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

Extend Windows 10 support for $30 – but just for one year • The top stories in the world of technology

Search the web in ChatGPT – though it’s not free yet

Interpol warns patients about hackers stealing NHS records

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Amazon’s first colour Kindle suffers from yellow fever

Scammers impersonate dentists to con patients

Channel 4 app arrives on Google Chromecast and TV Streamer

Flight Simulator 2024 on sale with 125 aircraft and 160 airports

Will TV streaming kill off Freeview and the BBC? • Both could be under threat as viewing habits change

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

Octaplus gives reader £150 to spend on Amazon

Argos refunded me within 24 hours of complaining

Search Boer War records • If your ancestors fought in South Africa at the turn of the 20th century, follow Judith Batchelor’s advice 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 software trying to trick you

GMKtec NucBox M7 Pro • Holds all the cards

Asus ExpertBook P5 • Ultra fast

Apple iPad mini 7 • Small world

Lenovo Legion R25F-30 • Game on

OCuLink

Anker Prime Charger 200W • Power sharing

Which PC would you recommend for making music? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 • Take notes

DeltaHub Carpio 2.0 • Moving support

Huawei Watch D2 • Feel the pressure

A £100 mouse mat?

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

Win 1 of 3… EZVIZ BC1C 2K+ security cameras

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

HOW TO… • Increase volume of videos without distortion

Master Opera’s brilliant new browser tools

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

Russia fining Google • It’s gonna need a bigger cheque book

Never miss another SOFTWARE UPDATE • Don’t let outdated programs compromise the security and performance of your PC. Robert Irvine explains how to ensure you’re always running the latest and safest versions

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12 devices you must buy on Black Friday • With the annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events almost upon us, Robert Irvine predicts a dozen of the best bargains to expect, plus five you should avoid

Ditch Your SIM card • Is it time to...