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 ditch text login codes for passkeys

Plex triples cost of lifetime pass in ‘greedy’ move

Google adds AI to search box in ‘biggest change for 25 years’

ChatGPT can now access your bank account to answer questions

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Give Google your phone number to boost free storage

Pro-Iran hackers attack eBay and Spotify to ‘avenge Ayatollah’

Apple’s chip shortage could cause MacBook Neo price rise

Virgin works with customer experts to boost support

Why was Microsoft wrecking your laptop’s battery life? • It has confessed to a “blind spot” plaguing machines for years

Fake 1p PayPal deposits • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

New tools • Spot AI voice scams with NordVPN

FCA’s ‘Report Fraud’

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

It’ll be many years until the public ditch passwords for passkeys

Bank refunds £349 for TV Amazon failed to deliver

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Broadband Buyer told me not to buy from them

Search absent voter lists • In 1918, the law changed to give military personnel overseas the right to vote. Follow Richard Holt’s advice to…

Your Genealogy Problems Solved

Hours at the screen shouldn't mean hours of discomfort

Best Free Software • Robert Irvine recommends new programs that won’t cost you a thing

SHOULD I PAY FOR…? • Choose the right version of software

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

South Staffordshire Water

Dell 24 All-in-One Desktop • Combined effort

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen6 • Back in business

MSI Prestige 16 AI+ (2026) • A chunk of change

Honor 600 • Good impression

Monitors under £100

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro • Give it a wrist!

Should I replace my laptop with an Android tablet?

JBL Go 5 • Hear we go again

Tapo P304M • Socket to them

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (2026) • Streams come true

An ebook page turner?

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

Win 1 of 2 D-Link travel router/hotspot packs

Computeractive 2025 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 27 issues from 2025

HOW TO… Type on your phone using your voice

Take and edit better screenshots with new-look ShareX

Readers’ Tips • Handy hints and tips from your fellow readers

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

AI Tips • Clever new tools and tweaks

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

Use AI to create a to-do list • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

Googlebooks • Get ready for a new range of laptops powered by – you’ve guessed it – AI

DOWNLOAD ANY VIDEO FOR FREE! • Saving videos to your PC,...