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

BT and Virgin pause digital rollout after telecare failures

FIVE PLEDGES FOR VULNERABLE CUSTOMERS

240m PCs heading for landfill when Windows 10 support ends

More than 94,000PB downloaded in UK in 2023

IN BRIEF

Amazon brings ads to Prime Video – and charges to remove them

EBay sellers to pay tax in crackdown

Over half of UK homes can now get FTTP broadband

Banks forced to refund most scam victims

Has Google turned off cookies on your computer? • Check whether you’ve been selected to join a very exclusive club

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

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Three more things Ofcom should do to protect customers

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

CeX refunds £851 after first claiming reader broke phone

Dell replaced faulty monitor within 24 hours

Grow Your Family Tree • If you think your ancestors made local headlines, follow Judith Batchelor’s instructions 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

Marius Bucys

GMKtec NucBox M3

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

Brother MFC-J6540dw

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Barebones PCs

Corel PaintShop Pro 2023

What’s the best ink-tank printer for me?

Dell Dual Charge Dock

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2

Majority Oakington

An ultra-light laptop-tablet?

NEXT ISSUE

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

Win 1 of 4 CHERRY KC 200 MX keyboards

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… List and find files using Command Prompt

How I use DIR commands

Launch portable apps faster from your USB stick

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

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

Copilot key • Microsoft has made the biggest change to PC keyboards in 30 years

WHAT YOU MUST CHANGE ON YouTube • Watching videos on YouTube has become a frustrating experience – unless you pay for its Premium plan. Robert Irvine reveals expert ways to improve your viewing for free

NEXT ISSUE • On sale Wednesday 31 January

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BEST FREE PHOTOS FOR YOUR DESKTOP • Bring your screen to life by replacing the default Windows background with more interesting images. Robert Irvine explains how and where to get the best wallpaper

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