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!

Computeractive

From the Editor

New tool makes it easier to move from Windows 10 to 11 • The top stories in the world of technology

Sign into Facebook on phones without passwords

WhatsApp starts showing ads – breaking years-old promise

ChatGPT loses at chess to 1977 Atari console

IN BRIEF

Write and edit PDFs on your iPad with Preview app

BT says AI might lead to more job cuts in the company than first thought

Amazon doubles Prime Video adverts to six minutes an hour

‘Yuck!’ Wikipedia axes AI summaries after editor backlash

Will Google force you to give up passwords? • It will have no choice if older people keep ignoring passkeys

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

New tools • Malwarebytes Scam Guard

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Grow Your Family Tree • If you’re looking for free transcriptions and help from volunteers, follow Richard Holt’s advice to…

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

Geekom AX8 Pro • MINI PC | £749 from Geekom www.snipca.com/55131

Microsoft Surface Pro 12in • TABLET | £799 from Microsoft www.snipca.com/55142

Brother DCP-T780DW • PRINTER | £250 from Argos www.snipca.com/55156

Acer Predator Connect T7 • ROUTER | £170 from Currys www.snipca.com/55194

Power banks

Honor 400 • SMARTPHONE | £400 from Amazon www.snipca.com/55180

Which printer can replace my old Canon Pixma? • We solve your buying dilemmas

ProtoArc XKM01 Foldable Keyboard and Mouse • KEYBOARD & MOUSE | £54 from Amazon www.snipca.com/55169

Anker 20,000mAh 87W Power • POWER BANK | £50 from Amazon www.snipca.com/55170

PeckPerk Smart Bird Feeder • BIRD FEEDER/CAMERA | £113 from PeckPerk www.snipca.com/55231

AI smart lighting?

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

Win 1 of 3… Majority Folio Bluetooth Turntables

Computeractive 2024 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2024

HOW TO… Back up your two-factor authentication codes

Replace VLC Media Player with Screenbox

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

In The Club • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

The Gentle Singularity • AI will soon be‘superintelligent’, but there’s no need to worry (apparently)

BEST FREE SOFTWARE You’ll master in minutes… • Don’t waste time and effort getting to grips with needlessly...