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

Freely launches, but only has a handful of channels

Sign into your Microsoft accounts using passkeys

iPad Air comes in two screen sizes for first time

IN BRIEF

Netflix scraps Basic tier, so you’ll pay more to avoid ads

Google blocked 2.28m risky apps in 2023

UK bans device passwords that are easy to guess

Broadband cable thefts fall thanks to DNA markers

Have your details been stolen in huge Dell hack? • An attacker claims to have taken 49 million customer records

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

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Websites should show country of origin, but not high-street shops

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Nokia replaces reader’s phone with upgraded model

Silux Mobile helped me set up mobile broadband

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestors lived on Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man, follow Judith Batchelor’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 misbehaving software

Yahoo Boys

Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED

Huawei MateBook D 16 2024

Acer Vero B7 B277E

Brother HL-L8240CDW

Contrast ratio

Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station

Which printer handles A5 and C5 stationery?

Epomaker x Aula F75

Nothing Ear (a)

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7

A tablet that only streams music?

On Sale Weds 5 June

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

Win 1 of 4 OneOdio A10 headphones

Computeractive 2023 Back Issue CD & USB Stick

HOW TO… Hack your Fire tablet to install any app

Sharpen old photos and fix imperfections

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 the best office programs

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

Browser tabs • One Firefox user learned the perils of keeping too many open

WATCH ANYTHING ON YOUR TV STICK • Streaming devices are cheap and easy to use, but can also be restrictive. Robert Irvine explains how to get all the TV apps and content you thought were blocked

NEXT ISSUE • On sale Wednesday 5 June

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CATCH BURGLARS WITH SPY-CAMS • Hide tiny cameras around your home to secretly film intruders, but make sure you don’t break the law yourself. Daniel Booth reveals the best devices

STOP USING GOOGLE MAPS • Google Maps is the most popular app for exploring the world, but recently it’s gone downhill. Robert Irvine explains what’s gone wrong, and what you should use instead

Problems Solved • Our...