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!

From the Editor

Brits miss out on Amazon's new Kindle audiobooks

Question of the Fortnight • Did Google just let its AI tool read your emails? It’s found yet another way to target you with adverts

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

Letters

Consumeractive

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestors sought safer areas of the UK in 1939, follow Richard Holt’s advice to…

Best Free Software • recommends new programs that won't cost you a thing

Named & Shamed • puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software behaving badly

Acer Googlebook 14 • Turn up for the books

Fairphone 6+ • Can you fix it? Yes you can!

Asus TUF Gaming A16 • Game the system

Apple Watch Series 12 • Wear your heart on your sleeve

Asus ProArt PA278QGV • Colours to dye for

Sony WH-CH530 • Glad to hear it

TCL 65P8L-UK • Set's the standard

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

HOW TO... • What you need: Trail cam Time required: One hour for set-up

Create your own custom Windows taskbar • What you need: Windows 10 or 11, Microsoft PowerToys 0.101 or later Time required: 20 minutes

Readers' Tips • Handy hints and tips from your fellow readers Email us your tips: letters@computeractive.co.uk

Browser Tips • Secret settings and the best extensions

AI Tips • Clever new tools and tweaks

Phone and Tablet Tips

VPN Tips • Privacy and streaming tricks

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better

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

What's All the Fuss About... Kaleido 4 • A new screen means e-readers might start showing their true colours

DITCH KODI FOR STREMIO • Watch new films, classic TV shows and YouTube videos in one place by switching your streaming to Stremio. Robert Irvine explains how to use it legally

FIND CHEAPER PETROL USING FUEL FINDER APPS • With fuel costs continuing to rise, Jonathan Parkyn reveals how your phone could be the key to finding the cheapest petrol and diesel

Stop sending texts the old way • SMS was once the best way to send text messages, but it’s now showing its age. Robert Irvine explains why you should switch to the superior RCS

Problems Solved • Email us your problem and we’ll try to help: noproblem@computeractive.co.uk

Reader Support • Having a problem with our recommended software or expert tips? Email editor@computeractive.co.uk and we’ll do our best to help

Jargon Buster

Easy when you Know How • Block Microsoft ads on his PC