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From the Editor
Windows 11 hit by Start menu and File Explorer bugs • The top stories in the world of technology
Turkish hacks increase, but Russia still biggest threat
Switch from Virgin to BT (and vice versa) more easily
Social-media sites must tackle financial scams or ‘face action’
IN BRIEF
TOMORROW’S WORLD
IN BRIEF
THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!
BT landline customer? You could get £500 ‘rip-off’ compensation
Ditch your dish! Sky launches streaming TV
Phone 159 to report scams – but be careful when doing so
New USB logos for 240-watt power
IN BRIEF
Is ultra-fast broadband about to get much cheaper? • Openreach has cut the price providers pay for its cables
Facebook Marketplace scams • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
New tools • Turn off Chrome’s Idle Detection
ScamWatch • Readers warn readers
Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind
Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights
Reader squeezes £100 more out of Currys
Amazon replaced shattered Fire 10 tablet
Track down medical ancestors • Are there doctors and nurses in your family tree? Nick Peers reveals how to…
Your Genealogy Problems Solved
Best Free Software • Robert Irvine recommends new programs that won’t cost you a thing
WHAT SHOULD I DOWNLOAD? • We tell you what software & apps to use
WizTree • Wayne Williams has 20TB of files scattered across his drives, so he asks WizTree to find them. It might even help him launch a comedy career
Named & Shamed • Barry Collins puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software trying to trick you
WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?
Hayder Aljayyash
Acer Swift 3 • Turns it up to 11
Lenovo Legion T5i • Losing the generation game
SamsungGalaxy Tab S7+ • Takes a bite out of Apple?
Apple iPad mini • Small wonder
eMMC storage
HP OfficeJet 8012e • Text appeal
WHAT SHOULD I BUY? • We solve your buying dilemmas
Teamgroup PD1000 • Tough nut to crack
Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini MSS110 • Walls have ears
TP-Link Deco Voice X20 • Alexa, speed up my Wi-Fi
Car keys on my phone
NEXT ISSUE
BuyIt • Our pick of products that have won the BuyIt award
Win a… Chillblast WAP 2500U mini PC
HOW TO… Set up a tri-band Wi-Fi router
How I use a tri-band router
WHY CAN A ROUTER CONNECT TO A MAXIMUM OF 255 DEVICES?
Change these Windows 11 settings today
Readers’ Tips
Reader recommends…
Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions
WORKSHOP • Ditch Edge for Brave in Windows 11
BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Blocking ads on YouTube
Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device
BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight
BEST APPS FOR… • Finding petrol
Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version
Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & LibreOffice
Draw on PCs with TeamViewer whiteboard • Run a club or society? Here's how your tech can make it easier
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