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!

Computeractive

From the Editor

Switching from Edge to be made easier in Windows 11

WHAT WE THINK

SUPPORT ENDS FOR WINDOWS 10 2004

Euro 2020 scores big in Google’s 2021 searches

Scams must be covered in Online Safety Bill, say MPs

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Don’t neglect 3G customers, Govt urged, as switch-off confirmed

Virgin upgrades entire network to gigabit broadband

Google unveils Android designed for larger screens

28 per cent of UK homes can get fibre broadband – but many choose not to

IN BRIEF

Do China and Russia threaten a ‘free and open’ internet? • Spy chiefs warn about rising cyber-attacks amid a ‘clash of values’

‘Get an Omicron test kit’ emails

New tools • Brave’s ‘Debouncing’

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

Windows 11 is no ‘flop’ – just give it time

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

PayPal refunds reader after first refusing

Laptops Direct’s prompt Asus refund

Link events to families in your tree • Most trees centre on individuals, but there is another way to bring data together. Nick Peers explains 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

Synology Surveillance Station • David Ludlow uses his NAS and this free program to store his security videos online

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

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

Natasha Dawn

HP Pavilion Aero 13 • Simply the (second) best

MSI Pulse GL66 • Game for anything

Best smart TVs for 2022 • If you’re looking to buy a new TV this year, make sure you can watch your favourite streaming services on it. Here, we test five of the best smart TVs around

WHAT SHOULD I BUY? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Honor 50 • Coming bright back

Power Supply Unit

Sony WF-1000XM4 • Easy listening

D-Link DWA-X1850 AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter • Makes sixth sense

Rock Space AC2100 WiFi Range Extender • No six appeal

A 12th-generation Intel processor?

On Sale Weds 19 Jan

BuyIt • Our pick of products that have won the BuyIt award

Win 1 of 2 SoloCam S40

HOW TO… Transfer your files to a new computer

BUY PCMOVER HOME 11 FOR JUST £9.99

How I transfer my data

Delete empty folders from your computer

Readers’ Tips • Handy hints and tips from your fellow readers

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • Play the new skiing game in Edge

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Skipping CAPTCHAs on websites

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

BESTNEWAPPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Measuring noise levels

MakeWindows Better • Expert tips for every version

Show process details when your computer starts

Make Office Better •...