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Life & fun · April 16, 2017

'Hack' the user cursor

'Hack' the user cursor launched on April 16, 2017 with 267 votes, #86 of 3,007 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

In plain words

'Hack' the User Cursor is a small experiment that lets you control another user's cursor on your screen. Launched in 2017, it's designed as a fun, interactive tool for anyone interested in playful browser experiments. The project offers a novel way to interact with cursors in an unconventional manner, making it suitable for users who enjoy quirky digital experiences and want to explore creative uses of web technology.

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