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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

Google ditches Chromecast for new TV-streaming device

Chrome and Edge infected with malicious extensions

Windows vulnerability could ‘downgrade’ your PC

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

Panasonic launches Freely TVs – but new Roku TVs are cheaper

Sky and EE TV scrap Netflix Basic

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Electoral Commision slammed for Chinese hack of 40m voters

Scammers use fake Google Authenticator adverts

Is Google’s 20-year search dominance about to end? • A US judge has ruled it illegally acted as a monopoly

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 • If you think your criminal ancestors were punished by being sent overseas, follow Judith Batchelor’s advice to…

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

Palicomp AMD Destiny • Need for speed

HP Envy x360 13in • Return to the fold

HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e • That inking feeling

Amazon Echo Spot (2024) • Wakey, wakey!

Arlo Essential 2K Outdoor Security Camera • Watch this space

Ultimate Ears Everboom • Rock garden

Endgame OP1 8k • Snap judgment

Saiyin DS6305 • Cheap and earful

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

QDOS SnapStand wireless 3-in-1 Apple chargers

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

HOW TO… Convert and edit the perfect video • What you need: Any Video Converter Time required: One hour

Secure your passwords with Microsoft Authenticator • What you need: Microsoft Authenticator Time required: 20 minutes

Readers’ Tips

Browser Tips

Brilliant things to do on your device

Make Windows Better

Make Office Better

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

Adverts in Skype • As hell freezes over, Microsoft actually says it’ll remove some ads

Make Your USB STICKS Last Forever • Don’t risk losing important files stored on old removable drives. Robert Irvine explains how to maintain and protect your USB sticks to keep them fast, reliable and secure

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Stop Google BREAKING your browser extensions • Google’s controversial Manifest V3 plan may kill off your ad blocker and other privacy tools. Robert Irvine explains what’s happening and how to reduce its impact

Protect your network with GlassWire • GlassWire is a powerful network-monitoring tool and firewall. Nick Peers reveals how to use its secret features to shield your PC and Wi-Fi from malicious activity

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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