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Can a Jailbroken PS4 or PS5 Be Hacked?

Jailbreaking a PlayStation may be tempting, but it usually does more harm than good.

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What Are ChatGPT Jailbreaks? Should You Use Them?

ChatGPT jailbreaks let you unlock the chatbot's limitations. But what exactly are they? And are they good or bad?

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Have You Ever Rooted or Jailbroken a Smartphone? [Poll]

Rooting or jailbreaking a smartphone can be a risky move. Have you ever done it? Let us know!

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How to Use Different iPhone Wallpapers for Light and Dark Mode

Did you know your iPhone can switch to a different wallpaper for Light and Dark Mode? Here are all the ways to do it.

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Is It Legal to Jailbreak Your PS4 or PS5?

Tinkering with the hardware you own is completely legal, right?

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PS5 Jailbreak Moves a Step Closer After PlayStation Hackers Reveal New Exploits

Two new PS5 exploits have opened the path to PlayStation 5 jailbreaking. Could a cracked PS5 be closer than we think?

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Is Jailbreaking a Device Illegal?

Jailbreaking your smartphone or games console might seem tempting, but what are the risks of cracking your device?

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What Is Cydia on My iPhone and What Does It Mean for My Security?

Bought a second-hand iPhone and found the Cydia app on there? Here's what Cydia is and what that means for you.

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Your Jailbroken iPhone Is a Threat to Your Company, Says Microsoft

An update to Windows Defender for Endpoint will mark them as "High" severity and block them from the network.

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iPhone Jailbreaking, Explained: The Pros and Cons of Voiding Your Warranty

Jailbreaking unlocks a world of hidden features on your iPhone, but is it worth the risks?

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The 21 Best iOS 14 Jailbreak Tweaks You Should Try

If you have a jailbroken iPhone, use these awesome tweaks to unlock the full power of your device.

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How to Jailbreak Your iPhone for Free (iOS 11—iOS 14)

Still interested in jailbreaking your iPhone? Here's a full guide to the process using macOS, Windows, or Linux.

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Video Shows Jailbroken iPhone 7 Booting Ubuntu to Gnome Desktop

One user has managed to make the popular Linux distribution boot up in GUI mode on their jailbroken iPhone 7.

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Cydia Sues Apple Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Behavior

The makers of the original iPhone app store, which required you to jailbreak your device, aren't too happy with Apple.

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How to Jailbreak a Fire Stick

In this article, we show you how to jailbreak a Fire Stick in order to unlock the full potential of the Amazon device.

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The Dangers of iPhone Spyware

Spying on an iPhone? Reckon spyware is installed on your iPhone? Here's what you need to know about spyware and jailbreak.

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How to Jailbreak Your iPhone or iPad (iOS 10.2)

Even though you probably shouldn't jailbreak your iPhone, many of you are going to do it anyway, so here's how.

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How to Remote Control Your iPhone From Your Computer

Want to remotely control your iPhone from a computer? We'll show you how.

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The Challenges of Installing a Tablet ROM: Why Is It So Hard?

Changing the operating system on your PC is almost as easy as inserting a bootable USB and hitting install. But what about your tablet? It isn't the same -- or as easy.

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Should You Still Jailbreak Your iPhone?

It used to be that if you wanted advanced functionality on your iPhone, you'd jailbreak it. But is it really worth it at this stage in the game?

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