Yes, yes, these days the Wii isn't as useful as we'd hoped. As useful as it could be. Unless, that is, you're running the Homebrew channel. Here's how you install it.

Select the Homebrew Features and Twilight Hack Now you need to select the packages you want to install on your SD card (and, eventually, your Wii).

Things are a little bit more complicated for the Wii, but they have a detailed, step-by-step process to help Nintendo DS and Wii users re-activate the online modes for the games.