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 removes OneDrive safety net for deleted files

Apple starts selling MacBook Neo repair parts

Amazon stops ebook purchases on old Kindles

Microsoft leaks video of new moveable taskbar

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Facebook worker accused of downloading 30,000 private pics

Ubuntu Linux now requires more RAM than Windows 11

Talk to friends on Facebook? Brits prefer chatting to AI

50 malicious Android apps have been installed 2.3m times

Why are people leaving ChatGPT for Claude? • Millions of users have switched to something more powerful

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

New tools • Google Drive’s ransomware warnings

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

You can’t reduce UK weather forecasts to single icons

HP refunds reader £1,600 for damaged Omen PC

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Minisforum fixed problem with barebones mini PC

Grow Your Family Tree • With scarlet frock coats and tricorne hats, they’d be very distinctive ancestors. 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

PCSpecialist Zircon Nano • Small systems go

Apple iPhone 17e • Double standards

AceMagic K1 • Fair and square

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro • Air apparent

iPhones under £400

FiiO M21 • Mobile disco

Can you suggest a basic OCR pen? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Sonos Play • Home and away

iFi GO Link 2 • Hearing braid

BenQ GW2490C • Clear winner

A Steve Jobs tribute iPhone?

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

HOW TO… • Back up, clone and erase hard drives for free

Ditch Clipchamp for OpenShot Video Editor

Readers’ Tips

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… • Measuring things

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

ChromeOS Flex • Google throws a short-lived lifeline to Windows 10 users

GIVE UP Google • Google is ruining its tools with unwarranted data collection and unwanted AI. Robert Irvine explains how to de-Google your life by switching to private alternatives

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Stop your router spying on YOU • Don’t let your router compromise the privacy and security of your home network. Robert Irvine reveals the settings you must check and change

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