From the Editor

The moment you know you’ve truly escaped Google

Why are people leaving ChatGPT for Claude?

Millions of users have switched to something more powerful

Scammers befriending vulnerable older people

Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools

New tools

Google Drive’s ransomware warnings

Redeem EE ‘rewards points’

Readers warn readers

Letters

Tell us what’s on your mind

What’s the Issue…?

When did Computeractive’s writers explain the different ways

You can’t reduce UK weather forecasts to single icons

In Issue 733 (page 9, pictured) you asked

Consumeractive

We stand up for your legal rights

HP refunds reader £1,600 for damaged Omen PC

HP has refunded reader Matthew Hanger the £1,600

Minisforum fixed problem with barebones mini PC

In your Cover Feature on mini PCs (Issue

Search Chelsea Pensioners’ Records

With scarlet frock coats and tricorne hats, they’d be very distinctive ancestors. Follow Richard Holt’s advice to…

Samsung Browser

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

CompressO 3.0

www.snipca.com/58659 What you need: Windows 10 or

Uninstalr 3.0

www.uninstalr.com What you need: Windows 7, 8,

AntiBrowserSpy

Choose the right version of software

What should I download?

We advise you which software and apps to use

SOFTWARE WARNING!

Keumars Afifi-Sabet puts the boot into tech villains, jargon-spouting companies and software trying to trick you

Bluetooth earpiece cheaters

Call me naive, but when I buy Bluetooth

How we block adverts

As ads become increasingly annoying, Computeractive’s tech experts have been forced into more innovative ways to avoid them. Here are our current tricks – and how you can follow suit

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

Jargon Buster

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Set up a mini spy camera

Looking for an inconspicuous way to monitor visitors to his flat, Robert Irvine tries to…

Microsoft removes OneDrive safety net for deleted files

D eleting a file from the OneDrive website

You’ll like this…

WhatsApp will soon let you send messages without

Apple starts selling MacBook Neo repair parts

A pple is now selling repair parts for

But not this…

Scammers are tricking Amazon shoppers with fake product

Amazon stops ebook purchases on old Kindles

A mazon will soon stop owners of older

Microsoft leaks video of new moveable taskbar

M icrosoft has leaked a video showing the

IN BRIEF

MANHATTAN FREELY BOX SELLS OUT AGAIN Manhattan’s Aero

TOMORROW’S WORLD

This is the South Korean government’s solution to

IN BRIEF

TWO LOST DR WHO EPISODES ON IPLAYER Two

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Remember when kids got dolls and train sets

Facebook worker accused of downloading 30,000 private pics

A Facebook employee is being investigated on suspicion

Ubuntu Linux now requires more RAM than Windows 11

F or the first time the most recent

Talk to friends on Facebook? Brits prefer chatting to AI

B rits appear to be ditching social media

50 malicious Android apps have been installed 2.3m times

M ore than 50 Android apps containing malware

IN BRIEF

THIRD PRICE JUMP FOR RASPBERRY Pi Raspberry Pi

PCSpecialist Zircon Nano

Small systems go

Apple iPhone 17e

Double standards

AceMagic K1

Fair and square

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Air apparent

iPhones under £400

BEST REFURBISHED PRODUCTS

FiiO M21

Mobile disco

WHAT SHOULD I BUY?

We solve your buying dilemmas

Sonos Play

Home and away

BenQ GW2490C

Clear winner

DO I REALLY NEED...

A Steve Jobs tribute iPhone?

NEXT ISSUE

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Buy It

Our pick of products that have won the Buy It award

HOW TO...

Back up, clone and erase hard drives for free

Workshop

Ditch Clipchamp for OpenShot Video Editor

Readers’ Tips

TIP OF THE FORTNIGHT

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

ChromeOS Flex

Google throws a short-lived lifeline to Windows 10 users

Stop your router spying on YOU

Don’t let your router compromise the privacy and security of your home network. Robert Irvine reveals the settings you must check and change

GIVE UP Google

Google is ruining its tools with unwarranted data collection and unwanted AI. Robert Irvine explains how to de-Google your life by switching to private alternatives