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From the Editor

W11 gets File Explorer tabs and Taskbar Overflow menu • The top stories in the world of technology

UK’s average broadband speed jumps 18% in just one year

Microsoft’s new speaker doubles as a USB hub

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Amazon shoppers could win £900m in ‘Buy Box’ claim

Netflix will start charging to share passwords in 2023

New standard iPad arrives with biggest ever screen

Vodafone launches UK’s cheapest social-tariff broadband deal

IN BRIEF

Will broadband firms have to answer your calls quicker? • Companies might face large fines if they keep you hanging on

Ransomware in fake Windows updates

New tools • Firefox’s ‘Private Browsing’ taskbar shortcut

Govt’s ‘discounted energy bill’

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Facebook needs proof of executor status to close account

BT dug a new track for my full-fibre broadband

Search offcial state announcements • Like Chris Paton, you might find ancestors in old copies of The Gazette. Here he explains how 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

Firefox • A clever extension lets Christian Cawley keep tabs on his busy browsing

SOFTWARE WARNING! • Barry Collins puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software trying to trick you

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

Laura Howarth

Palicomp Intel Hellfire • Game for anything

Dell XPS 13 • Connect poor

Honor Pad 8 • Bigger than it sounds

Motorola Moto G82 5G • Gee up

Automatic document feeder

Asus RT-AX55 • Six shooter

What’s my best Outlook option?

Roberts Stream 94L • Dial it up

Bose QuietComfort II • Ultra sound

LG OLED42C2 • Set apart

A laptop with a rollable screen?

On Sale Weds 23 Nov

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

Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW earbuds

HOW TO… Cut your energy bills by finding phantom loads

How I use an energy meter • This was my first time using an energy meter, and it was an eye opener. I had assumed that I was fairly frugal, but I’ve been proved wrong on that point, and will be more mindful about my ongoing energy use – at least until prices start to come down. In fact, by being proactive, I calculate that I could offset the cost of the meter in just over three months.

HOW MUCH WE SAVED

Never miss another Windows security update

Readers’ Tips • Handy hints and tips from your fellow readers

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • Restore your default search engine in Chrome

BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Preventing eye strain

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

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Reporting local problems

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for the...