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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 fixes Windows 7 flaw despite ending support

5 million people watch Queen’s final flight online

Phone app can detect Covid when you cough

Don’t open space-telescope image laced with malware

IN BRIEF

New Kindle has USB-C charging for first time

Automate tasks in Excel – but only in Microsoft 365

Broadband ads may have to show mid-contract price rises

UK jumps to 35th in internet-speed rankings

Does it matter that SSDs last longer than hard drives? • A new study proves their reliability, but other factors are important

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

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Microsoft’s adverts are ‘shamelessly misleading’

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Grow Your Family Tree • If you think your ancestors were sent to Commonwealth countries as children, follow Nick Peers advice to…

Best Free Software • Robert Irvine recommends new programs that won’t cost you a thing

WHAT SHOULD I DOWNLOAD? • We tell you what software & apps to use

Time Lapse Creator • Time doesn’t fly when you’re watching spinach wilt, so David Ludlow uses a clever time-lapse tool to speed things up

Named & Shamed • Barry Collins puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software trying to trick you

Reviews • New products tested by our experts

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus • Generally good

Best new Chromebooks • We test five Chromebooks for every budget – from £280 to £600

Huawei MateBook E • Does the bright thing

Logitech Signature K650 • True to type

Logitech Signature M650 • Drum scroll

Huawei WiFi Mesh 3 • Power trio

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

Win 1 of 4 devolo WiFi ac Repeater+ units

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

HOW TO… Work with spreadsheet data in documents

Hide your email address to avoid being tracked online

Alphabetise text in a Word table

Why I stopped using…

Reader recommends…

Browser Tips

Block ads and annoyances using AdBlocker MV3

Adding subtitles to videos

Phone and Tablet Tips

What you should install this fortnight

History buffs

Make Windows Better

‘Invert’ your files to select them faster

Show amounts above and below average

In The Club • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

GeoGuessr • Where on Earth are you? Take a guess with this fun time-waster

CONNECT YOUR PC TO YOUR TV • With the right kit, you can get your TV showing what’s on your PC. But what is the right kit? And how do you do it? Nik Rawlinson explains – with and without wires

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STOP Google SPYING ON YOU • Want to use Google’s tools and services without letting the company record your every move? Jonathan Parkyn shows you which settings to change

OLD DEVICES YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU CAN STILL BUY • When tech devices become obsolete, you can’t buy them anymore, right? Wrong. Jonathan Parkyn reveals which‘legacy’ devices are still going strong – and...