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 kills Edge’s master password for Windows Hello

Nvidia’s new AI ‘superchip’ will ‘reinvent’ PCs

Export only new photos and videos in Google Takeout

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

DuckDuckGo surges as users reject Google’s AI search

YouTube to make AI videos easier to spot

Add episodes to Freely’s My List after latest update

30% of HP users still on Windows 10

Will Freeview be axed sooner than we thought? • Its days look numbered as Freely’s rapid rise continues

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

New tools • Instantly clear private-browsing data

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

TalkTalk admits ‘£80 new router’ email error

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Stardock sent me activation codes after email catch-22

Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestors voted in a county or borough election, 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

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

John Lewis

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TCL Nxtpaper 70 Pro • £269 from Currys www.snipca.com/59217

Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro • £1,359 from Minisforum www.snipca.com/59222

Wired2Fire R7 RTX 5070 Lumia Vanguard • £1,599 from Wired2Fire www.snipca.com/59300

Bluetooth earbuds

Ring Wired Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) • £60 from Amazon www.snipca.com/59237

Is there a laser printer that scans 35mm transparencies?

Philips Hue Bridge Pro • £80 from Amazon www.snipca.com/59263

Huawei Band 11 Pro • £59 from Amazon www.snipca.com/59262

Amazon Ember QLED (55in) • £750 from Amazon www.snipca.com/59267

A 1000Hz gaming monitor?

On Sale Weds 1 July

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

HOW TO… Replace File Explorer with a smarter tool

Use the free PDF editor that’s better than PDFgear

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

Microsoft’s grass • Feeling stressed? A taskbar meadow might help to ease your worries

STOP USING ChatGPT! • Don’t limit yourself to OpenAI’s chatbot, just because it’s popular. Robert Irvine reveals which AI assistants perform your favourite tasks even better

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