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

Microsoft extends Windows 10 support – but it’ll cost you • The top stories in the world of technology

WINDOWS 12 ‘COMING JUNE 2024’

Top tech firms sign Government charter to fight online scams

Roku recommends shows based on what you’ve watched

IN BRIEF

British Library says hackers have leaked customer data online

Microsoft axes 365 browser extension

Sky viewers banned from sharing Netflix passwords

Brits spend nearly 4 hours online every day – mostly on phones

Will face scanning stop under-18s watching porn? • Ofcom wants tougher age checks to stop kids seeing sexual content

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

O2 gives refund after reader adds data not calls

Ashampoo gave me product keys going back years

Search prisoner of war questionnaires • If your ancestors were captured during World War 2, follow Judith Batchelor’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 misbehaving software

KEUMARS’ VILLAIN OF THE FORTNIGHT

Reviews • New products tested by our experts

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 • Small change

Acer Chromebook Plus 515 • Standard bearer

BenQ GW2790QT • Beyond the pale

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SPECS

Oppo A78 • No photo opportunity

What’s the best PC for my photos and graphics? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Yunzii AL71 • Lights up but weighed down

Sony WF-CN700N • Hear, hear!

OM System Tough TG-7 • Hard case

A flat mechanical keyboard?

On Sale Weds 3 Jan

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

Win 1 of 4 Anker soundcore Space One headphones

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

HOW TO… Digitise your old audio cassettes

Share files between your PC and phone for free

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 a live video feed in PowerPoint • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

Cocreator • Produce images from anything you type using Microsoft’s new tool

What You Must UNINSTALL in 2024 • Don’t let unsafe software, awful apps and dodgy extensions give you an unhappy new year. Robert Irvine reveals the rubbish PC and phone tools you should remove today

NEXT ISSUE • On sale Wednesday 3 January

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