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

Update now to fix flaw in every password manager

‘Offensive’ Tony Hancock episode shown on YouTube

Beware fake travel adapters that give electric shocks

Parents sue ChatGPT following suicide of their teenage son

IN BRIEF

Ban kids from using VPNs, says children’s commissioner

Google to block sideloading apps like ad-blockers

UK Govt drops request for Apple user data, says US spy chief

Change PayPal logins as 15.8m passwords go on sale

Do you actually own films and TV you buy online? • A new lawsuit claims Amazon is misleading viewers on Prime Video

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

New tools • Google’s Password Manager app for Android

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Doro confirms L10 phone doesn’t do what reader wants

Roberts fixed all three of my old digital radios

Grow Your Family Tree • Life at sea was dangerous for your ancestors, so they may have made arrangements before leaving. Richard Holt 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

Geekom IT15 AI • Game changer

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ • Quick silver

TP-Link Archer BE550 • Magnificent seven

HP LaserJet Pro 4002dn • Two-tone hit

Keyboard sizes

Motorola Edge 60 • Close call

How can I hear speech on my TV?

Dell Pro Wired Collaboration Keyboard KB525C • Key change

Amazfit Bip 6 • Wrist assured

Sky Glass Air • Total turn off

On Sale Weds 24 Sept

A phone with a projector?

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

Majority Landbeach Portable DAB radios

Computeractive 2024 Back Issue CD & USB Stick

HOW TO… Transfer your files from Windows 10 to 11

Pixelate sensitive info when taking screenshots

Readers’ Tips • Want to recommend hardware or software to fellow readers?

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

AI Tips • Clever new tools and tweaks

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

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

BEST APPS FOR… • Upgrading your phone’s clock

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

YouTube age checks • Google’s video-streaming service has introduced AI-powered age verification – but users aren’t impressed

WINDOWS 10 SURVIVAL GUIDE • Unwilling or unable to upgrade to Windows 11 when Microsoft ends support for Windows 10? Robert Irvine explains how to keep using your PC safely after 14 October

NEXT ISSUE • On sale Wednesday 24 September

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