This month we broke into Windows PCs, turned a 4G iPod touch into an iPhone, built an easy, eight-step Hackintosh, and much more. Here's a quick look back.

• 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.
• 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 Turn Your iPod touch into an iPhone: 4G Edition
  The latest iPhone and iPod touch are nearly identical devices, ignoring the pesky reality that the latter isn't a phone. We can fix that. Here's how to turn your iPod touch into a viable (and cheaper) iPhone alternative out of the box.
• 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.
• What "Free Public WiFi" Is and Why You Should Avoid It
  Hang out in airports, coffee shops, or other laptop-friendly spots for a while, and you'll find "Free Public WiFi." It never gets you through to the actual web, because it's actually a weird Windows XP quirk-one you shouldn't connect to.
• 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.
• Lessons I Learned When My Laptop Was Stolen
  A month ago, developer Nikhil Kodilkar's laptop was stolen. He had a few security measures in place, but he also learned a lot from the experience. Here are a few of his more important takeaways.
• Ditching Cable for the Web: How Much Can You Save Buying, Renting, or Streaming TV
  Ever wonder if, for just your favorite shows, it might be smarter to get an iTunes or Amazon season pass? Pondering which shows you'd have to give up if you canceled cable? We compiled a big chart of answers for you.
• Top 10 Fast Food Recipes You Can Make at Home
  You can complain about it all you want, but it's a fact: some fast food is delicious. It gets a whole lot better with fresher, tastier ingredients. Here's our top ten favorite fast food recipes that you can make at home.