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!

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From the Editor

Microsoft to W10 users: buy a new Copilot+ laptop • The top stories in the world of technology

iPlayer coming to Google TV Streamer after BBC approval

US Govt orders Google to sell Chrome

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Amazon closes Freevee – but you can still watch shows for free

Virgin Media and O2 to raise prices from April 2025

AI pensioner wastes scammers’ time with ‘rambling’ chat

Apple iCloud users could get £70 in ‘rip-off’ lawsuit

IN BRIEF

Are Fire TV Stick hackers modern-day Robin Hoods? • That’s what one recently claimed, though the judge wasn’t persuaded

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

DFS refunds reader after twice delivering damaged table

First Call Inks replied to me on Sunday morning

Grow Your Family Tree • If you’re struggling to find when and where your ancestors were born, 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

Geekom GT1 Mega • Fair and square

MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio • In graphic detail

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite • A whole new chapter

WHAT SHOULD I BUY? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Samsung ViewFinity S80UD • Grand stand

Paper weight

TCL 32S5400 • Shows off

A 5K monitor?

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

Win 1 of 4… Cuktech 20 laptop power banks

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

HOW TO… Upgrade an unsupported PC to run Windows 11 • 14 pages of easy-to-follow workshops and expert tips

Add subtitles to your videos using AI

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

What’s All the Fuss About… Virtually Parkinson • The legendary chat show host is returning from the grave via AI

BEST FREE DOWNLOADS FOR 2025 • Get more for less in the new year by grabbing the web’s best freebies. Robert Irvine recommends 21 brilliant new programs, apps and downloads that won’t cost you a penny

NEXT ISSUE • On sale Wednesday 18 December

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