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From the Editor
The main conclusion I came to after editing
this issue’s Cover Feature (page 50) is that there
are lots of things I didn’t know Windows
couldn’t do. It was only after installing RegCool
(sounds like a Fifties jazz star) that I realised
how useful it is to open multiple registry
windows. And only after searching my PC
using Everything did I fully appreciate the
limitations of Windows’ built-in search. Our
feature recommends 21 other programs that
offer similarly Windows-beating tools. Please
let me know which are your favourite.
On another note, over the years many
readers have asked me why we don’t run
money-off deals for Norton antivirus, given
how well it performs in our security tests. Well,
it’s partly because the discounts we could offer
weren’t large enough. I’m glad to say that’s no
longer the case. Turn to page 54 and you’ll see
we’re now selling Norton – made by respected
US company Symantec – at a 60 per cent
discount! It’s a great alternative to Kaspersky.
Daniel Booth
editor@computeractive.co.uk
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Contents
In this issue…
software that
50
Best free
aren’t bad, but
can’t
does what Windows
Microsoft’s tools
there
are programs out there that do a much
better job and offer more options. We
reveal the Windows alternatives you
should be using instead
Rewind your programs and
online tools
Stop updates that make your favourite
software worse than before
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FREE
Best
Software
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Download a healthier you
Want to sleep better, see
further, hear more and speak clearer?
We reveal the apps that will improve
your quality of life
That Does What
Windows Can’t
You’ll wonder how you coped without these programs
Apps for
the good
of your
health
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Undo poor software
updates
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In every issue…
6
News
11
Question of
the Fortnight
Should 999 callers be
treated on Skype?
12
Letters
14
Consumeractive
16
Protect Your Tech
18
Best Free Software
VeraCrypt 1.21
30
Buy It!
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Customer ratings
under review
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Competition
Win a WD Blue Desktop
4TB Hard Drive
49
What’s All the Fuss
About?
Seeing AI
64
Problems Solved
70
Reader Support
Your tech problems fixed
73
Jargon Buster
74
The Final Straw
Ken Rigsby refuses to
endorse product reviews
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Apple iMac 27in (2017)
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Reviews
20
PC Specialist Lafité III i5
A very portable laptop, but don’t get
carried away
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Apple iMac 27in (2017)
5K 4-star monitor and PC in one
handy package
22
Epson WorkForce
WF-3720DWF
An effective MFP but running costs
mean you’ll need to print money
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Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
Amazon’s £50 tablet lights the way
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How to buy an SSD
Our guide to solid-state drives with
four of the best reviewed
Amazon Fire 7
(2017)
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TP-Link Archer
VR2800
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★★★★★
BUY IT!
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Seguro Trongle
Stream TV for next to nothing
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TP-Link Archer VR2800
No shortcuts on this fast router
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Vodafone Smart N8
A cheap phone that takes its time
14 pages of brilliant workshops and expert tips
35
Bookmark PC folders
you use often
38
Extract audio from
any video
40
Use a better alternative
to Microsoft Notepad
42
Edit photos on your iPad
for free
43
Readers’ Tips
Record your PC actions as a video
44
Phone and Tablet Tips
Use Maps app to avoid traffic jams
46
Make Windows Better
Open File Explorer in another location
47
Make Office Better
Use Excel formulae more easily
48
Secret Tips For…
Printer settings
Workshops & Tips
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