Hacker Uses This

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Hacker Uses This is a directory launched in 2015 that documents the tools, hardware, and software preferred by hackers and technology professionals. The site compiles information about what experienced developers and security experts actually use in their work. It serves as a reference for anyone interested in learning which tools are popular within the hacking and technology communities.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

• HP
  HackerThings - Products for hackers2011 · hackerthings.com · ▲364
• TU
  The users behind Hacker News2011 · hnwho.com · ▲193
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  Hacker Toolbox2014 · ▲130

  Collection of tools built, used, and suggested by hackers

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  Hacker Typer2014 · hackertyper.net · ▲289

  Type as if you're a hacker

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  Do hackers know me?2024 · dohackersknow.me · ▲398

  See yourself through the eyes of a hacker

• HC
  HackerNewsers,com, find other hackers near you2010 · hackernewsers.com · ▲221

  There's been lots of discussion recently about finding other HNers to talk to / bounce ideas off / work with, some Google spreadsheets were set up to share details but they were soon vandalised. I had a spare afternoon yesterday (which turned into a long day) and here's the result: http://www.hackernewsers.com/ It's only open to people with HN accounts, it lets you post your biography, location, skills etc. Anyway, I hope you like it and find it useful.

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  SimCity, but with Permits▲930

  A free city-building game in your browser. You are the mayor. You know what the city needs. Now get it past the zoning board, the neighbors, the appeals court and the next election.

  Life & fun · 2d ago · permit.petercai.com

• IV
  I've been paying for a rural Tanzanian's education for 10 years▲778

  Life & fun · 15d ago · tanzaniaeducationproject.org

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  Bigwords.page – Turn any screen into a sign. The URL is the app▲728

  Turn a phone, tablet or TV into a sign. Type a message and it fills the screen: welcome signs, timers, Wi-Fi passwords and more. No app, no account, free.

  Life & fun · 16d ago · bigwords.page

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  Guitoro, a virtual guitar you strum with your keyboard▲573

  Play a free virtual guitar online with your keyboard or by touch. Slow songs down and see every chord, string and strum. Acoustic, classic, electric and bass.

  Life & fun · 9d ago · guitoro.com

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  See *almost* any carriers phone settings▲432

  Carrier settings from iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy firmware, decoded and compared: APNs, VoLTE, 5G and Wi-Fi Calling per carrier, and what each build changed.

  Life & fun · 14d ago · carrierexplode.com

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  The whole Solar System and every tracked satellite, live in the browser▲407

  Life & fun · 23d ago · space.bl2.net

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  Startup Stash▲3,255

  A curated directory of 400 resources & tools for startups

  Life & fun · 2015 · startupstash.com

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  Remote OK▲959

  The biggest remote job board on the web

  Work · 2015 · remoteok.com

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  Pablo by Buffer▲905

  Create engaging images for your social media posts in 30s

  Growth · 2015 · buffer.com

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  Notify▲791

  Get notified in Slack when your startup is mentioned online

  Growth · 2015 · timer.now

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  Documentary Addict▲663

  Largest and best curated collection of documentaries

  Life & fun · 2015 · documentaryaddict.com

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  Revue▲651

  Easily create an engaging, gorgeous, weekly digest

  Growth · 2015