If you want to type like a hacker, there are a few things you need to do. First and foremost, you need to adopt a fast typing style. This means that you should use short, choppy strokes and keep your fingers moving constantly. Second, make sure that your keyboard is configured correctly. You want to make sure that all of the keys are in the correct positions and that the keys are easy to hit. Finally, use software like Dragon Dictate or VoiceOver to speed up your typing process even more. By following these tips, you’ll be able to type like a hacker in no time! ..


Are you looking for a quick bit of good fun to “impress” your less computer-savvy family and friends with? Then you need Hacker Typer. Hacker Typer lets you produce awesome looking “1337 code” with just a few keystrokes.

When you visit Hacker Typer you can select how your screen will appear and set the typing speed using the options available on the start screen. Click on Hack when you are ready to begin.

Once you have clicked through you get a fresh, clean screen and a blinking cursor to start with. Just begin typing with any combination of keys or hold down a single key such as the Spacebar and watch the hacker code pour forth!

Here is what it looked like in full screen mode on our system. This could be a lot of fun to have displayed on that second monitor!

UPDATE: The link has now been updated to reflect the change in address for the website.

Hacker Typer Homepage [via BoingBoing]