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From the Editor
Install Windows 11 from ISO files as release nears • The top stories in the world of technology
WHAT WE THINK
Cookies crumble: Govt plans to scrap GDPR pop-ups
IN BRIEF
Ditch your dish! Sky Q via broadband now ‘imminent’
TOMORROW’S WORLD
IN BRIEF
AI sensors to monitor social care patients at home
THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!
Woman used ex-partner’s Alexa to torment his new girlfriend
Delivery messages now the most common text scam
Don’t give pub apps your data when buying drinks
IN BRIEF
Why would Samsung want to kill your TV? • It can pull the plug without you even knowing why
Fake coupon adverts on Android • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
New tools • Brave’s new permission options
ScamWatch • Readers warn readers
Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind
What’s the Issue…?
Over the moon about Amazon’s grounded drones
Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights
Reader gives up on refund from sole trader
Lenovo’s help best in 20 years of using PCs
Build a visual timeline • If you want to put personal events in a global context, follow Nick Peers’ tips to…
Your Genealogy Problems Solved • Would you know whether the Greek Orthodox Church has its own records for births, marriages and deaths? Also, is there anywhere one can access similar records for Cyprus?
LibreOffice 7.2 • Wayne Williams recommends new programs that won’t cost a penny
What’s the best free diary-writing program? • We tell you what software & apps to use
Notepad++ • Will Stapley explains how this Notepad replacement lets him keep tabs on his text files
WARNING: JUNK AHEAD • Jonathan Parkyn puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software stuffed with junk
Toni Parker’s ‘son’
HP Envy 13 • New products tested by our experts
Chillblast Fusion Cruiser
Huawei MateBook D 15
TP-Link Archer AX90
Wi-Fi security
Dell UltraSharp Webcam
Should I replace iPad Air 2 with Galaxy Tab S7+?
Canon i-Sensys MF744Cdw
HP E27q G4
NokiaX10
1TB smartphone?
BuyIt • Our pick of products that have won the BuyIt award
Win 1 of 6 TP-Link RE505X Wi-Fi extenders
Computeractive 2020 Back Issue CD
Workshops & Tips 14 pages of easy-to-follow workshops and expert tips HOWTO… • Capture photos and videos of wildlife in your garden
How I use my wildlife camera
Add special symbols to docs and spreadsheets
Lock your browser with a password
Readers’ Tips
Download free PNG files from the web
Audacity
Canon Pixma G650 MegaTank printer • £249 from Wilkinson Cameras www.snipca.com/38817
Phone and Tablet Tips
BEST NEW APPS • What you should install this fortnight
BEST APPS FOR… • Tracking boats and ships
Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version
Edit your photos in OneDrive
Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & LibreOffice
See ways to illustrate your data
Use virtual cameras in Zoom meetings • Run a club or society? Here's how your tech can make it...