If your friend is an avid user of Google’s browser, check out Chrome extensions for pranks.
1. Make Desktop Shortcuts Unclickable
This is a devious, frustration-inducing prank that will make it seem like nothing on the computer is clickable.
Reverse the Prank
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2. Change the Mouse Cursor to Look Like It’s Always Loading
This prank is guaranteed to annoy your victim by making it look like something never finishes loading.
3. Make Browser Shortcuts Always Open a Funny Webpage of Your Choice
Surprise your prank victims by making their browsers display hilarious or confusing web pages when opened. This method will also work for browsers other than Firefox, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Tip: learn how to enable dark mode on Google Chrome.
4. Make Browser Shortcuts Start a Shutdown Command
This prank is sure to give people a fright by making it look like their browser is throwing a tantrum, refusing to work, and turning off the computer. Fun fact: shutting down the computer on a timer is a seriously useful trick and not just for pranking people.
5. Sabotage Microsoft Word’s Autocorrect to Insert Typos or Funny Phrases
This prank is perfect for anyone who regularly uses Microsoft Word. As an aside, this prank doubles as a productivity tip that can help you write faster. You can replace certain abbreviations for phrases like “omg” with “oh my god” in order to type the full phrase.
6. Place a Scary Time-Dependent Message in the System Clock
If you know someone who uses their Windows PC all day, you can give them a funny or scary message at noon. Note: these instructions will display the message when the time switches to a PM time. You can easily do the reverse or have the message always visible if you also change the “AM symbol” text.
7. Replace the Windows System Sounds With Funny Alternatives
You can replace a few or even all of the Windows sounds with sounds that are hilarious or unexpected. Want to have even more fun in Windows? Check out the best Windows 10 and 11 Easter eggs. Image credit: Pexels. All screenshots by Brandon Li.
fwiw: for what it’s worth iirc: if I remember correctly afaik: as far as I know tbh: to be honest omw: on my way
