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From the Editor
Microsoft pulls ‘confusing’ Windows 11 compatibility tool
BLACK IS THE NEW BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH
BT working with OneWeb to give UK satellite broadband
Tax phones and tablets to fund the arts, say stars
IN BRIEF
TOMORROW’S WORLD
THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!
EE and O2 bring back data-roaming fees within the EU
Apple: keep iPads away from pacemakers
Watchdog to probe fake reviews on Amazon and Google
Emergency video services for deaf people coming in 2022
Will sites censor views that aren’t ‘politically correct’? • Campaigners say new law will be ‘catastrophic’ for freedom of speech
Fake ‘Coronavirus Digital Passport’ emails
New tools
Scam Watch • Readers warn readers
Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind
What’s the Issue…?
A new PC for Windows 11? No thanks!
Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights
Humax admits it can’t make reader wait for firmware
CareCo picked up table despite my errors when buying
Grow Your Family Tree • Think you had relatives that worked in the postal service? Nick Peers shows how the web can help you…
Your Genealogy Problems Solved
Best Free Software • Will Stapley recommends new programs that won’t cost you anything
WHAT SHOULD I DOWNLOAD? • We tell you what software & apps to use
HomeBank • Will Stapley puts his money where his mouse is
Named & Shamed • Jonathan Parkynputs the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software stuffed with junk
WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?
Afeez Ilesanmi
PC Specialist Aurora-R • Slot machine
Huawei MateBook X Pro • A chip not off the old block
Amazon Fire HD 10 • Burning brighter
Canon Pixma G650 • Six appeal
Tri-band
OnePlus Nord CE 5G • Going south
WHAT SHOULD I BUY? • We solve your buying dilemmas
Anker PowerConf 300 • A broader perspective
Creative Pebble V3 • Great balls of sound
Roku Express 4K • Full stream ahead
A hanging tablet?
Buy It • Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT…
Win 1of 2 Logitech ergonomic keyboard & mouse kits
Computeractive 2020 Back Issue CD • ON SALE NOW!
HOW TO… Print postage labels for Royal Mail, eBay and Amazon
PRINT LABELS WITHOUT A PRINTER
Automatically switch between your PC’s speakers and mics
Find out what’s taking up space on all your drives
Readers’ Tips • Handy hints and tips from your fellow readers
Buy a wideband LNB for better Freesat reception
Why I stopped using…
Canon Pixma TS8350
Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device
BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight
BEST APPS FOR… Waking you up
Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version
Switch your PC to mono audio
Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & Libre Office
Add a Quick Access toolbar to LibreOffice
In The Club • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier
Data voids • Google wants to warn you about...