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

Scammers target public with ‘CrowdStrike outage’ emails

WERE YOU AFFECTED BY THE OUTAGE? • What you told us by email, X and Facebook

Use What3Words to share your location, say emergency services

Transfer photos from Google to Apple iCloud without downloading

IN BRIEF

Kaspersky leaves US and lays off staff

Microsoft updates Windows to stop hackers exploiting Internet Explorer

Money expert Martin Lewis is scammers’ favourite celebrity

Microsoft to axe support for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2

Will Ofcom’s inflation-linked ban lead to higher prices? • Customers on cheaper deals fear they’ll end up paying more

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

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Objecting to rural masts doesn’t make you a NIMBY

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Currys partially refunds forgotten insurance payments

Say it out loud: Quiet PC fixed my wife’s machine quickly

Grow Your Family Tree • There are plenty of online records documenting followers of nonconformist religions. Judith Batchelor explains how 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

Heidi Bucknall

Geekom A8

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405

Lenovo Tab P12 with Matte Display

HP LaserJet Pro 3202dw

Copilot+ PCs

Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Solar

Is your favourite desktop PC still worth buying? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3

Earzz Monitors

TCL 32SF540K

A smart lock that unlocks with a wave?

On Sale Weds 14 Aug

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

Win 1 of 8 Majority Bluetooth MP3 Players

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

HOW TO… Edit your photos without ever ruining them

Turn off Windows’ most annoying features

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

Windows 11’s Category view • Microsoft is making a fresh Start with one of its most important tools

Best FREE APPS For Your VIDEOS MUSIC & PHOTOS • Ditch the default camera and microphone apps on your phone or tablet for superior free alternatives. Robert Irvine explains how to capture, edit and enhance content like the experts do

Stop free apps collecting your data

Five video, music and photo apps to avoid

NEXT ISSUE • On sale Wednesday 14 August

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