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

Record your PC screen in huge Windows 11 update

WHAT WE THINK

WINDOWS 7 USERS SWITCH TO 10 – NOT 11

‘500,000’ viewers can’t stream TV illegally after police raids

WH Smith: no customers affected by cyber-attack

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Vodafone builds home 5G network using Raspberry Pi

Tesco Mobile customers to pay 14.4% more as price freeze ends

Nokia launches fix-it-yourself £150 phone

Don’t use Google Maps when hiking, mountain rescuers warn

IN BRIEF

Can AI scammers now impersonate your voice? • Families are receiving fake calls from apparent relatives in distress

Fake ChatGPT tools online • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

New tools • Brave blocking ‘open in app’ alerts

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Tablet maker Neocore is skipping Android 12 update

I’m disabled, so Plusnet brought forward appointment

Explore Commonwealth War Graves • Ancestors who died in the world wars have their final resting place commemorated online. Chris Paton shows how to…

Your Genealogy Problems Solved

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

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

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

Joshua Bennetts

Acer TravelMate P6 • Chip off an old block

Chillblast Apollo 15.6in • Incredible bulk

Ring Intercom • Easy to admit

OnePlus 11 5G • Star of the big screen

Bluetooth 5.3

Sony ZV-1F • You’ve been framed

WHAT SHOULD I BUY? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Roccat Magma Mini • Light touch

Nokia Portable Bluetooth Speaker • Sound move

Oppo Watch Free • Fit for purpose

A smartphone with 240W charging?

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

Toshiba 2TB Canvio Slim external hard drives

Computeractive 2022 • Back Issue CD & USB Stick

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Readers’ Tips

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

WORKSHOP • Activate Chrome’s new reading view

BEST ADD-ON FOR… • Controlling the volume of audio

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

BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight

BEST APPS FOR… • Collecting hobbies

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

Sammy the Squirrel • AI-generated ebooks are taking over...