If you've used a Windows PC for a while, you probably know some tricks of the trade. Sure, you've got a few shortcuts up your sleeve and know how to delete programs you never use. But do you know how to clean out the junk in your Start menu? I'll show you how to do it in a few simple steps.

Computer taking forever to start? In most cases, you can blame long computer startup times on apps you don’t need and those essential to your PC’s wake-up process. All of that is customizable.

Here’s how to see (and change) which apps load during Windows startup:

Pro tip: For an easier view, filter the list of apps by impact. This way, you can quickly see which ones have a high impact on your PC’s performance and adjust those accordingly.

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Using screenshots on our computer can make getting certain tasks done so much quicker. The most common way of doing so is to use the Print Screen button on your keyboard, but then you have to use another program to crop or cut the image to your desired size. Well, now there's a better way to take screenshots seamlessly and adjust to any size you need.

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Getting the care you need to stay healthy shouldn’t be hard — or expensive. Everyone should be able to afford their medications. That’s why you should check out GoodRx.

With GoodRx, you can instantly compare prices for your prescription at every pharmacy in your neighborhood and save up to 80%. GoodRx is free and easy to use. And many times, your savings with GoodRx are better than just using your insurance copay or Medicare. Plus, with GoodRx, you can find discounts for your prescriptions at over 70,000 pharmacies, like CVS, Kroger, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Vons and Walmart.

Our lives revolve around our phones until they die, of course. If you are worried about preserving your battery power so you can stay connected, you aren't alone. We'll share tricks to extend the life of your battery for both Android and iPhone.

Cookies are small pieces of data that track your online activity. They aren't just lurking in your computer, though. Your smartphone's browser uses cookies, too, and they're cataloging more than you think. Kim shows you how to wipe them out.

When you own your own business, you're the CEO, the marketer, the IT person and the data analyst. Don't go it alone. Get Kim's must-read small biz tips every week.

Catch up with Kim's national radio game show sensation, Brand New or Not True. Kim introduces three products: One is brand new, and the other two are totally fake. This week, Kim attempts to stump Melodie from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Will she be able to win? You can play along while you watch but remember, no cheating!