> Even I, as a very technical person, could not evaluate if something is "hackable" without a huge amount of work, and not before I've purchased it. Teardowns,

> Even I, as a very technical person, could not evaluate if something is "hackable" without a huge amount of work, and not before I've purchased it. Teardowns, reviews etc… Of course, there is no silver bullet, but researching before buying really goes a long way. Whatever I buy smart, I always check if I can flash alternative firmware to it or if it can be used locally only - for example.