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

Update your browser now to fix severe security flaw

BBC, ITV and Channels 4 and 5 to launch TV app

Apple ditches Lightning for USB-C in new iPhone

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IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

YouTube to show fewer but longer ad breaks on smart TVs

Facebook axes News tab in UK

Shoppers could get £100 each in lawsuit against Google

52% of homes can now get full-fibre

Is WhatsApp about to be ruined by adverts? • Reports claim the idea has been discussed among Meta’s bosses

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

Grow Your Family Tree • To uncover information on specific areas of the UK and Ireland, follow Judith Batchelor’s advice to…

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

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 misbehaving software

Minisforum UM790 Pro • MINI PC | £829 from Amazon www.snipca.com/47474

Acer Swift Edge 16 • LAPTOP | £1,300 from Acer www.snipca.com/47480

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 • TABLET | £690 from Laptops Direct www.snipca.com/47493

Asus ZenWifi XD5 • MESH Wi-Fi | From £168 for two nodes from Amazon www.snipca.com/47552

MSI Pro MP161 • PORTABLE MONITOR | £119 from Iiyama www.snipca.com/47543

JLab Epic Wireless Keyboard • KEYBOARD | £70 from Amazon www.snipca.com/47512

Logitech Zone Vibe Wireless • HEADPHONES | £129 from Logitech www.snipca.com/47514

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 • SMARTWATCH | £289 from Argos www.snipca.com/47572

DO I REALLY NEED… • A phone with a screen that looks like paper?

NEXT ISSUE • On Sale Weds 11 Oct

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

Win 1 of 5 Kingston XS1000 External SSDs

HOW TO… Find files quickly using symlinks in Windows • 14 pages of easy-to-follow workshops and expert tips

Workshop • Use GPS data to rename your files

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

Use AI to create a presentation • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

WordPad • Microsoft is finally bidding farewell to this long-neglected tool

WATCH TV FOR FREE! • Cancel your subscriptions to streaming and pay-TV services, and watch everything online for free. Robert Irvine reveals the best TV and film channels that cost you nothing

Stop sending text messages • SMS might be the easiest way to send someone a message, but it’s far from the safest or cheapest. Robert Irvine explains why you should ditch texts – and what to use instead

Tech giants sued: do they owe you money? • Amazon, Apple, BT and...