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

Faulty updates cause Windows 10 apps to crash

Microsoft Edge usage hits new high

Broadband prices rise by 7.9% from April

Find OneDrive files using people’s faces

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Netflix axes its cheapest no-advert TV package

Ofcom to oversee BBC news online

Snipping Tool will let you add shapes to screenshots

BT customers charged £10 a month in error for Xbox Game Pass

Does Freely’s launch mean the death of Freeview? • It’s coming soon with features never seen before on free services

Scam adverts on Facebook Marketplace • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

New tools • AdGuard Temp Mail www.snipca.com/49074

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

‘AI PC’ is meaningless until it can do all this

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Temu refunds reader – but then items turn up

ieGeek’s software helped fixed security camera

Search US immigration records • If your ancestors sought a better life across the Atlantic, follow Judith Batchelor’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! • Google updates Chrome’s Incognito terms

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

DPD’s chatbot

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 • Simple pleasures

GMKtec NucBox M4 • Generation Ex

Acer Swift Go 14 • Quick silver

HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e • Fine print

VESA

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE • Down to earth

Which photo scanner would you recommend? • We solve your buying dilemmas

CMF Watch Pro • Face time

Ezviz H3C • Wired for vision

Hisense 43A6KTUK • Set fair

Wireless PC speakers?

NEXT ISSUE • On Sale Weds 28 Feb

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

Corel PaintShop Pro 2023

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

HOW TO… Stream from your PC to your smart TV

How I use Jellyfin

Add subtitles to your videos

Readers’ Tips • Handy hints and tips from your fellow readers

Open folders with just one click

Apple’s Podcasts app

Palicomp AMD Cobra PC

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • Change the position of Chrome’s ‘Search tabs’ button

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Adding extra tools to your browser

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

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Copying data to a new phone

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Add ‘Copy as path’ to right-click menu

Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs

Create a ‘data dashboard’ that updates in real time

Add backgrounds to your videos...