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Computeractive

618
Magazine

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!

Computeractive

From the Editor

Backlash grows over changes to Windows 11 taskbar

New Power Toys tool reveals where your cursor is

‘Hey, Siri–get me Apple Music for half price!’

New laws needed to keep UK radio on smart speakers

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Royal Mint to extract gold from old phones

Million people followed scammers’ instructions this summer

Group on will refund customers it previously refused

Access 300 Govt services via one app

IN BRIEF

Should the police use social media more? • Bobbies on the beat should also be online says commissioner

Fake anti-virus email renewals

New tools • Firefox 93 blocks ‘insecure’ downloads

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

Upgrading to Windows 11 is easy – just do it!

Consumer active • We stand up for your legal rights

John Lewis refunds readers after nine repairs

Kondor helped me return ‘burn risk’ earbuds

Grow Your Family Tree • Need a more advanced way to visualise your research? Nick Peers explains how to…

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

PowerShell • Command Prompt remains an old favourite, but Wayne Williams now prefers its successor. He explains how it lets him control Windows updates

Named & Shamed • Barry Collins puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software trying to trick you

Openreach

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 • Double-paned Windows

Dynabook TecraA40-J-11J • Off colour

Best PC monitors for under £250 • Stop squinting at your tiny, low-resolution screen – we’ve tested five PC monitors that come in a surprising range of sizes for less than £250

Can I get an internet-free printer for under £100?

Xiaomi Pad5 • Looks great, lasts long

High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Logitech MX Keys Mini • Types of travel

Fitbit Charge 5 • Watch in colour

Roberts Stream 94i • Turn on, tune in, no drop outs

An ebook reader with a pen

OnSale Weds 17 Nov

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

Win1 of 5 Eufy Solo Cam E40 cameras

Computeractive 2020 Back Issue CD

HOW TO… Set up an eSIM to use two lines on your phone • What you need: Recent mobile phone Time required: 30 minutes

Beat Microsoft’s restrictions to install Windows 11

Readers’ Tips

Why I stopped using…

Reader recommends…

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • Turn a website into a PWA in Vivaldi

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Applying dark mode to websites

Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Transcribing conversations

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Restore the Windows 10 right-click menu

Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & LibreOffice

Add video backgrounds to...


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Frequency: Every other week Pages: 76 Publisher: Future Publishing Ltd Edition: 618

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: November 3, 2021

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

subjects

Tech & Gaming

Languages

English

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!

Computeractive

From the Editor

Backlash grows over changes to Windows 11 taskbar

New Power Toys tool reveals where your cursor is

‘Hey, Siri–get me Apple Music for half price!’

New laws needed to keep UK radio on smart speakers

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Royal Mint to extract gold from old phones

Million people followed scammers’ instructions this summer

Group on will refund customers it previously refused

Access 300 Govt services via one app

IN BRIEF

Should the police use social media more? • Bobbies on the beat should also be online says commissioner

Fake anti-virus email renewals

New tools • Firefox 93 blocks ‘insecure’ downloads

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

Upgrading to Windows 11 is easy – just do it!

Consumer active • We stand up for your legal rights

John Lewis refunds readers after nine repairs

Kondor helped me return ‘burn risk’ earbuds

Grow Your Family Tree • Need a more advanced way to visualise your research? Nick Peers explains how to…

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

PowerShell • Command Prompt remains an old favourite, but Wayne Williams now prefers its successor. He explains how it lets him control Windows updates

Named & Shamed • Barry Collins puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software trying to trick you

Openreach

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 • Double-paned Windows

Dynabook TecraA40-J-11J • Off colour

Best PC monitors for under £250 • Stop squinting at your tiny, low-resolution screen – we’ve tested five PC monitors that come in a surprising range of sizes for less than £250

Can I get an internet-free printer for under £100?

Xiaomi Pad5 • Looks great, lasts long

High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Logitech MX Keys Mini • Types of travel

Fitbit Charge 5 • Watch in colour

Roberts Stream 94i • Turn on, tune in, no drop outs

An ebook reader with a pen

OnSale Weds 17 Nov

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

Win1 of 5 Eufy Solo Cam E40 cameras

Computeractive 2020 Back Issue CD

HOW TO… Set up an eSIM to use two lines on your phone • What you need: Recent mobile phone Time required: 30 minutes

Beat Microsoft’s restrictions to install Windows 11

Readers’ Tips

Why I stopped using…

Reader recommends…

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • Turn a website into a PWA in Vivaldi

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Applying dark mode to websites

Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Transcribing conversations

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Restore the Windows 10 right-click menu

Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & LibreOffice

Add video backgrounds to...


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