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

Huge rise in scammers impersonating real businesses

Microsoft delays banning ‘copycat’ Store apps

New-look Gmail is here, but you can easily go back

NHS digital revolution ‘must not leave elderly patients behind’

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Driver cancels parking fine after Google proves he wasn’t there

Hackers deface British Army’s Twitter and YouTube pages

Apple fails to block mass lawsuit for ‘app overcharging’

Doubts over broadband firms’ ‘cost of living’ plan

IN BRIEF

How would a BT strike affect your broadband? • Repairs and installation of new lines could be delayed nationwide

‘Link-less’ PayPal email scams

New tools • Android shortcut for Google’s Password Manager

Apple Pay ‘unusual activity’

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

CEO refunds reader within two days of getting email

Cambridge Audio found me a new grill in Hong Kong

Explore FamilySearch’s Research Wiki • One of the best online resources makes it easy to look for records at a county level. Chris Paton 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

PowerShell • David Ludlow is hoping to win a photography competition. But before he enters, he needs a fast way of renaming all his files

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

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

Adeel Habib

Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 • Star turn

Huawei MateStation X • All-in-wonder

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro • Movies on the move

HP Envy Inspire 7920e • That inking feeling

M-Disc DVDs & Blu-rays

Realme 9 5G • Cheap shots

WHAT SHOULD I BUY? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Logitech G413 • True to type

Grell TWS/1 In-ear Headphones • Hear loud and clear

CyberLink PowerDirector 20 Ultimate • Cutting edge

An eargasm?

On Sale Weds 3 Aug

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

TP-Link Deco X20 Mesh Wi-Fi (2-pack)

Computeractive 2021 Back Issue CD

Access all your passwords on any device

How I use Bitwarden

Record your PC screen with audio using PicPick

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

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • Manage your Chrome extensions using NooBoss

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Checking bookmarks still work

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

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Summer ailments

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & LibreOffice

Embed an Excel file on your site • Run a club or society? Here's how your tech can make it easier

Cancelling Amazon Prime • You’ll soon be...