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Your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets and the web Computeractive is the UK's best-selling fortnightly computer magazine and your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets and the web. Featuring regular news updates, project ideas, plus help and advice on popular reader queries in every issue. Perfect for Your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets and the web
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Guides & advice
Computeractive is your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets and the web. Our aim is to demystify the world of technology and make its benefits accessible to all, no matter what your level of experience with computers.
Tips & reviews
Our tips, guides and reviews are written in a language that everyone can understand. Every issue has a Jargon Buster to help you understand changes in technology. Our tips, guides and reviews are written in a language that everyone can understand. Every issue has a Jargon Buster to help you understand changes in technology.
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As well as the latest tips and advice, you will find a wide selection of workshops, free software and the latest security updates.
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This can be done at the basket and checkout steps. Simply add an item to your basket and you will see the option to choose your preferred start issue within the summary area.
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