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I remember as a kid my Dad explaining

WhatsApp arrives on the iPad after 15-year wait

M eta has finally released WhatsApp for the

Facebook and NHS passwords among 184 million leaked

M illions of usernames and passwords for Facebook,

ChatGPT now saves your chats for free

C hatGPT will now remember your recent conversations

ONE PLUS PAD 3 TAKES ON iPAD

Chinese firm OnePlus has launched a 13.2in tablet

ASDA CUTS PRICE OF SIM-ONLY DEALS

Asda Mobile has cut the price of its

TOMORROW’S WORLD

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

This is former OpenAI scientist Ilya Sutskever who

FAULTY LI-ION TIKTOK CHARGER RECALLED

A Lithium-ion charger sold on TikTok has been

Microsoft: all USB-C ports will “just work” on new Windows laptops

M icrosoft has vowed to end “ USB-C

Councils block BT plan to replace payphones with Street Hubs

L ocal councils are blocking BT’s plan to

VODAFONE & THREE OPEN SITE AFTER MERGER

Vodafone and Three have launched a new website

MORE ADS COMING TO YOUTUBE LITE

Google has told YouTube Premium Lite subscribers that

New adverts tell customers to phone 150 for landline-switch help

B T and Virgin Media O2 have jointly

Sky launches Glass Air TVs for £6 a month

S ky has launched its cheapest ever Glass

WATCH NEW RETRO SHOWS ON REWIND TV

Nostalgia channel Rewind TV is bringing three new

UPDATE YOUR ASUS ROUTER NOW

Asus has released a firmware update to fix

Does Windows 10 put you on the ‘wrong’ side of risk?

Microsoft’s latest “insane” advert for upgrading has angered many users

Protect your tech

Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

Letters

Amazon driver ‘stole my bread maker’ I had

Why won’t eBay refund me for missing Doctor Who cassette?

We stand up for your legal rights

Can BT delete my billing history after I leave?

Q I’ve recently switched my broadband from BT

Reader uses warranty to get faster shower fix

We’re happy to say that Triton has replaced

Why won’t Dell help me connect to printer?

Q I bought a new Dell laptop but

Did Doro sell a phone that can’t transfer files?

Q In February, I bought a Leva L10

Acctim fixed old clock that’s out of warranty

I inherited an Acctim radio-controlled clock from my

Search for ancestors on Google Books

Many books previously found only in libraries have been digitised and published online. Richard Holt explains how to…

PhotoDemon 2025.4

Robert Irvine recommends new programs that won’t cost you a thing

Ocenaudio 3.15

www.ocenaudio.com What you need: Windows 10

Thunderbird 139

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Fences 6

Choose the right version of software

What should I download?

We advise you which software and apps to use

SOFTWARE WARNING!

VPNSecure cancels ‘lifetime’ subscriptions

Don’t Pay For Mobile Roaming

Fed up with being ripped off by roaming fees? Jonathan Parkyn explains how to use your mobile phone abroad without letting your bill roam wild

Buy a refurbished monitor

Don’t pay for a new screen when you can get a top-quality model for half the price. Robert Irvine explains why and where you should buy a refurbished monitor

Problems Solved

Our experts solve all your tech problems

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

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Know How

Hoping to make his interactions with Google Gemini more useful, Robert Irvine tries to…

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Dell 14 Plus Laptop

Booby price

Acer Vero B247Y

Black to basics

Netgear Nighthawk RS100

Connect for less

LED printers

What do they do? Most of us are

Ring Outdoor Camera Plus (Battery)

Safe space

Is there a keyboard that can cope with my typing style?

We solve your buying dilemmas

INIU P51L

Carrying charge

Llano RGB Laptop Cooling Pad

Chilling effect

Sharp GM6245K

Set the standard

A folding laptop-tablet?

What is it? Chinese manufacturer Huawei has

On Sale Weds 2 July

Geekom AX8 Pro A great-value mini PC

Buy It

Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award

Win 1 of 4… CHERRY XTRFY M68 Pro Wireless gaming mice

Reporting every 0.125 milliseconds, CHERRY’s XTRFY M68 Pro

Manage Windows notifications on your PC

What you need: Windows 11 or 10 Time

Update software on multiple PCs using a USB stick

What you need: Patch My PC Time required: 30

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

Create free AI images using Wixel

WATCH TV ANYWHERE!

Take your favourite TV shows with you wherever you go in the UK and abroad. Robert Irvine explains the best ways to beat restrictions on watching TV while you travel