Computeractive – Issue 737

Passkeys, laptop battery drain, Kindle alternatives, and the best ways to save online videos for offline viewing: Computeractive – Issue 737 brings together the technology questions and practical tasks that matter to everyday users. Its coverage pairs consumer-focused reporting with approachable tips for computers, phones, and other devices.

Make more of the devices you already use

Workshops and tips show readers how to type on a phone using their voice, take and edit screenshots with ShareX, manage browsing data, and use features such as chat memory. The issue also looks at small changes that could make a smartphone more useful as a lifeline.

Understand the tech behind the headlines

News and explainers examine topics including Microsoft’s plans for passkeys, driver-related laptop battery problems, online account security, and changes to popular services. Product coverage includes computers, phones, a fitness watch, a portable speaker, and a Fire TV streaming stick.

Practical projects, with a note of caution

The cover feature compares ways to save videos from online services for offline viewing. The magazine also includes legal guidance on downloading, an important part of a subject where convenience and copyright need to be considered together. Elsewhere, readers can follow a project to set up a USB stick for retro games.

For curious, everyday technology users

With software picks, consumer advice, reader tips, troubleshooting, and clear how-to features, this issue suits readers who want useful explanations without assuming specialist knowledge. It offers a lively cross-section of the devices, services, and computer questions shaping daily digital life.