Virtual Insults - Here, the fine art of insults is personified. There's someone out there who's annoying you and you want to tell them what you REALLY think. Virtual Insults has got what you need. You won't find any sappy "I love you" Hallmark sentiments here. You can send someone a witty (or not so witty) insult, complete with sound effects (such as a toilet flushing, etc.) Perfect for all "occasions."

Cursor Fun - Here's a fun, freeware program that randomly changes the appearance of the mouse cursor. It allows you to choose which cursor to change, what type of cursor to change it to, and how often you'd like to swap the cursor. Cursor Fun is great for playing a trick on an unsuspecting user, or for those who get bored easily with their desktop. 160 kilobytes. (For Windows 98/95/NT).

DownHoax - This nifty, free prank program makes it realistically appear as though an unwanted file is being downloaded from the Net. DownHoax randomly chooses a site from its internal database of "undesirables," and proceeds to simulate downloading an equally distasteful file. Supports both Netscape and Internet Explorer. (130 kilobytes). For Windows 98/95/NT.

The Finger Prank - Launch this free prank program on your unsuspecting victim and watch their reaction when the Windows cursor changes to a rude gesture that involves the middle finger! By default, this program will switch the standard cursor to a finger every five seconds, but you can configure how often the cursor will change. (For Windows 98/95). 142 kilobytes.

Text-O-Matic - Although not designed specifically as a joke service, Text-O-Matic offers many possibilities for Webmasters who'd like to play a prank on their visitors. Here, you can easily generate interactive custom messages for your site's visitors. You can even display "Big Brother is Watching You" type info about your visitors: what browser they're using; what site they just clicked in from; etc., (which is sure to give newbies the chills!)

Fart Machine - Here's a completely useless freeware program that offers rude noises "for your listening pleasure." Install the Fart Machine, open the program from your start menu, and simply double click on the rude sound that you want to hear. From the wacky guys at Wavhounds.com. (For Windows 95/98).

Fake Format - Drive your friends(?) insane with this cruel prank program. Fake Format is a free "utility" that when executed, gives the appearance that your hard drive is being formated. Your victim will be unable to stop or close this clever, realistic program. It even creates hard drive noise while it is "formatting." (For Windows 95/98).

HeadAche - This freeware prank program lives up to its name. That is: it'll definitely give you a headache. Be sure to view the disclaimer before viewing. You may also send HeadAche as a postcard. (115 kilobytes). For Windows 98/95/NT.

Black Screen - This free program will cause your victims' screen to go black or capture the desktop & display a bitmap image. The victim of your prank will then be unable to close the screen without a password. Black Screen can be used as a joke gag or for security purposes. Here's the home page. (For Windows 95/98).

Random Wallpaper Changer - This free utility randomly switches your Windows desktop wallpaper at any interval that you select. It's a "stealth" program (meaning that it can't be detected). Good either as a prank or if you'd just like to have a new wallpaper automatically displayed, from time to time. (For Windows 95/98).

Program/WAV Launcher - This free, sneaky gag program offers all kinds of possibilities for driving your buddies bananas. It's a hidden program launcher that'll execute a specified program or .WAV file at intervals that you choose. You can specify when the program or sound file will be launched, as well as how often it'll be launched. Fun! (For Windows 95/98).

Crazy Num-Caps-Scroll gag program - I know from personal experience that this prank program can drive someone crazy! This free "utility" will toggle the Num Lock or Scroll Lock keys at intervals that you can specify. You can set up which keys to toggle and how often they'll be toggled. New version includes command line support for Num, Caps and Scroll Lock. (For Windows 95/98).