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!

From the Editor

Computeractive

Microsoft considers extending Windows 10 support

Return O2 charger plugs after faults found

People switch ad-blockers as YouTube intensifies crackdown

Microsoft removes apps from Windows 11 clean install

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

CCleaner admits user info leaked on the dark web

Cheapest Netflix package now lets you download shows

AI named word of the year, as Musk says it will replace jobs

Sign into WhatsApp using email

Do internet providers use jargon to rip off customers? • Most people don’t understand broadband terms used by firms

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

New tools • Proton password sharing

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

STAR LETTER • Passkeys are great, but password habit is hard to break

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Currys refunds game card not valid in Australia

Giffgaff’s forums make up for no phone support

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestors fought in the Napoleonic Wars, 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

Ahmad Sarfraz

Geekom AS 6 • Ports aplenty

Dell Latitude 7340 • Means business

Asus Chromebox 5 • Can’t beat the system

Google Pixel 8 • Present perfect Tensor

6GHz Wi-Fi

Apple iPhone 15 • Bearing fruit

Can I control my Fire TV with a keyboard?

Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket • Back in play

Logitech Wave Keys • Rest assured

Fitbit Charge 6 • On the right track

A smartphone/bracelet?

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

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Win 1 of 4 WiZ Indoor Cameras

HOW TO… Use package managers to download software safely • What you need: Windows 10 or 11 Time required: 30 minutes

Use the new Windows Backup to restore your operating system

Readers’ Tips

Make FastStone remember your last viewed image

Why I stopped using…

Reader recommends…

Browser Tips

WORKSHOP Disable Brave’s VPN on your PC

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Searching across your tabs

Phone and Tablet Tips

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Making text easier to read

Make Windows Better

Change settings more quickly

Make Office Better

Use keyboard shortcut to show all formulas

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

Old iPhone batteries • Apple might have to pay £853m compensation in group lawsuit

STOP Google DELETING YOUR FILES • Time is running out to rescue important photos, documents, music and emails from your online accounts. Robert Irvine explains what you must do now to protect your precious...