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From the Editor
Russian gang threatens to leak BBC and Boots data • The top stories in the world of technology
WHAT WE THINK
UK COUNCIL HACKED BY RUSSIAN GANG
File Explorer update makes it easier to see phone photos
MICROSOFT KILLS OFF CORTANA
Google Drive to stop working on 32bit Windows 10 PCs
IN BRIEF
TOMORROW’S WORLD
THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!
BT expands digital phone rollout to more UK regions
SURVIVE THE LANDLINE SWITCH-OFF
Duck me! iPhones will now let you swear
Ofcom to end broadband speed reports
BBC calls for iPlayer buttons on all TV remote controls
Has the NHS shared your personal info with Facebook? • Twenty trusts have been handing over details of 22 million patients
Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind
Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights
Grow Your Family Tree • One of the best genealogy resources online won’t cost you a penny. Chris Paton explains how 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
Intel NUC 13 Pro • Small case, big price
Minisforum MC560 • Stands tall
Acer Aspire Vero (2023) • Green machine
HP Smart Tank 5105 • Many tanks
Google Pixel 7a • Red-shot favourite
Dell Pro Webcam • An eye for quality
Revo SuperConnect Stereo • Sounds expensive
Buy It • Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award
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Computeractive 2022 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2022
HOW TO… Reinstall Windows
Use presets to make converting videos easier
Readers’ Tips • Handy hints and tips from your fellow readers
Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions
Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device
Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version
Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs
In The Club • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier
Apple Vision Pro • Now you can see what’s so special about spatial computing
MINI PC SPECIAL! • Reclaim desk space with a mini PC – they’re fast, affordable, versatile and can travel anywhere with you. Nik Rawlinson reveals the best ways to use them and recommends the best models for specific tasks
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