Laptop is a Special Ability used by the Hacker. It functions like a Hacking Tool with unlimited uses, but this power comes with a downside; unlike a Hacking Tool, hacking with a Laptop has a 50% chance to cause an alarm which alerts the owners of the object. Alerted owners will briefly patrol the outside of the building and will become Hostile if they discover you.
The Hacker's Super Special Ability makes their Laptop much stronger. Hacking doesn't cause people to become Hostile; Hacking takes no time; and most Hackable objects can be blown up.
Tips and Strategies[ | ]
You can move at full speed while hacking, but be careful not to move too far away or the hack will be canceled.
Hacking can be done from any location, as long as the target can be seen on-screen. As NPCs only check around their own buildings when alerted by the alarm, a good strategy is to hide in neighboring buildings, behind walls or in nearby alleys while hacking.
Don't hack in front of the police! They're totally square, man, and will become hostile when they see you.
After Installing Malware on a computer to complete the Hacker's Big Quest, Cop Bots will be deployed that can detect your Laptop. Avoid them or, if you don't mind causing a bit of chaos, hack them, too!