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From the Editor
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Microsoft considers extending Windows 10 support
Return O2 charger plugs after faults found
People switch ad-blockers as YouTube intensifies crackdown
Microsoft removes apps from Windows 11 clean install
IN BRIEF
TOMORROW’S WORLD
THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!
CCleaner admits user info leaked on the dark web
Cheapest Netflix package now lets you download shows
AI named word of the year, as Musk says it will replace jobs
Sign into WhatsApp using email
Do internet providers use jargon to rip off customers? • Most people don’t understand broadband terms used by firms
Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
New tools • Proton password sharing
ScamWatch • Readers warn readers
Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind
What’s the Issue…?
STAR LETTER • Passkeys are great, but password habit is hard to break
Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights
Currys refunds game card not valid in Australia
Giffgaff’s forums make up for no phone support
Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestors fought in the Napoleonic Wars, follow Judith Batchelor’s advice to…
Best Free Software • Robert Irvine recommends new programs that won’t cost you a thing
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
Ahmad Sarfraz
Geekom AS 6 • Ports aplenty
Dell Latitude 7340 • Means business
Asus Chromebox 5 • Can’t beat the system
Google Pixel 8 • Present perfect Tensor
6GHz Wi-Fi
Apple iPhone 15 • Bearing fruit
Can I control my Fire TV with a keyboard?
Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket • Back in play
Logitech Wave Keys • Rest assured
Fitbit Charge 6 • On the right track
A smartphone/bracelet?
Buy It • Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award
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HOW TO… Use package managers to download software safely • What you need: Windows 10 or 11 Time required: 30 minutes
Use the new Windows Backup to restore your operating system
Readers’ Tips
Make FastStone remember your last viewed image
Why I stopped using…
Reader recommends…
Browser Tips
WORKSHOP Disable Brave’s VPN on your PC
BEST EXTENSION FOR… • Searching across your tabs
Phone and Tablet Tips
BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight
BEST APPS FOR… • Making text easier to read
Make Windows Better
Change settings more quickly
Make Office Better
Use keyboard shortcut to show all formulas
In The Club • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier
Old iPhone batteries • Apple might have to pay £853m compensation in group lawsuit
STOP Google DELETING YOUR FILES • Time is running out to rescue important photos, documents, music and emails from your online accounts. Robert Irvine explains what you must do now to protect your precious...