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

Microsoft fixes Outlook bug that slows down computers

Netflix adds dialogue-only subtitles to shows

Roku’s new small TV sticks won’t block other ports

New YouTube design gets thumbs down

IN BRIEF

Being nice to ChatGPT costs OpenAI “millions of dollars”

AI scammers use Quick Assist to access your PC

Google to turn off. co.uk search address

Vodafone & Three ‘planning to launch TV service’

Will Yahoo or OpenAI buy Google Chrome? • Only one could seriously snap up the world’s biggest browser

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

MacKiev refunds reader for missing Family Tree Maker 24

Currys’ Swedish store fixed problem with UK printer

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestor was a tradesman belonging to a masonic lodge, follow Richard Holt’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

CyberPowerPC Infinity Z890 Air • Ahead of the game

PCSpecialist 16 Fusion VI • Best of British

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro • Splitting sides

Samsung Galaxy A56 • Out of this world

Multiple monitors

PNY Elite-X Fit • A short drive

Can you suggest a budget monitor for editing photos? • We solve your buying dilemmas

1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51 • Keep the noise down

Tribit StormBox Lava • Speaks volumes

Onyx Boox Palma 2 • Phone book

A foldable ebook reader?

NEXT ISSUE • On Sale Weds 21 May

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

Win 1 of 8… Majority Little Shelford Portable Bluetooth DAB+ radios

Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2024

Workshops & Tips • 14 pages of easy-to-follow workshops and expert tips

HOW TO… Use your smartphone to help with DIY

Master your tabs with Zen Browser

Readers’ Tips

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • View two web pages side-by-side in Brave

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Cleaning up your bookmarks

Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Observing insects

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 ‘inetpub’ folder • It took Microsoft a week to explain what this mysterious folder is

BLOCK ALL SPAM CALLS • Don’t let spammers and scammers make you dread answering the phone. Robert Irvine explains the most effective ways to detect and avoid nuisance calls and messages

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