Normally, office supplies and food don’t mix, but you can use a paper shredder to make fresh pasta in your very own home (…or office). In other words, you don’t have to buy a bulky and expensive piece of equipment to make fresh pasta. If you already have a paper shredder, you can simply feed pasta dough through it for perfect tagliatelle noodle strips that will taste far better than anything you can buy at the store. Step 1: Clean Your Machine

Before getting started, your paper shredder needs to be thoroughly prepped. Make sure to wash out any oil and old paper bits from the machine before… more

Welcome back, my fledgling hackers!

In an earlier tutorial, I introduced you to probably the most popular scripting language for hackers, Python. To become a professional hacker, you need to have some scripting skills and Python is a good choice if you want to master just one. In this latest guide, I will expand your background in Python and offer you a tidbit of Python code to whet your appetite for all of the hacking to come.

Please understand that learning any programming language takes time and much hard work. Be patient with yourself and attempt to master each small module I provide you… more

Using shortcuts to control the playback of your music on your computer makes life just a little bit easier. Instead of needing to open up an app, we’ve shown you how to use keyboard shortcuts, a Notification Center widget, and even Siri to control music on your Mac. Now we’re going to show you how to use your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch as a remote control.

Apple’s own Remote app will let you control iTunes on your computer, but there’s two fatal flaws to it. First, you can’t control the music from your Control Center—the app actually has to be open. Second, you can only control iTunes music… more

If you’ve ever flashed a custom ROM on any of your devices, one of your main motivations for doing so was likely the set of neat tweaks and extra options that come with something like CyanogenMod. Another deciding factor was probably the fact that most custom ROMs offer a much cleaner interface than manufacturer skins.

But with a Nexus, the pure Android stock ROM that comes preinstalled on the device is one of the main draws. No carrier bloatware or TouchWiz nonsense to worry about, so the allure of flashing a custom ROM is at least slightly diminished.

Even still, there are some nifty… more

If you’ve ever flashed a custom ROM on any of your devices, one of your main motivations for doing so was likely the set of neat tweaks and extra options that come with something like CyanogenMod. Another deciding factor was probably the fact that most custom ROMs offer a much cleaner interface than manufacturer skins.

But with a Nexus, the pure Android stock ROM that comes preinstalled on the device is one of the main draws. No carrier bloatware or TouchWiz nonsense to worry about, so the allure of flashing a custom ROM is at least slightly diminished.

Even still, there are some nifty… more

Potatoes are one of cheapest, most nutritious whole foods that you can make and eat. Is it any wonder you can find budget-friendly, low-fat potatoes in every cuisine in the world?

I love simple baked potatoes, but it’s always good to change it up. Here are some of my favorite ingenious ways to dress up and enjoy the humble potato.

#1. Hasselback Potatoes

If you’ve never had Hasselback potatoes before, then you have been missing out. They combine the crispiness and flavor of sautéed or fried potatoes with the creamy softness of baked potatoes. Thank the Swedes for this amazing idea… more

Mikoto, from Karen Tsai (aka angelxwind), is a free jailbreak tweak unlike any other. With Mikoto, you can customize features in your favorite iOS apps to an extent that you would’ve never thought possible.

Not only is the tweak elegantly designed, but it also has more settings and features than you can think of. With Mikoto, you can do such things as disable the lock screen camera icon, enable background playback in YouTube, add contact icons to the Messages app, and so much more.

If you’ve ever debated about whether to jailbreak your iOS 8 device or not, Mikoto should put you over the top… more

YouTube and the National Football League have announced a partnership that should greatly improve the online experience for gridiron fans. In a posting on their official blog, YouTube outlines a deal that will bring NFL video clips to their immensely popular site while bumping official NFL pages up to the top of relevant Google search results.

As Google owns YouTube, they were able to make a deal that was quite palatable to the NFL. In exchange for the league bringing pro football content like GameDay highlight clips and expert analysis to YouTube, Google has agreed to move official NFL… more

Apple is offering free full episodes of popular TV shows and free songs from artists with its most recent update to the iTunes Store. In the Music section, “Free on iTunes” seems to have replaced “Single of the Week,” which used to give lesser-known independent artists a chance to give their music away in hopes that it would increase their popularity.

Nevertheless, the new “Free on iTunes” section provides a decent selection of free music and episodes from TV shows to choose from, including FOX’s new show Backstrom, SyFy’s 12 Monkeys, and music from Purity Ring.

Simply open iTunes on your… more

Many newbie hackers, new to both hacking and Null Byte, have written me in recent weeks asking where and how they should begin their hacking studies here. I’d like to dedicate this tutorial on how to use Null Byte to systematically study hacking, so that you too can “Hack Like a Pro.”

Getting Started

Probably first and foremost, you must install Kali Linux, a Linux distribution designed specifically for hacking. It has hundreds of hacking tools. You can install Kali either as a dual boot system (you can choose to boot into Windows or Kali) or as a Virtual Machine. See how to install Kali on… more