I've always taken non-technical hack to refer to the simplest, most direct and quickest reasonable solution to a problem. But, it also implies you have, at lea

I've always taken non-technical hack to refer to the simplest, most direct and quickest reasonable solution to a problem. But, it also implies you have, at least, some insight into the the opportunity cost of doing something the 'right' way. For example: Mike spends 37 minutes & $18 preparing his daily meals (Mike only eats at home). 7 minutes and $3 for breakfast, 12 minutes and $6 for lunch and 18 minutes and $9 for dinner. He boils water for dinner 2x per week. By spacing those meals equidistant, putting the boiled goods in a metal strainer and lowering the strainer into the water (which saves him from having to pour out boiling water) and re-using the water to hard boil eggs, Mike can save 5 minutes and $1.50 per day.