The act of modifying hardware, software, or anything else to perform a function not originally intended by the designer, or to achieve a bespoke specification or appearance.
Scope in gaming
In video games, modding most commonly refers to creating new or altered content and sharing it via the web. It can also describe hardware modifications such as overclocking a computer to raise the frequency at which the CPU operates.
Related activities
Case modding is a popular activity among computer enthusiasts, involving the customization of a computer case or the installation of water cooling technology. Outside computing, the term can connote engine tuning and remapping of a vehicle's engine control unit, as well as customization of coachwork.
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