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The Third Golden Age of Software Engineering: Field Notes from AI Dev SF 26
Douglas da Silva | May 07, 2026
Summary
- The post suggests mobile apps for Halloween pranks, including Dude, your car!
- for faking car damage, Ghost Lens+ for adding ghost filters, Remote Mouse for hijacking a friend's computer controls, Blue Screen of Death for projecting fake error messages, and iTorturer for playing eerie sounds.
- It also recommends websites like HackerTyper and GeekTyper, which simulate hacking by turning random typing into code, with GeekTyper offering themed layouts based on games, movies, TV shows, and software.
- The apps are available across different platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows 8/10.
We all know Halloween, sometimes, comes down to this: tricks or treats.
What about getting in the mood for it and, instead of a treat, we offer you some apps for the perfect prank?
We’ve picked some cool applications so you can play pranks or spook your friends this time of the year.
Apps
Dude, your car! (iOS & Android)
Who doesn’t freak out the minute they know their car has been damaged somehow?
With this app, you can take a picture of your friend’s car and add some effects, such as scratches, broken glass, and even firemen extinguishing flames!
Ghost Lens+ (iOS only)
Since we’re talking about Halloween, we couldn’t miss the chance to use ghosts to scare the hell out of your friends, right?
With this app, you can make them believe they’re haunted or that you’ve died and are going to haunt them by adding ghost filters to their pics.
Remote Mouse (iOS & Android)
Want to make your friend believe they’ve got a possessed computer?
This app gives you the perfect opportunity to sync with your friend’s computer and take their mouse or their keyboard hostage!
Blue Screen of Death (PC only – Windows 8 and 10)
Have you ever freaked out when you got the (in)famous blue screen in your computer?
With this app, you can now provide your friends with the same desperation by projecting error messages on their computer’s screen.
iTorturer (iOS only)
Want to make people believe they’re hearing things?
This app lets you play several sounds, including horror sounds, police siren, high frequency tones, and even cricket chirping on timers.
Everyone around you will keep looking for the source of the noise while they slowly go crazy.
Websites
HackerTyper
Have you ever thought about panicking people by opening your laptop somewhere, and start typing as if you were hacking something? HackerTyper is just for you!
Now you can type gibberish and turn it into some useless code.
All you have to do is open the website and start typing. HackerTyper will do the rest and make you look like a pro!
GeekTyper
If you liked HackerTyper, but you’re also a gamer and want to look like you’re actually hacking a company, you should check GeekTyper right away!
Make your friends believe you’re hacking the US government’s top secret system and make them run away trying not to get arrested with you!
It counts with layouts based on games like Resident Evil, Portal; movies, like Matrix; TV shows, like Lost; software, like Word, from Windows Office; and so on.
Ready for Halloween? Set! Go!
Hope you’ve enjoyed our tips on how to create some havoc on your friends’ lives this Halloween!
FAQ
What apps are recommended for playing Halloween pranks?
The recommended apps are Dude, your car! (iOS & Android), Ghost Lens+ (iOS only), Remote Mouse (iOS & Android), Blue Screen of Death (PC only - Windows 8 and 10), and iTorturer (iOS only).
What can you do with the Dude, your car! app?
You can take a picture of your friend's car and add effects such as scratches, broken glass, and even firemen extinguishing flames.
How does Remote Mouse work as a prank tool?
Remote Mouse lets you sync with your friend's computer and take their mouse or keyboard hostage, making them believe they've got a possessed computer.
What sounds can iTorturer play?
iTorturer lets you play several sounds, including horror sounds, police siren, high frequency tones, and cricket chirping on timers.
What are HackerTyper and GeekTyper?
HackerTyper is a website that turns gibberish typing into code, making you look like you're hacking. GeekTyper is similar but includes layouts based on games like Resident Evil and Portal, movies like Matrix, TV shows like Lost, and software like Word from Windows Office.
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