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From the Editor
Extend Windows 10’s life by turning on Windows Backup • The top stories in the world of technology
Patient dies after Russian attack on NHS blood supplies
Anker recalls power banks over fire risk
IN BRIEF
Amazon’s Ring cameras show AI text summaries of events
Check phone signals in your area on new Ofcom map
UK’s biggest porn site to introduce age-verification checks
Use a Brother printer? Change its password now!
Why has Microsoft made it harder to fix your PC? • It’ll wipe your system restore points sooner than before
Protect your tech • Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
New tools • DuckDuckGo’s Scam Blocker
ScamWatch • Readers warn readers
Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind
Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights
Grow Your Family Tree • If your ancestor followed in Florence Nightingale’s footsteps, read 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
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13in • LAPTOP | £899 & £999 from Microsoft www.snipca.com/55309
OnePlus Pad 3 • TABLET | £529 from OnePlus www.snipca.com/55302
Acer Predator Connect W6x • WI-FI ROUTER | £80 from Currys www.snipca.com/55379
Touchscreens
Crucial X10 2TB • EXTERNAL SSD | £160 from Amazon www.snipca.com/55342
Can you suggest a camera to keep an eye on our cats? • We solve your buying dilemmas
Contour Design Unimouse • MOUSE | £88 from Contour Design www.snipca.com/55320
Samsung Galaxy Fit3 • FITNESS WATCH | £59 from Amazon www.snipca.com/55321
Roku Streaming Stick • TV STREAMING STICK ❘ £30 from Roku www.snipca.com/55403
A Chromebook with AI?
Buy It • Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award
Win 1 of 2… Acer Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 routers
Computeractive 2024 Back Issue CD & USB Stick • Both the CD and Stick contain all 26 issues from 2024
HOW TO… Switch from Pocket to save and read web articles
Record your PC screen for free
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
PNG • It’s taken 22 years, but JPEG’s biggest rival has finally been updated
Ditch Google for Proton • Google tools may be free and easy to use, but they also compromise your privacy. Robert Irvine explains why you should switch to Proton’s safer and better alternatives
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