After reading these quick computer pranks, I can't tell you how badly I wished my brother lived nearby. We have a long history of playing April Fool's pranks on each other, so long that if the phone even rings on April Fool's Day, we've already got our defenses up. But a prank on his computer? That I haven't tried before.

April Fool's Day is tomorrow and it's the perfect time to have a little fun with your co-workers. Before you start making a list of victims, however, keep a few tips in mind when playing pranks at work:

• Avoid embarrassing your co-workers or making a disruption at work.
• Think ahead and consider all possible consequences of your prank.
• Don't be mean -- April Fool's Day is supposed to be fun, not an opportunity for revenge.
• Remember that you're a professional -- some jokes just aren't appropriate.
• If your boss is the target, be very, very careful.
• Keep pranks short, sweet, and simple.