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

Scammers buy pensioners’ Facebook data for just 16p

Russia hacks Europe through Google Drive & Dropbox

New ‘overflow’ menu adds more icons to Windows 11 taskbar

Google’s servers crash in heatwave, knocking websites offline

IN BRIEF

Amazon sues Facebook groups over fake reviews

Microsoft to end 365 support on Windows 7

Make sure 999 calls work in power cuts, Ofcom demands

EE blocks illegal music downloads on its phone network

Does Windows 12 mean it’s all over for Windows 11? • Reports say Microsoft is returning to a three-yearly release schedule

Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

iD Mobile drops debt after reader proves his wife’s stroke

Bose sent my soundbar to Belgium to fix

Grow Your Family Tree • Restoration work means you can search documents destroyed in Dublin 100 years ago. Follow Chris Paton’s advice 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

Chrome extensions • David Ludlow is tempted by Brave, but work commitments force him to use Chrome. It’s just about bearable with the help of these extensions

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

Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 7 • Top position

Cyberpower Infinity X123 Pro • Contains graphic content

Synology RT6600ax • Easy does it

Samsung Galaxy A13 • Big name on a budget

Screen brightness

Oppo Find X5 Lite • Balance of powers

Which smartphone with a small screen should I go for?

JLab GO Air Pop • Get an earful

Poco Watch • Slap it on your wrist

Panasonic TX-48JZ980 • Smart set

An iPad with an OLED screen?

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

HOW TO… Destroy an old hard drive • 14 pages of easy-to-follow workshops and expert tips

Recover deleted files for free

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

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

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

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & LibreOffice

In The Club • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

Ripping CDs • Microsoft has remembered that you might actually want to do this

WHY YOU MUST BUY A MINI PC • Small but powerful, the rise of mini PCs proves that size matters more than ever in computing. Nik Rawlinson explains why they make such brilliant alternatives to traditional computers

Has your phone been HACKED? • Your mobile device can be infected with malware without you knowing. Robert Irvine reveals how to spot the telltale signs and explains what you should do next

Cancel your software subscriptions • With the cost of living still rising, can you really afford to keep paying monthly for programs? Robert Irvine...