Computeractive, Issue 732

Good PC habits are often most valuable before something goes wrong. In Computeractive Issue 732, practical advice takes center stage: learn how to spot a potentially failing SSD, tidy duplicate files, protect your data when charging in public, and rethink common Windows 11 settings and routines.

Make Windows 11 work better for you

The cover feature gathers 14 habits the magazine says users should reconsider. Its topics range from privacy, personalized ads, Secure Boot, passwords, and ransomware to unwanted pre-installed software, updates, taskbar settings, virtual desktops, startup speed, and laptop battery life. It’s a useful checklist for readers who want to review how their PC is configured and used.

Practical fixes for everyday tech frustrations

Elsewhere, the issue offers step-by-step workshops on checking whether an SSD is dying and finding and removing duplicate files. There is also advice on charging devices safely at public USB points, plus a guide to skipping website CAPTCHAs. Browser, AI, phone, tablet, Windows, and Office tips round out the how-to coverage.

News, questions, and product reviews

Regular sections cover technology news, reader letters, consumer questions, family-history research, free software, and plain-English explanations of computing jargon. The reviews section looks at products including the Beelink ME Pro mini PC, Google Pixel 10a, Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4, Acer Swift 16 AI, portable storage, headphones, a projector, and a label printer.

For curious, practical-minded computer users

This issue is suited to readers who want accessible guidance for maintaining a Windows PC, managing files, protecting personal devices, and keeping up with consumer technology. Its mix of focused troubleshooting, regular tips, news, and reviews makes it easy to browse for the advice most relevant to your setup.