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## What is "homebrew"?
[**Homebrew**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrew_(video_games)) refers to unofficial software including games, utilities, emulators and others.
Running homebrew on your Nintendo Wii is free using various exploits.
## What can I do with homebrew?
Here's a list of things you can do with it. While these aren't all the things you can do with homebrew, it should give you a starting point for things you can do. Our guide will help you easily get started.
- Patch game disc contents (allowing you to load game modifications) using [Riivolution](http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Riivolution).
- Install themes to your Wii Menu using [MyMenuify](themes).
- Install a USB Loader like [WiiFlow Lite](https://gbatemp.net/threads/wiiflow-lite.422685/) or [USB Loader GX](usbloadergx) to launch all your favorite titles from a USB storage device and more.
- Back up your discs with [CleanRip](/dump-games) and installed games and titles with [YABDM](dump-wads)