Play Classic Video GamesWe've shown you how to play SNES on your iPad, but there are tons of emulation options on all iOS devices when jailbroken. All of the cartridge-based Nintendo systems are covered, from NES to N64, and many allow you to play with a Bluetooth Wiimote as a controller.
iOS' user interface is one of the best, and that's partly what made it so popular. Nonetheless, it isn't perfect, and it's definitely not very customizable. If you jailbreak, you can download an app called WinterBoard from Cydia (Cydia is the great jailbreak package manager for iOS
Set Up a VNC Server
There are plenty of iTunes App Store apps that allow you to connect to VNC servers on your computers to control your computer from your iOS device,
Add Support for More Bluetooth Devices
Apple supports various Bluetooth devices, like keyboards and headsets, but if you want full Bluetooth support, you're going to need to jailbreak. There are several BTStack packages in Cydia you can download to add more functionality. For example, you'll be able to pair a mouse with your iOS device, transfer files over Bluetooth, and even add a third-party GPS device.
Accessing root
Accessing your device's filesystem is possible after jailbreaking your iOS device thanks to SSH. With some jailbreaking solutions, you'll find SSH already installed and enabled, with 'alpine' as your default password (which you'll want to change).
Change Settings Faster
SBSettings adds a small dropdown panel you can bring up at any time by swiping the top of your screen; it lets you quickly edit iOS settings without switching to the Settings app and digging through the menu.
. Get a Better Lock Screen
iOS' default lock screen is just a picture and the time, but it's really a useful place to keep various types of updates. If you want to get info quickly without having to unlock your device, there are many enhancements that'll give you a variety of
Tether for Free
If you've got an iPhone or 3G-enabled iPad, you can get around AT&T's restrictions and use the data connection you're already paying for with other devices at no additional cost. MyWi is a Cydia app that'll let you create a Wi-Fi hotspot out of your device's 3G connection
Use Your 3G Connection However You Want
Tethering isn't the only way to free your data connection from the bonds of AT&T's restrictions. If there's anything in iOS that's only designed to work with Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Sync
It's becoming increasingly more ridiculous that you need to sync your iOS device with a sync cable when Wi-Fi can get the job done just fine. Fortunately for jailbreakers, there's a great Cydia app called Wi-Fi Sync that renders your cable
via lifehacker.com
No comments:
Post a Comment