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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

File Explorer tabs coming to Windows 11 – finally!

Sky launches TV-streaming service for £26 a month

Google to fix flaw that ruins your photos

IN BRIEF

Google to warn you if personal info appears in search results

Brave browser to start blocking cookies

Amazon’s new Fire HD tablet is 30% faster

TalkTalk says Government should promote full-fibre broadband

Will 2023’s broadband price rises be scrapped? • Ofcom puts more pressure on firms to reconsider above-inflation hikes

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

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

I timed my upgrade to Windows 11 just right

Consumer active • We stand up for your legal rights

John Lewis refunds half the cost to fix iPhone

Samsung fixed tablet when Amazon wouldn’t

Search and download old microfilms • One of the National Archives’ best resources is free to browse online. Chris Paton explains how to…

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

WHAT SHOULD I DOWNLOAD? • We tell you what software & apps to use

TamoSoft • When testing routers and detecting dead spots, David Ludlow needs to record his network’s Wi-Fi speed. This powerful tool helps him do just that

SOFTWARE WARNING! • Barry Collins puts the boot into tech villains, jargonspouting companies and software trying to trick you

Beelink U59 N5105 • MINI PC ❘ £199 from Beelink www.snipca.com/43395

MSI Notebook Modern 15 B12M-026UK • LAPTOP | £599 from Cyberpower www.snipca.com/43403

Apple iPhone 14 • PHONE | From £849 from Apple www.snipca.com/43408

Honor 70 • PHONE | £479 from Amazon www.snipca.com/43434

Asus ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4) • MESH Wi-Fi | £260 for two units from Box www.snipca.com/43445

DockCase USB C Visual Smart Hub 7-in-1 • USB-C DOCK ❘ £80 from Amazon www.snipca.com/43420

Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW • EARBUDS ❘ £73 from Amazon www.snipca.com/43423

Xiaomi F2 Fire TV • 4K TV | £299 from Amazon www.snipca.com/43456

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

Win 1 of 2 Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrips

HOW TO… Install Ubuntu on an old Android tablet • What you need: Old Android tablet; Ubuntu Touch Time required: Two hours

Remove people from your photos using PhotoDemon

TIP OF THE FORTNIGHT Double-click to highlight text by words

Browser Tips

Phone and Tablet Tips

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

Kindle Scribe • The first Amazon e-reader with all the write stuff

Upgrade YOUR PC FOR FREE! • Don’t pay for expensive new components to improve the performance of your PC. Robert Irvine explains how to tweak your system to make old hardware run as good as new

Save anything to a USB STICK • Expert ways to organise, find and protect your files

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