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From the Editor
THIS ISSUE IN NUMBERS
HOW TO USE SNIPCA URLs
National Grid sets traps to catch hackers attacking UK • The top stories in the world of technology
Microsoft yet to fix Skype flaw that reveals IP address
YouTube shows countdown timers to your next advert
Amazon Prime members now pay £1.99 for same-day delivery
IN BRIEF
Make sites reimburse scam victims, says Barclays
Buy a red phone box for just £1
Microsoft pauses update that causes Blue Screen of Death
Google applies tighter security to Gmail
Has BT lied over the phone landline switch-off? • Campaigners accuse it of misleading the public over Digital Voice trials
Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
New tools • Get alerts about unsafe Chrome extensions
ScamWatch • Readers warn readers
Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind
What’s the Issue…?
STAR LETTER
Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights
Amazon gives full refund for faulty Acer laptop
BT advised me to switch to £15 social tariff
Grow Your Family Tree • For the first time the General Register Office is selling digital images – at £2.50 each. Judith Batchelor explains how to…
Your Genealogy Problems Solved
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
WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?
KEUMARS’ VILLAIN OF THE FORTNIGHT
Beelink SER5 Max 5800H • Box of tricks
Dell G15 Gaming Laptop • Game for anything
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 • Work from Chrome
HP E27m G4 • Mixed picture
Actuation force
Tenda RX27 Pro • Network expansion
Can you suggest a desktop PC for less than £500? • We solve your buying dilemmas
Aeezo Portrait 01 • The slideshow must go on
Sony WH-CH520 • Listen up
Motorola Moto G73 5G • Smart choices
A folding tablet?
NEXT ISSUE
Buy It • Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award
Win 1 of 2 Marshall Middleton Bluetooth speakers
HOW TO… Create the most secure backup using an ISO file • Create the most secure backup using an ISO file
How I use ISO files
Stabilise multiple videos in one go using DaVinci Resolve
Readers’ Tips
Why I stopped using…
Reader recommends…
Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions
WORKSHOP • Grant one-time site permissions in Chrome
BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Refreshing web pages automatically
Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device
BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight
BEST APPS FOR… • Accessing the web offline
Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version
Add your printer as right-click option
Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs
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