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Computeractive

From the Editor

Microsoft extends Windows 10 support until October 2027

Sony deletes 551 films & TV shows from PlayStation Store

Netflix forces all viewers to have unique email address

TOMORROW’S WORLD

IN BRIEF

THE WORLD’S GONE MAD!

Apple iCloud users could get £77 in compensation

Google says use DuckDuckGo to avoid AI results

Axing Freeview could be Govt’s next ‘winter fuel payment’

Banning inflation-linked rises ‘led to higher prices’ overall

Will Sky make you subscribe to watch ITV shows? • It’s buying the broadcaster for £1.6bn in a deal to reshape UK TV

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

New tools • WhatsApp’s ‘unknown contact’ message warning

ScamWatch • Readers warn readers

Letters • Tell us what’s on your mind

LastPass refunds VAT amount as goodwill gesture

Consumeractive • We stand up for your legal rights

Samsung’s phone service‘superb’ from start to finish

Grow Your Family Tree • You don’t have to pay expensive genealogy subscriptions to find military ancestors. Richard Holt explains how 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 behaving badly

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?

Meta and Express Healthcare Ltd

GMKtec EVO-T2 • £1,580 from GMKtec www.snipca.com/59616

Xiaomi 17T Pro • £799 from Mi.com www.snipca.com/59513

PCSpecialist 15.3in Lafité AI AMD • £967 from PCSpecialist www.snipca.com/59545

Valve Steam Machine • £879 from Valve www.snipca.com/59521

Chromebooks

EZVIZ EP8 Ultra • £140 from Amazon www.snipca.com/59588

Which are the best Walkman speakers?

Arzopa Z3FC • £160 from Amazon www.snipca.com/59560

Shokz OpenDots Air • £129 from Amazon www.snipca.com/59561

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft • £239 from Amazon www.snipca.com/59630

A transparent lyric speaker?

On Sale Weds 29 July

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

HOW TO… Set up a solar security camera without subscription fees

Record and edit your 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

VPN Tips • Privacy and streaming tricks

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version

Make Office Better • Top tips for the best office programs

Collaborate on events in Word online • Run a club or society? Here’s how your tech can make it easier

Hand gesture verification • Google wants you to prove you’re a human by waving at your camera

AMAZING FREE SOFTWARE That Does What Windows 11 Can’t • Windows 11 is an excellent operating system but it still lacks many essential features. Robert Irvine recommends...