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

ChatGPT launches translate site to take on Google

Amazon to start drone deliveries for Prime members

Browse shows on revamped Fire TV phone app

Sky Mobile hikes prices by £1.50, but you can cancel for free

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

Pleio Freely TV box now costs 21% more than at launch

Windows Media Player stops adding CD information after ripping

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Watch hundreds of classic BBC shows on Channel 4

NordVPN denies it’s been hacked

Are AI PCs a complete waste of money? • Dell says the public simply doesn’t care about them

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

New tools • Check whether a company is genuine

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

Using hacked Fire Sticks is theft – pure and simple

Reader eventually gets refund for faulty teeth retainers

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Scan paid for motherboard to be fixed after I ruined it

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestors helped to light up Britain, 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

Twitch streamer Krimoe

CyberPowerPC Ultra R5RX • Beyond the pale

Geekom A7 Max • RAM down

OnePlus 15R • Balance of power

Addlink P50 • A short drive

Telephoto lenses

Epson EcoTank ET-4956 • A lot of bottle

What’s the best printer for occasional use? • We solve your buying dilemmas

Camp Snap CS-Pro • Back in the frame

SoundPeats Clip1 • Gets a grip

Metz 24MPE7002Z • Needs to catch up

A phone that folds twice?

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

Win 1 of 4 Majority Move M4 Bluetooth speakers

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

HOW TO… • Use a portable scanner to scan on the go

Automatically sort your files into relevant PC folders

Readers’ Tips

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

AI Tips • Clever new tools and tweaks

What you should install this fortnight

Phone and Tablet Tips • Brilliant things to do on your device

Analysing your mobile connection

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs

Summarise meetings using NotebookLM • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

Microsoft 365 Copilot app • No, Office hasn’t been axed, but its days might still be numbered

GET YOUR BEST EVER Wi-Fi • You don’t need to upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 to boost your wireless-internet speed and coverage. Robert Irvine explains how to optimise your current home network

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