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!

Computeractive

From the Editor

Record your screen in W11 with revamped Snipping Tool

Watch Netflix with adverts for £4.99 a month

New Surface laptop-tablet has 19-hour battery life

PayPal won’t fine people for spreading ‘misinformation’

IN BRIEF

Northern Ireland tops UK’s broadband-speed table

Microsoft drops ‘Word Windows’ trademark case against UK teacher

Amazon ends automatic refunds for Kindle ebooks

PC sales suffer biggest fall in history

Is there any point using Chrome’s Incognito mode? • Even Google’s own staff think it’s not fit for purpose

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

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Cashback site refunds reader after signing up by mistake

Polite pressure forced Toshiba to fix my smart TV

Search old Royal Household records • If you think your ancestors worked directly for past kings and queens, follow Chris Paton’s advice to…

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

WHAT SHOULD I DOWNLOAD? • We tell you what software & apps to use

VLC and RadioFeeds • Exasperated by BBC sign-ups and commercial adverts, Christian Cawley finds another way to listen to radio while working

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

Palicomp AMD Cobra • PC ❘ £400 from Palicomp www.snipca.com/43515

PCSpecialist Aurora Spark R • PC | £539 from PCSpecialist www.snipca.com/43531

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (Intel) • LAPTOP ❘ £952 from Lenovo www.snipca.com/43540

Huawei MateView SE • PC MONITOR | £180 from Huawei www.snipca.com/43601

Sony EXperia 10 IV • PHONE | £367 from Amazon www.snipca.com/43574

PNY EliteX-Pro 1TB • SOLID-STATE DRIVE | £115 from Amazon www.snipca.com/43557

Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless • KEYBOARD ❘ £170 from Amazon www.snipca.com/43558

Fujifilm Instax Link Wide • PHOTO PRINTER | £130 from Amazon www.snipca.com/43587

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

Win 1 of 2 TP-Link Deco X20 Mesh Wi-Fi (2-pack)

ON SALE NOW!

HOW TO… Send emails and texts using your voice

Update PCs remotely and stop Microsoft spying on you

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

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

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

Make-A-Video • A new AI tool can turn words into (usually bizarre) videos

Save Anything To A USB STICK • Unlock the full potential of your USB sticks by making them faster, easier and safer to use. Robert Irvine reveals the best free ways to transfer, organise and protect your files

Stop Using Gmail & Outlook • Switch to services that are better and more private (get less spam too!)

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