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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
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