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

New version of Flyby11 beats Microsoft’s security block

WHAT WE THINK

Microsoft adds more pinned apps to Start menu

Map shows when (or if) you’ll get gigabit broadband

BT customers won’t be compensated for ‘overcharged’ landlines

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Man who lost Bitcoin fortune wants to buy rubbish tip

Sky hikes prices by 6.2%, so check if you can cancel for free

Search in ChatGPT without having to sign into account

Netflix raises UK prices for all its subscribers

Will foreign TV companies start blocking your VPN? • Legal action in France threatens your ability to watch anything from anywhere

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

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

Windows 11 deserves to be more popular than 10

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Reader gets Argos refund within hours of our advice

EE store organised our broadband switch from BT

Grow Your Family Tree • One of the most important records of recent years is now available to more people. Follow Richard Holt’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

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

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 4 • Slimline tonic

Acer Aspire Vero 16 • Green fingers

HP Envy 6530e • High maintenance

Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro • Quick to please

Colourful USB ports

PNY Pro Elite V3 • At a push

WHAT SHOULD I BUY? • We solve your buying dilemmas

TopMate C12 Laptop Cooling Pad • Chill out

Logitech G309 Lightspeed • High profiles

Roberts Rambler Classic • Can’t get past the price

A golden graphics card?

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

Win 1 of 4…Netac ZX20L 2TB portable SSDs

Computeractive 2024 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2024

HOW TO… • What you need: Clipchamp Time required: 60 minutes

Create the perfect widget setup

Readers’ Tips

Set a timer for scheduled screenshots

Why I stopped using…

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • How to use Chrome’s AI-powered history search

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Shortening long web addresses

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

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Installing browser extensions

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Open subfolders in File Explorer’s left pane

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

Human-level AI • Prepare for tech that’s better than you at...