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* TheProtagonist of the [[HIVESeries H.I.V.E series]], Otto, has an innate understanding of computer systems and can interface with more advanced [[ArtificialIntelligence AIs]] using his mind.

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-->-- '''Kogarashi''', ''KamenNoMaidGuy''

* Rotom is a [=~Pokémon~=] that can change form by taking control of household appliances, gaining a unique move with each form.

Contrast with MachineEmpathy, where a character is closely attuned to a machine's behavior simply due to prolonged experience.

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* Kogarashi from ''KamenNoMaidGuy'' serves as a comedic example of this. He manages to print a crystal clear picture from a printer by ''plugging the USB cord into his brain''.

** In the third season, Sari gains the ability to learn how to operate or repair any machine just by touching it.

** ''GeistTheSinEaters'' gives us the Industrial Key, which, when filtered through the right Manifestation, allows a Sin-Eater to gain control over a building and every device therein (Boneyard), install technology right into their body (Caul), understand just how a device works (Oracle), or manipulate a device from afar (Marionette). They do have a limitation, however; seeing as they derive their powers from the Underworld, they're better off dealing with "anachrotech," and take penalties when dealing with newer technologies. So, it's easier to hack a Model T than it is an iPhone.

* ''StargateAtlantis'' had one example: when Rodney accelerated his own evolution in ''Tao of Rodney'', he gained psychic powers, among other things. They were revealed to the team in a skirmish with the Genii where Rodney telekinetically jammed the enemies' weapons just by thinking at it.

* Mostly the [[TheCracker cybreakers]] and the mnemonics in ''TheHistoryOfTheGalaxy'' later (timeline-wise) novels, but also anyone with a simple brain implant that translates brainwaves into digital commands which allows them to mentally control household appliances and the like. One of the novels mentions a cybreaker who was threatened with a gun (a futuristic MagneticWeapon), while he remotely disabled the firing circuit (wouldn't have happened with a conventional gun, but those are nigh-impossible to find). Also, when a bunch of thugs attempt to physically assault him in a restaurant, he takes control of one of the server robots and has it stab one of the thugs before asking the others if they would like a table. They can also use the same brain implants that everyone has to conduct CyberTelepathy.

* Qubit from ''[[Irredeemable]]''.

* Matsu from [[{{Sekirei}} Sekirei]] has the ability to look into any computer system with her mind [[spoiler:and even hacks into and spys through MBI's sattelites at various points. This has caused her to be labelled "The Sneaking Sekirei" a title she doesn't appreciate]].

* The Mechanic from the ''WildCards'' series, the hitch being he has to physically interface bycutting himself and putting the wound to the machine. Fortunately he also heals real fast.

* ''{{Warhammer 40000}}'' has several examples. The Eldar, because of their psychically sensitive materials, are, the Orks are but are unaware of it (more specifically they will their machines into working [[ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve because they think they should be]]), and senior members of the Adeptus Mechanicus (who can generously be described as mostly cyborg) can connect directly to machinery through their machine parts and use them. Actually, all the members of the Adeptus Mechanicus believe they do this every time they operate a mechanic device, because of their religious beliefs.
** Not to mention Adeptus Mechanicus Machine Empaths, who literally can feel what the machine is thinking. Without direct links to them.

* Several characters in the WhateleyUniverse can do this to one extent or another. At the SuperHeroSchool Whateley Academy, Ringo has this power, as does the hated Assistant to the Headmistress Ms. Hartford (so the school's computer network has security that DARPA envies) and even Samantha Everheart who is one of the schools security officers (but she has merged with a nanite supercomputer called Hive so she has an unfair advantage). Also the supervillain Dr. Abel Palm has not only done this, but has magically encrypted his soul into AI viruses and is trying to destroy all humankind. Merry is a cyberpath who can dive into computer networks and do whatever she wants. Whatever. She. Wants.

* ''AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'': Already a skilled hacker in his own right, Walter "Doc" Hartford's Series 5 implant cranks his technological affinity UpToEleven, to the point where he is effortly bossing around ancient alien computers.

* In ''{{Firefly}}'' there are some hints that Kaylee may experiance a similar relationship with machines, in particular ''Serenity''.
** There are also indications that River's PsychicPowers allow her to at least interact passively with machines as well as humans.

* Eureka from ''EurekaSeven''

* Makoto from ''ElHazardTheMagnificentWorld''; this makes convincing a [[PersonOfMassDestruction Demon God]] [[RobotGirl Android]] to change sides (with romance!) a tad easier.