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From the Editor

Tor launches its first VPN app but warns of bugs • The top stories in the world of technology

Test your web speed from Windows’ system tray

YouTube to suspend Family accounts shared outside household

Apple releases thinnest ever iPhone – at just 5.6mm

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

Freely ‘to overtake Freeview by 2030’ as viewers ditch TV aerials

2.5bn Gmail users hacked? Complete rubbish says Google

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Google won’t have to sell Chrome, but must share search secrets

Sky facing £2bn claim for ‘not telling customers contracts were ending’

Has Apple’s new iPhone Air killed off the SIM card? • It’s the first phone available worldwide that connects only by eSIM

Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

New tools • Microsoft Edge redirects you to HTTPS

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

ChatGPT should carry a health warning

Grain Connect says it won’t charge for engineers’ visits

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Nextbase helped me to use dashcam’s iPhone app

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestor was imprisoned for failing to pay their debts, 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

Blessing ‘Bonka’ Mudzinge

GMKtec NucBox G10 • Simple pleasure

LG gram Pro • Doesn’t pull its weight

Google Pixel 10 • Hot shot

Huawei MatePad 11.5 • Trouble in Store

HDMI 2.2

Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 • A quick read

Which mini PC has the quietest fans? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Trust Keyra • Split the difference

Shokz OpenDots One • Clipped tones

GL-iNet Flint 3 • A signal success

A monitor with a 720Hz refresh rate?

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

Win 1 of 4 Majority Naga 80 TV soundbars

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

HOW TO… • Synchronise files across your own home network

Scan and edit PDFs on your phone for free

Readers’ Tips

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

AI Tips • Clever new tools and tweaks

What you should install this fortnight

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

Rain and flood warnings

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs

Rehearse presentations in PowerPoint • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

Direct to Device • You may soon be able to make phone calls by satellite

BEST NEW TV APPS • Don’t limit your viewing to the same old broadcasters and streaming services. Robert Irvine...