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

News • The top stories in the world of technology

WINDOWS 11 24H2 COMING TO MORE PCs

Sky launches new £15 Essential TV package

Openreach’s app ‘cuts missed appointments by 30%’

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

‘Brain rot’ beats ‘dynamic pricing’ as Word of the Year

Three men die after ‘Google Maps sends car off bridge’

Google users could get £100 each as lawsuit proceeds

‘Sextortion’ scammers send photos of victims’ homes

Are Chinese hackers reading your text messages? • They’ve broken into US networks and could target the UK next

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 • Most of us have ancestors who served in the armed forces between 1939 and 1945. Judith Batchelor explains how 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 software trying to trick you

Reviews • New products tested by our experts

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7441)

Netgear Nighthawk RS200

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion

Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera

Anker MagGo Power Bank

Logitech H570e

Panasonic SC-HTB100

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

Computeractive 2023

HOW TO… Use hearing aids with phones and Windows

Diagnose RAM problems using Glow’s new tools

Readers’ Tips

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

Four hours, 20 minutes • We’re all (mis)spending much more time on the internet

DITCH YOUR CABLES in 2025 • Don’t suffer another year of tangled wires and connector confusion. Robert Irvine reveals the best ways to go wireless on your PC, phone, TV and other devices

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New Year, New Email • Start the year by reorganising your inbox – or by switching to a better email service. Jonathan Parkyn reveals the best ways to improve your email experience in 2025

What’s being axed in 2025 • It won’t be a happy new year for some tech products and their users. Robert Irvine reveals the services and devices that will shut down or stop working in 2025

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

Jargon Buster

Easy when you Know How • Seeking a free way to watch videos offline on the train, Robert Irvine tries to…