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

Ofcom proposes ban on inflation-linked price rises • The top stories in the world of technology

380,000 HOMES NOW ON SOCIAL TARIFFS

EE TV replaces BT TV and adds Apple TV+

One-touch broadband switching delayed yet again

IN BRIEF

Israel-Hamas war tops 2023 Google searches

Openreach now halfway to 25m broadband target

You could get £1,800 in class lawsuit against phone networks

Russian hackers trick celebrities into praising Putin

Will the confusion over ‘fibre’ broadband finally end? • Ofcom has told firms to use simpler terms to help customers

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

Doggone it! Reader loses £44 as pet store closes

EBay reversed transaction after listing error

Search ANZAC records online • If your ancestors fought in the Australian and New Zealand armies in World War 1, 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 FORNIGHT • Reading Borough Council

Reviews • New products tested by our experts

Chuwi Corebox 5th • Stands and delivers

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Laptop • Off colour

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) • Primed and ready

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SPECS

Honor Pad X9 • Cost benefit

Is there a device that can alert me to a power cut? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Cherry KC 200 MX • No pressing issues

Edifier QD35 • A little light music

Ring Outdoor Camera Pro Battery • Watch this space

8K earbuds?

On Sale Weds 17 Jan

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

Win a… Kanto Audio ORA desktop speaker

Computeractive 2023 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2023

Workshops & Tips • 14 pages of easy-to-follow workshops and expert tips

HOW TO… Back up your WhatsApp chats, videos and photos

Increase your photos without losing any quality

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

Share a 2024 calendar with members • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

Freely • A broadband version of Freeview is heading your way in 2024

YOUR TOP 20 PROGRAMS REVEALED! • Which free software did Computeractive readers download the most in 2023? Robert Irvine reveals your 20 most popular programs and how to master them all

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