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!

WELCOME

Install update now to fix broken Windows backups

Question of the Fortnight • It’s axed the ‘Copilot+’ brand after only two years

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

Letters

Consumeractive

Grow Your Family Tree

Best Free Software

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

Asus Zenbook 14 • Reality bytes

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 • Sound decision

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG • Shrink to fit

Apple iPhone 18 Pro • Dearly beloved

GL.iNet Beryl 7 • Safe journeys

Google Pixel Watch 5 • Steps forward

Wolfgang WT02 • Fox news

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

Workshops & Tips • 14 pages of easy-to-follow workshops and expert tips

Record everything on your PC using just one program • What you need: Windows 10 or 11, Openshot Video Editor 4.0 Time required: 30 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

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... • Try to keep a straight face – Google wants to scan it

PASSKEY MISTAKES YOU MUST NEVER MAKE • Passkeys are secure and convenient, but can also be confusing. Robert Irvine explains how to avoid common errors so you can sign in safely and seamlessly every time

WINDOWS 10: Keep using it SAFELY • Still using Windows 10 a year after support ended? Robert Irvine explains how to ensure your PC is secure if you can't or won't upgrade to Windows 11

Ditch your ISP's email • Still using your ISP’s email service? If so, now’s the time to switch. Jonathan Parkyn explains why – and what to do next

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 • Frustrated that his ISP-supplied router doesn’t support VPNs, Robert Irvine tries to… Set up his own VPN hotspot