{"id":503,"date":"2015-04-21T07:28:49","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T07:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jackofallblogs.com\/?p=503"},"modified":"2017-09-12T05:49:43","modified_gmt":"2017-09-12T05:49:43","slug":"simple-computer-hacks-every-tech-challenged-person-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jackofallblogs.com\/general\/simple-computer-hacks-every-tech-challenged-person-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Computer Hacks Every Tech-Challenged Person Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Not all users are adept to computer hacks that allow for a more convenient experience of using their desktops or laptops. However, they don\u2019t have to be expert to learn these tricks.<\/p>\n

Below are some of the easiest hacks that even technologically-challenged people can do on their computers without asking for assistance.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Speed up Aero Peek function in Windows 8.1<\/h2>\n

One of the latest features in Windows 8.1 is the Aero Peek, which shows all your open windows by hovering your cursor on the lower right part of the screen. But whenever you do this, there is a one-second delay before Aero Peek kicks in.<\/p>\n

If you want to get rid of the delay and just make the function appear faster, here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n

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    Search for \u2018regedit\u2019 from the Start menu<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer and click \u201cAdvanced\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click the right mouse button on the right panel, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it \u201cDesktopLivePreviewHoverTime.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Modify the created registry by right-clicking it. Select Decimal and type \u20181\u2019 as its Value Data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Voila! The Aero Peek should appear immediately after hovering your mouse to that area on your screen. This makes web browsing much easier using this feature in your Windows 8.1.<\/p>\n

    For more hacks to speed up your Windows 8.1, click here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>Make Google Chrome run faster<\/h2>\n

    Google Chrome is arguably the fastest web browser. But if you want to make Chrome run even faster, here\u2019s what you should do:<\/p>\n