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

BT delays phone landline switch-off to January 2027

Netflix axes downloads on Windows PCs

Hackers target ‘flaw’ in Foxit PDF Reader

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Google lets you search without photos, videos and news

Apple update brings back deleted photos and messages

UK watchdog probes Microsoft tool that records what you do

EE and Plusnet to refund 1.1m customers charged exit fees

IN BRIEF

Which extensions slow your web browser? • Don’t trade cryptocurrency, use VPN proxies or talk to AI assistants

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

Grow Your Family Tree • Judith Batchelor explains how a batch of new Findmypast records will help you…

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

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

Minisforum NAB9 • Cool box

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Gen 9 • Off colour

BenQ BL2970QT • Bright on the money

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ • Power failure

Trust Ody II Wireless Deskset • Strong, silent type

Blink Mini 2 • Wide-eyed

Opal Tadpole • Film clip

Kobo Clara Colour • Here are the highlights

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

Computeractive 2023 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2023

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Readers’ Tips

Browser Tips

Phone and Tablet Tips

Make Windows Better

Make Office Better

Create a digital suggestions box

Lost glasses • Google wants to help you find where you left them

DITCH YOUR OLD PASSWORDS NOW! • With password theft rocketing, it’s never been more important to get rid of your old, unsafe logins and start using new and unhackable replacements – including passkeys. Nik Rawlinson explains what you must do

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Make phone calls WITHOUT A SIGNAL • Don’t let patchy mobile reception prevent you from making and receiving phone calls. Robert Irvine explains how to keep talking when you can’t connect to 4G or 5G

HOW NOT TO SAVE YOUR VIDEOS • It’s sensible to be paranoid about your videos not being playable in years to come. Unless you store them wisely, future generations will miss out on your recordings. Daniel Booth explains what you should and shouldn’t do

Problems Solved • Our experts solve all your tech problems

Reader Support • Having a problem with our recommended software or expert tips? Email editor@computeractive.co.uk and we’ll do our best to help

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