Like anything in life, computers require regular maintenance to run at optimal capacity. When you don't take proper care of your PC, it can start glitching or stop working altogether. Don't let that happen! Here are eight things you can do right now to get peak performance.

The first thing you notice about a computer after its hardware is the desktop. Is yours filled with a countless number of thumbnails? While this makes it convenient to locate files, it can result in a mountain of clutter if you don’t practice some organization skills.

If you have several files and programs you rarely or never use on your desktop, delete them. Simply right-click on the application or file and select Delete. This will not delete the program from your computer, but it will remove the shortcut from your desktop.

Now it’s time to organize the icons. Don’t waste time dragging icons around your screen. Right-click the screen (not an icon) and select Name, Size, File or Date modified under the Sort by option. For Mac users, check out Apple’s how-to guide. Now you can arrange your icons into neat rows.

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Tinkering with code in the Windows operating system is usually left to the professionals, but Microsoft has made it possible for anybody. Through Microsoft PowerToys, you can unlock hidden functions that you didn't even know existed. We'll show you where to get them and how they work.

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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.

Sure, you can disentangle yourself from Big Tech companies ... if you're willing to say goodbye to your iPhone or Android, stop shopping on Amazon and say goodbye to Google. For most of us, privacy invasion and tracking are worth the convenience. That doesn't mean you can't take control over your settings and take back at least some of your privacy.

Is your laptop acting up? Before you toss it out and drop a ton of money on a new one, take some steps to diagnose the problem(s). Many issues can be resolved with a quick fix. We'll show you some common problems and what you can do to fix them if possible.

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This week, News Director Ben reviews a device that helps bring order back to your messy desk by magically turning the surface into an invisible charging pad. Yes, it’s real but find out if the drawbacks actually make it worth the price tag.

Facial recognition tech was designed for humans, sure. But it can also recognize individual koala faces! 🐨

Even better, this tech can be life-saving for the adorable marsupials. A team from Australia’s Griffith University will set up cameras around popular koala crossing sites. With facial recognition tech, they hope to differentiate between the traveling koalas and keep track of their individual lives. Here’s how it works!