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

Google ditches passwords for passkeys as login option • The top stories in the world of technology

WHAT WE THINK

CHECK IF YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS ON DARK WEB

YouTube blocks ads if you use Edge’s Strict mode

Microsoft axes support for first version of Windows 11

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Change Lycamobile password after hackers access personal info

Delete past 15 mins of Chrome web history

Brits saved £325m in 10 years using smart thermostats

HIVE SWITCHES OFF CAMERAS & ALARM

Facebook ‘to start charging to block adverts’

IN BRIEF

Have Google’s search results wrecked the internet? • There are too many ‘clickbait’ adverts says former employee

Rise in fake car adverts online • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

New tools • Bitwarden’s two-factor authentication www.snipca.com/47804

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

Passwords are dead, but be gentle when explaining passkeys

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Virgin Media cuts reader’s bill in half after 40% rise

HP technician fixed my printer-software problem

Find divorce records for England & Wales • If you think your married ancestors separated, follow Judith Batchelor’s advice to…

Your Genealogy Problems Solved

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

SOFTWARE WARNING! • Keumars Afifi-Sabet puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and misbehaving software

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

Kye Hughes

Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 • Smashes Windows

Geekom Mini IT13 • By small means

The best VPNs – free & paid-for • Whether you want to avoid regional streaming restrictions or simply keep your browsing private, we’ve tested the top VPNs to see which one is best for you

Can you suggest a rechargeable radio with a mains option? • We solve your buying dilemmas

NEC MultiSync E274FL • Screen gem

RAM speed

MSI Vigor GK50 Elite • Light touch

Anker Soundcore Space One • Cheap and earful

Fairphone 5 • Green screen

A portable desktop PC?

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

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Toshiba 4TB Canvio Basics external hard drives

Computeractive 2022 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2022

HOW TO… Beat OneDrive’s new photo storage restrictions

How I manage my photos

Wipe more junk by targeting the Recycle Bin

Readers’ Tips

Search within books in Internet Archive

Why I stopped using…

Doogee T20 tablet

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • Fine-tune Brave’s Speedreader mode

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Blocking sponsored segments on YouTube

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