Jun 27, 2009 22 pc pranks to make the office less boring. Be sure to keep the title the same though, this way he or she wont know its changed until they click on it. Desktop shortcuts are a great way of making the programs you use a lot more accessible, but today many pc users overuse their desktop space and have icons covering over half the screen, including the one for a picture of a dog they looked at six months. Now go to start settings control panel and double click on sounds and audio devices. In such a case, for windows 7, right click on desktop, click personalize and choose one of the aero themes to undo the high contrast theme. Dont worry, were not going to do anything dangerous here although we still wouldnt recommend trying any of these pranks on someone who. This prank fools your target into thinking that their computer is frozen.
Nothing is worse than thinking your computer is completely done for, and windows blue screen of death is the biggest symbol of that dread. Its one of those things thats interesting to know just not very useful. With april fools day upcoming, here are some relativelypainless jokes to pull on your macusing friends. This video will show you how to take advantage of all of that by writing a quick script that will cause a computers disc drive to open and close apparently of its own free will. Go to the tab sounds and look for the correct sound in the list that you want to change. For example, if you have a windows media player shortcut on your desktop, right click on the shortcut and select properties. Jul 29, 2017 in such a case, for windows 7, right click on desktop, click personalize and choose one of the aero themes to undo the high contrast theme.
Aug 06, 2017 a list of the best technology related pranks that are easy to do. This video will show you how to take advantage of all of that by writing a quick script that will cause a computer s disc drive to open and close apparently of its own free will. Confusing mouse while your victim is away from his or her computer, change the settings of the mouse. Jun 16, 2016 7 computer pranks that will drive your friends crazy. I have been planning to write a post about computer pranks for some time now. Popping the caps off a few keys and swapping them around is an easy way to mess with people. Learn everything you want about computer pranks with the wikihow computer pranks category. A mix of computer pranks, gags, funny software, funny images, humor postcards, media humor and other silly stuff. But it is my favorite prank for windows user and surprisingly very few people know about it.
Microsoft notepad has been included in every version of windows going back to windows 1. And i spent the last whole week trying to find out some crazy and awesome computer pranks. Turns on togglekeys which makes the computer beep every time you push a lock key such as caps lock. Use the autocorrect on your friends computer to change words like the to say stuff like, my or our. This isnt your average, runofthemill windows prank list, so pull up a chair.
Pranks are in the same league with cat videos, candy, and free stuff. Buy battery powered clocks from the dollar store, set them to go off in 5minute intervals and hide them in your homies room. Pranks you can play on your friends in microsoft windows. Im already aware of the phantom keystroker i have one, somewhere. Top 10 harmless computer pranks to make your friends go nuts. Its an extremely minimalist text editor, and when i say minimalist, i. This prank lets you create your own crazy messages for clippy to say. For our part in celebrating this important day, we have gathered a list of our favorite computer pranks with instructions for executing them yourself. Ten epic windows 7 pranks you absolutely must try 1 of 12 next prev this is handsdown one of the easiest, most mindboggling pranks to pull on almost anyone. If your mark happens to use windows xp, they could be used to more malicious software and security problems. Jun 03, 2017 microsoft notepad has been included in every version of windows going back to windows 1. Learn about topics such as how to make a fake error message in windows, how. So, use this windows 10 prank software with caution.
Oct 28, 2007 this does change more than just the displayed clock, so id advise not using this on a computer you do actual work on. Once activated, you can use the mouse cursor to break the screen. These are ps2 plugs and link back to the mouse and keyboard. It might confuse people, but is easy to fix and does no permanent damage. Watch their reaction this website is using cookies to collect anonymous visitor analytics. On a windows computer, press the ctrl, alt, and downward arrow keys to flip the display screen upside down.
Make the computer change typed words into scary ones. Replaces the desktop background with an image of the old desktop background. It is very easy, just download clippy program and then run it on the computer. Now i finally have some time to share it with you guys and i have found the top 7 pranks which were the best according to me. Be aware that most of these instructions apply to windows 7 and windows 8. The best part about a computer becoming increasingly more complex is that there is an ever growing number of ways to prank someone.
Best computer pranks keyboard shortcuts techcheater. The pranks arent in any particular order, though they do sort of progress from easiest to implement and to detect to hardest. It looks like a bullet has been shot on the desktop screen or someone has hit it with some sharp object. In windows pc click on language icon on the taskbar. This does change more than just the displayed clock, so id advise not using this on a computer you do actual work on. Its easy to create a shortcut on someones desktop, change the icon in the example to the. When you have access to your victims computer, right. Apr 01, 2015 for our part in celebrating this important day, we have gathered a list of our favorite computer pranks with instructions for executing them yourself. You can easily trick your friends with an easy halloween computer prank with it. Jan 29, 2018 it is very easy, just download clippy program and then run it on the computer. Also all of these shortcuts were tested on windows 7 office 2007, though will likely work on most versions of windows office. Easy how to magic tricks and magic pranks with your computer.
Good choices include swapping 7,8 and 9 with 1, 2 and 3 on the number pad or swapping b, n and m for f. Heres a guide for mac os x, and another for windows 7. Now make the picture their desktop background and hide all of their icons. Computers are frustrating enough as it is, so imagine how much more frustrating it will be to them when youve intentionally sabotaged their computer. Here are 7 windows pranks you can try, if you have access to their computer and windows account. Take a screenshot of your amigos desktop commandshift3 on macs. This is one of the best and easy computer prank i use on a windows pc. Here is a fun, funny, and easy way to annoy your friends and family members by harmlessly messing with their computers. Have some fun at work with these mischievous computer pranksbut dont be surprised. All of these pranks require direct unrestricted access to your targets mac, and many further require that. There is one more great and really easy trick that is not mentioned here.
They are one of those few things in life that most people can unequivocally agree on being great. Nov 21, 2011 ten epic windows 7 pranks you absolutely must try 1 of 12 next prev this is handsdown one of the easiest, most mindboggling pranks to pull on almost anyone. Bookmark prank while your victim is away from his computer, change all of his browser bookmarks so they go to adult sites or shock sites. Jun 27, 2009 all you need is a windows pc and a suitable victim. So, lets say that you have a guy that messes around with you a whole bunch. Screen pranks how annoying is that microsoft office assistant. If your friend is using a desktop computer, this trick will probably work. This one is really simple to dojust create a shortcut to shutdown. Enjoy yourself when your victim gets back to the computer. I bet you never considered it from this angle, but the builtin autocorrect feature in word is a goldmine for practical jokes. Perfect for beginners, laid out with step by step instructions for each trick explanation, these magic tricks and pranks can be used on a windows pc or an imac, macbook laptop, some can even apply to an ipad or other tablets, iphone, android smartphones, and other electronics like a tv have fun with these magic pranks and good luck on the. Ten epic windows 7 pranks you absolutely must try zdnet. May 30, 2008 last fridays top 5 post about the best office pranks got folks talking about shenanigans at work. Mar 30, 2012 this prank is so easy, you can do it in just a few seconds.
This prank is so easy, you can do it in just a few seconds. Rotating someones display is quick and easy to execute and just as easy to fix. A guide to computer pranks how to freak your friends out sometimes friends and room mates deserve a little scare, and what better way to accomplish that than by pranking their computers. Place a small piece of scotch tape over the bottom. Aug 18, 2016 so, use this windows 10 prank software with caution. More pc pranks 22 pc pranks to make the office less boring. Last fridays top 5 post about the best office pranks got folks talking about shenanigans at work. All you need is a windows pc and a suitable victim. Clippy looks identical to the real clippy, only better. Windows 10 version 1903, which will be officially dubbed the may 2019 update, begins rolling out soon.
Over the last decade, lowell has personally written more than articles which have been viewed by over 250 million people. First, close all windows, take a screenshot and set it as the wallpaper. Jul 31, 2011 i have been planning to write a post about computer pranks for some time now. Complete with sound and custom messages, this prank is a must download. Theyre fun if your friends and coworkers have a sense. Shortcuts are nothing more than files pointing to other files that they should startup. A list of the best technology related pranks that are easy to do.
From this page, see how to download, install and enjoy nerf epic pranks. If you remove the folder icons, it then seem like the computer is not responding desktop shortcuts wont open. So lets start it you just simple steps and create a different extension file that can perform their function during execution. Make your victim think that their desktop is broken. Rescue operation just change the input languages again by same method.
Hacker screenshot virus fbi lock ios windows xp windows 7 windows 10 prank 4 pets fake news bios 3d pipes matrix rain tv noise cracked screen jurassic park. Make a fake virus desktop shortcut that will shutdown a computer. You can try these harmless computer pranks on your friends, but. Its an extremely minimalist text editor, and when i say minimalist, i mean minimalist. In win 7, right click view and uncheck show desktop icons. This one is a simple batch file that makes a message box pop up that says anything you want. Ive added some howto videos from youtube to help you get started as well.
The 10 most ridiculously awesome geeky computer pranks. Make the victims computer actually type the word space every time they hit the space bar. The 47 best computer pranks ever to play on your friends. It doesnt do any damage and may take awhile to pay off, but it can certainly be annoying when you dont know why your computer is beeping. Office poltergeist isnt big and it isnt clever, but its an easy way to wind up friends or colleagues. Good choices include swapping 7,8 and 9 with 1, 2 and 3 on the number. Change the language preference to a foreign language. One poster offered a gem about using the shimmer effect in word, which got me thinking. Remember to set it to wait for 1 minute, then click ok. While your victim is away from his computer, change all of his browser bookmarks so they go to adult sites or shock sites.
Go into your buddys browser and edit their preferences. When you run it, it will hide in the background for 1 minute then popup in the lower right hand corner of the screen and say something useless and repeat the process with different message every single minute. You can make a computer seem like it is perpetually frozen. When you have access to your victims computer, rightclick on the desktop background, hit the first option view then uncheck. This is handsdown one of the easiest, most mindboggling pranks to pull on almost anyone. Using the f5 key in notepad shows the geek text as well. Desktop shortcuts are a great way of making the programs you use a lot more accessible, but today many pc users overuse their desktop space and have icons covering over half the screen, including the one for a picture of a dog they looked at six months ago once. Microsoft sam microsoft windows has a narrating software with a default voice named sam. Computer pranks are some of the most insidious because computer are so expensive, necessary, and misunderstood by the general public. Is there a version of office poltergeist, or a program similar to it, that works on windows 7 x64. Theyll be lost trying to figure out what on earth is going on, and it couldnt be simpler. First, take a look at the back of their computer and look for a green plug and a purple plug. Loads of jokes, funny software, funny images, humor postcards, media humor, computer pranks, computer gags and other silly stuff. Hes been running the show since creating the site back in 2006.