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Computeractive

614
Magazine

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

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...


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Frequency: Every other week Pages: 76 Publisher: Future Publishing Ltd Edition: 614

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: September 6, 2021

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

subjects

Tech & Gaming

Languages

English

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

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...


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