Computeractive

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!

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From the Editor

Microsoft to fix 24H2 flaw that blocks security updates • The top stories in the world of technology

WHAT WE THINK

WINDOWS 11 USE FALLS FOR SECOND SUCCESSIVE MONTH

Marx Bros, Mickey Mouse and Popeye all enter public domain

Nearly a third of UK adults don’t know how to wipe old data

IN BRIEF

TOMORROW’S WORLD

US Government ‘might ban TP-Link routers’ over hack risk

Interpol: stop calling dating fraud ‘pig butchering’

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Google suggests ways to fix its search monopoly

Journalists to Apple: scrap AI tool that creates fake news

By how much will your broadband bills rise in 2025? • New Ofcom rules simplify increases but you might still get a shock

Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

New tools • Acronis True Image for Windows 11

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

Forcing Amazon to pay ‘e-waste’ bills will lead to higher prices

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

PDF Guru refunds reader after we explain the law

Majority replaced whole surround-sound system

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestor volunteered to save lives at sea, follow Judith Batchelor’s advice to…

Your Genealogy Problems Solved

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 software trying to trick you

Dell Latitude 7455 • Keep on running

Apple Mac mini M4 • Small systems go

OnePlus Pad 2 • And then two come at once

Amazon Kindle Scribe • Writes and wrongs

Mobile security hardware

Netac ZX20L 2TB • Take a drive

What’s the best soundbar for my TV?

Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo • Top seed

Bose SoundLink Flex • Music to your ears

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 • Sky high

An AI-powered voice recorder?

Buy It • Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award

Win 1 of 6… Majority Snowdon TV soundbars

Computeractive 2024

Read and send emails when you’re offline

Prolong laptop battery with Windows 11 Energy Saver

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

Google’s dashcam data • It’s using footage from some devices to update Google Maps

Why You MUST Bin YOUR OLD ROUTER • An outdated Wi-Fi router puts every device you connect to your home network at risk. Robert Irvine explains the benefits of switching to a faster, safer and more versatile model

5 REASONS YOU MUST BIN YOUR ROUTER

UPGRADE TO A WI-FI 6 ROUTER

Check which Wi-Fi your PC supports

SHOULD YOU...