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!

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From the Editor

Almost all UK firms ‘not ready’ for phone switch-off • The top stories in the world of technology

Google’s new tablet can be used as a smart speaker

YouTube forces you to allow adverts to watch videos

Vodafone to start turning off 3G network from June

IN BRIEF

Watch out for HTML email scams as attacks surge

IBM stops filling jobs that can be done by artificial intelligence

Report scams in one click under new Govt anti-fraud strategy

Watchdog warns pension funds after huge Capita hack

Will Microsoft force you to upgrade Windows? • New full-screen messages are nagging you to make the leap

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

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Stop moaning about phone alert

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Grow Your Family Tree • If you know where your ancestors came from, follow Chris Paton’s advice to…

Best Free Software • Robert Irvine recommends new programs that won’t cost you a thing

SHOULD I PAY FOR…? • Choose the right version of software

What should I download? • We advise you which software and apps to use

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

Wired2Fire Ultima WS Pro Home Office • New products tested by our experts

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BenQ GW2485TC • PC MONITOR | £149 from Box www.snipca.com/45896

Brother DCP-J1800DW • PRINTER | £200 from Ryman www.snipca.com/45948

Seagate OneTouch Hub 12TB • EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE | From £99 from Amazon www.snipca.com/45912

Cooler Master CK720 • KEYBOARD | £90 from CCL www.snipca.com/45903

Swann CoreCam • SECURITY CAMERA | £89 from Amazon www.snipca.com/45904

Kobo Elipsa 2E • EBOOK READER | £350 from Kobo www.snipca.com/45970

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

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

Win 1 of 4 Devolo WiFi 6 5400 repeaters

ON SALE NOW!

HOW TO… Build your own PC firewall for free

Workshop • Block all annoying junk as you browse the web

Readers’ Tips

Refurbished Dell Latitude 14.1in laptop • £162 from eBay www.snipca.com/45790

Browser Tips

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Blocking malicious websites

Phone and Tablet Tips

Make Windows Better

Make Office Better

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

What’s All the Fuss About… • The ‘Godfather of AI’ warns that it’s becoming smarter than humans

BUILD YOUR OWN PC • Create your perfect computer from scratch by assembling the hardware yourself. In this complete guide, we reveal the parts you need to buy and explain how to put them all together

What to prepare before you start

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Why you must buy a REFURBISHED PHONE • You don’t need to spend a small fortune on a smartphone. Buying a refurbished model could save you hundreds of pounds, though you...