10 Tech Hacks You Need to Know for Your Computer

F@#$ your smartphone. Your computer is cool again.

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In the age of tablets and smartphones, your computer is likely collecting dust. Dropped your laptop more than twenty times? Doesn't matter, you're always on your phone anyway. These bulky machines aren't obsolete just yet. They're still more efficient than our new gadgets in many ways. It's too bad we're not in love with them like we were in 1999 because computers still have some tricks up their sleeve.

Can Dave Grohl help you hack into your girlfriend's laptop on your measly iPhone5S? I don't think so. Honestly, our computers and laptops are still really awesome and to explain why, here are 10 Tech Hacks You Need to Know for Your Computer.

Your Computer Case Actually Prevents Overheating

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Throw Your Mouse Away

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Access Your Computer From Anywhere

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In the fourth installment of "Know Your Network," LifeHacker blessed readers with an amazing lesson: How to access your home computer from anywhere.

Now when you go on vacation and your annoying brother has to house sit, you can keep an eye on what's going on via webcam. Isn't technology great?

Shortcuts on Shortcuts

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Shortcuts will save your life. But did you know there were so many of them? 

Here's 200+ shortcuts you can use for both PC and Mac desktops, with an entertaining video clip to go along with it.

Get Tetris

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Did you know that your computer is a goldmine full of hidden games? With a tiny bit of coding and step-by-step instructions, you can get old school games like Tetris and Pong straight onto your desktop.

Sounds too good to be true, huh? Well, it's not. Get instructions from tuts+ here and relive the glory days of your childhood.

Dave Grohl Helps You Hack Into Anyone's Macbook

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David Grohl is best known as the lead vocalist for The Foo Fighters, but in the tech world, he's known as the greatest hacker alive. Well, a hacker who named his program after Dave Grohl is the greatest hacker alive.

Dave Grohl software allows you to hack into any password-protected computer. The master hacker behind Dave Grohl created a step-by-step tutorial to start the process. Intrigued? Watch the clip above and...

Your Computer Can Talk

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It's true. Your computer can talk. But don't get too excited all of you Theodore Twomblys out there, computers don't have feelings—yet. 

If you're an Apple owner, try these simple steps to get your computer to talk.

1. Go to Finder and open up your Applications

2. Click Utilities and then open Terminal

3. A new window should open up. Then type "say" and add any words or sentences you want and press enter.

Voilà! Your computer can talk.

Suck it, Siri.

A Clean Desktop Means a Faster Computer

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Does your desktop look like a complete and overwhelming mess?

Same.

Unfortunately, desktop clutter can seriously slow down your computer. Fortunately, there's a simple solution.

Well there you have it. A small tech hack can go a long way.

Fix Your MacBook Pro In the Oven

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The days of going to the Apple store and waiting in insane lines are over—as long as you have an oven.

Earlier this week, we covered LiveSystem founder Ales Kocjancic's homemade remedy for fixing your MacBook pro. Kocjancic breaks down the ingredients you need to bake your MacBook back to life. So here is the recipe for a home-baked MacBook Pro:

-Freshly broken MacBook

-Lack of AppleCare

-Lack of care

This is seriously one of the most interesting ways to fix a laptop. Up for the challenge (and you're broke?), try it for yourself, here.

Housecleaning Tips For Computer Maintenance

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On your journey to conquer each and every life hack, you need to keep your equipment clean. Check out these simple tricks to keep your system running smoothly.

Keep your keyboard clean with Post-Its.

Don't let those egg crates go to waste.

Don't get caught keeping your hot tub cords twisted with your life support...

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