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

Delete folder to fix stalled update, Microsoft says

WINDOWS 11 22H2 TO GET MORE NEW FEATURES

Avast to pay $16.5m fine after selling users’ data

Amazon selling Chinese doorbells that ‘can be hacked’

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

UK leads operation to disrupt Russian LockBit hackers

Google rolls out new sign-in page

World’s first desktop PC discovered in London home

Developer installs lightweight Windows 10 in just 104 seconds

Do you need a Microsoft account to set up Windows? • Elon Musk thought so – and wasn’t happy about it

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

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

BBC axing iPlayer downloads? Doubt I’ll renew TV licence

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Expert Telecom admits it overcharged reader by £28

Fractal Design sent me new PC case for free

Grow Your Family Tree • Ancestors who learned trades might have become freemen to further their careers. Follow Judith Batchelor’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 misbehaving software

Cieran McNamara

GMKtec NucBox K4

Acer Swift X 14

Iiyama ProLite XUB3293UHSN-B5

Canon i-Sensys MF655Cdw

Phone aspect ratios

OnePlus 12R

Is there a laptop with the benefits of a desktop PC?

Yale Smart Indoor Camera

EarFun Air 2

JVC LC-32CR230

A transparent laptop screen?

On Sale Weds 27 Mar

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

Win 1 of 2 Canvio Flex 4TB Portable External Hard Drives

Computeractive 2023 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2023

HOW TO… Back up files to multiple online services

How I use FTP

Find out if your USB stick is fake

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

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

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

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs

Test your webcam and mic before meetings

Uncooked rice • Use it to dry your wet iPhone? Pilau the other one!

MAKE Google GREAT AGAIN • When you’re annoyed, disappointed or bored with Google, there are always ways you can enhance it. Robert Irvine reveals the best new tricks for improving your favourite tools

NEXT ISSUE • On sale Wednesday 27 March

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DITCH YOUR RING DOORBELL • Angry Ring customers have condemned its huge price hike as unfair and disgraceful. Daniel Booth explains how you can ditch your subscription, and what you should use instead

Secret hacks FOR Freeview • Cancel your streaming...