Computeractive

Computeractive is the UK’s best-selling computer magazine and your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets and the web! It includes regular news updates, project ideas, help and advice on popular reader queries, articles on anti-virus software, features on consumer rights, and a whole lot more to help you get the very best out of your computer. Get PC advice in plain English today – get Computeractive!

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From the Editor

Extend Windows 10’s life by turning on Windows Backup • The top stories in the world of technology

Patient dies after Russian attack on NHS blood supplies

Anker recalls power banks over fire risk

IN BRIEF

Amazon’s Ring cameras show AI text summaries of events

Check phone signals in your area on new Ofcom map

UK’s biggest porn site to introduce age-verification checks

Use a Brother printer? Change its password now!

Why has Microsoft made it harder to fix your PC? • It’ll wipe your system restore points sooner than before

Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

New tools • DuckDuckGo’s Scam Blocker

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestor followed in Florence Nightingale’s footsteps, read Richard Holt’s advice to…

Best Free Software • Robert Irvine recommends new programs that won’t cost you a thing

SHOULD I PAY FOR…? • Choose the right version of software

What should I download? • We advise you which software and apps to use

Named & Shamed • Keumars Afifi-Sabet puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software trying to trick you

Bosgame M4 • MINI PC ❘ £447 from Amazon www.snipca.com/55273

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13in • LAPTOP | £899 & £999 from Microsoft www.snipca.com/55309

OnePlus Pad 3 • TABLET | £529 from OnePlus www.snipca.com/55302

Acer Predator Connect W6x • WI-FI ROUTER | £80 from Currys www.snipca.com/55379

Touchscreens

Crucial X10 2TB • EXTERNAL SSD | £160 from Amazon www.snipca.com/55342

Can you suggest a camera to keep an eye on our cats? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Contour Design Unimouse • MOUSE | £88 from Contour Design www.snipca.com/55320

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 • FITNESS WATCH | £59 from Amazon www.snipca.com/55321

Roku Streaming Stick • TV STREAMING STICK ❘ £30 from Roku www.snipca.com/55403

A Chromebook with AI?

Buy It • Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award

Win 1 of 2… Acer Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 routers

Computeractive 2024 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2024

HOW TO… Switch from Pocket to save and read web articles

Record your PC screen for free

Readers’ Tips • Handy hints and tips from your fellow readers

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

AI Tips • Clever new tools and tweaks

Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs

In The Club • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

PNG • It’s taken 22 years, but JPEG’s biggest rival has finally been updated

Ditch Google for Proton • Google tools may be free and easy to use, but they also compromise your privacy. Robert Irvine explains why you should switch to Proton’s safer and better alternatives

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