Top Office Prank: Computer Prank #2

In our last prank we discussed spoofing a co workers desktop icons, however that particulat prank requires that you have access to their computer with them logged in.  That is not always the case.  In this prank there are two variations, one which requires access to their logged in PC the other which doesn't.

Swapped Buttons

Built into newer versions of microsoft windows (windows 2000, windows XP) is the ability to reset the mouse buttons for lefties, i.e. swapping the functionality of the left and right mouse button.  Do to that click on their start button from their logged in PC, next go to "Control Panel".  A new window should open up.  Double click on the "Mouse" icon.  Now find the "Buttons" tab, now switch which button does what.  Close up all their windows (don't forget to use the other button.)  Sit back and laugh!!

The Broken Optical Mouse

Many newer computer now have optical based mice.  Instead of the traditional roller ball at the bottom of the mouse they now have a bright laser like light. Get a 1" piece of clear scotch tape.  Now rip a very narrow strip from it lengthways.  You will now have a mm or so width piece of tape about 1 inch long.  Now take your specially crafted piece of tape and paste ot OVER the small round hole in the bottom of their mouse.  Now sit back and laugh.