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From the Editor
Windows 10 update fixes ‘PC go slow’ problems • The top stories in the world of technology
Senders of ‘harmful’ messages face five years in jail
Vodafone to switch off 3G from 2023
New York Times buys Wordle and keeps it free ‘initially’
IN BRIEF
UK firms told to boost defences against Russian cyber attacks
Wi-Fi 7 means you’ll ‘never need Ethernet cables ever again’
Connect your PC for 8 hours to get updates, says Microsoft
More people using councils’ services online
Should Google and Facebook refund victims of scams? • It could help fight the ‘fraud epidemic’, MPs say
Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind
I saved £10 a month haggling with Virgin
Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights
Section 75 does cover some PayPal cases
John Lewis got Openreach to arrive at 8am next day
Grow Your Family Tree • Locate the whereabouts of more than 38 million people a century ago as Chris Paton explains how to…
Best Free Software • Robert Irvine recommends new programs that won’t cost you a thing
How can I stop desktop icons changing position? • We tell you what software & apps to use
BIOS • David Ludlow wants a quiet life now that he’s working from home, so he found a clever way of adjusting his PC’s fan speed
Named & Shamed • Barry Collins puts the boot into tech villains, jargonspouting companies and software trying to trick you
Asus ExpertBook B1 B1500 • LAPTOP £655 from Ebuyer www.snipca.com/40741
PC Specialist Titan Spark • PC £1,350 from PC Specialist www.snipca.com/40758
D-Link R15 Eagle Pro AI AX1500 Smart Router • ROUTER £57 from Amazon www.snipca.com/40720
Motorola Moto G200 • PHONE £400 from Motorola www.snipca.com/40764
Ebook reader screens
Eufy SoloCam S40 • SECURITY CAMERA £199 from Amazon www.snipca.com/40704
What’s the best DVD drive for ripping my film collection?
Das Keyboard 4 Professional • KEYBOARD £139 from Amazon www.snipca.com/40715
MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless Mouse • MOUSE £65 from Amazon www.snipca.com/40716
Wunda WundaSmart Super Bundle • SMART HEATING | £440 from Amazon www.snipca.com/40781
A 500Hz monitor?
On Sale Weds 2 March
Buy It • Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award
Win 1 of 2 M2 portable SSDs (1TB)
Computeractive 2020 Back Issue CD
Tweak your router or modem’s QoS settings
Stop people using selected software on your PC • What you need: AskAdmin Time required: 30 minutes
Readers’ Tips
Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions
Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device
BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight
BEST APPS FOR… • Finding TV shows and films
Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version
Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & LibreOffice
Add subtitles to PowerPoint presentations
Quantum apocalypse • Scientists are racing to prevent the death of encryption
NEVER GET TRACKED ONLINE • Want to browse the web...