize Widgets on Your iPhone's Home Screen in iOS 14
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Phish Social Media Sites with SocialFish
