What programs do I need to start making hacks?

I need to know everything there is to know about making hacks so i can get the programs. I understand that this is a time consuming process. But i'm still wanting to do this. So please help me.

Notepad .

Yes @ the notepad thing

There isnt a specific program you need, there is a programming language you need to learn

Photoshop .

Notepad, what a kick ass program huh.