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

DuckDuckGo’s new browser takes on Chrome & Edge • The top stories in the world of technology

Over 20 councils removing cash payment for parking

Microsoft reveals which new processors can run Windows 11

Android phones making ‘silent’ 999 calls warn police

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Rescue your pics before Google closes Album Archive

Amazon uses AI to block fake reviews

Broadband ads must mention mid-contract price rises

EE to launch UK’s fastest broadband service

IN BRIEF

Is the price of TV streaming about to soar? • Broadcasters claim new laws on free trials will backfire

Chrome extensions containing malware

New tools • KeePass 2.54 www.snipca.com/46459

Email from ‘Outlook Support’

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

NHS not Facebook is to blame for privacy leaks

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Microsoft won’t fix Surface as goodwill gesture

O2 refunded me for Albanian data during cruise

Search UK clergy archives • Pray for good results as you follow Chris Paton’s advice to…

Your Genealogy Problems Solved

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

SOFTWARE WARNING! • Keumars Afifi-Sabet puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and misbehaving software

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

Google

Beelink SER6 Pro 7753HS • Little wonder

MSI Prestige 13 Evo • Off colour

Lenovo L32p-30 • Buy this for size

Canon Pixma G3570 • Tanks a lot

Printer speeds

Seagate Ultra Touch 5TB • No green deal

What’s the best powerline system for an old farmhouse?

SIZZLING HOT SUBSCRIPTIONS

Cooler Master MM712 • Comes in handy

HyperX Cloud III • Taking the mic

Samsung Galaxy A04s • Space saving

A tablet in a briefcase?

On Sale Weds 19 July

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

Win 1 of 4 iStorage datAshur PRO+C 32GB drives

Computeractive 2022 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2022

HOW TO… Find and remove duplicate files for free

How I search for duplicates

Run 200 free tools from one USB stick

Readers’ Tips

Create your own stamps for PDFs

Why I stopped using…

Canon Maxify GX4050

Browser Tips

WORKSHOP • Try Edge’s new ‘Browser essentials’ feature

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Downloading images in bulk

Phone and Tablet Tips

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Managing your mobile data

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs

Create your own volunteer forms

Windows Ink • Microsoft’s digital-pen software is getting a touch more useful

SMART TV PROBLEMS FIXED! • Don’t let poor...