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  • May 8, 2013
  • August 15, 2025

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Your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets, and the web. Get regular news updates, project ideas, and expert advice on popular reader queries, anti-virus software, and consumer rights. Learn to get the most out of your computer with clear, plain English explanations.

News updates
Project ideas
Help and advice
Anti-virus software articles
Consumer rights features
PC and gadget guides
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What's New in Computeractive

4.6

August 15, 2025

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Subscription plans

12 Month Subscription

Computeractive Subscription 12 Months

$39.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Issue 414 of Computeractive Replica App

This in-app purchase will enable you to download a digital version of Computeractive Replica App: Issue 414

User reviews

App now working again 23/01/2025

Day 6 app still not working saying wrong format cannot receive information

Update
App is now working again thank you

Not working

The app is not showing any magazines it says turn on Java and cookies all reddy on please fix.
App is working fine now been a subscriber to ComputerActive from the beginning love the magazine.

Unusable all of a sudden - now fixed!

Error message …The data couldn't be read because it isn't in the correct format.

No explanation just an error message ?

Tried deleting the App and reinstalling. …. New error message

Log in non-2xx response: 405 method not allowed

Now fixed … let’s hope it stays that way.

Please sort this out. Hooray it’s sorted.

I used to buy paper copies of this mag and occasionally download copies from the app.
I then decided to take out a digital subscription as it saved storing paper copies.
Everything has been fine until the last few days when suddenly I cannot gain access to my digital mags.
I am still a subscriber to computer active so can you please sort this out otherwise I will have to cancel.
Well hats off to computer active, within 24 hrs of my original review, and an email to them, I am happy to say my magazines are back for my viewing.
That’s great customer service. Many thanks.
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Stopped working

App stopped working and shows ‘can’t retrieve feed of feeds’ - tried reload - nothing. About o cancel subscription - disappointing - if I could give zero stars I would.

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FAQ

What is Computeractive?

Computeractive is the UK's best-selling computer magazine, offering a friendly guide to PCs, gadgets, and the web. It provides regular news updates, project ideas, help and advice on reader queries, articles on anti-virus software, and features on consumer rights.

What kind of content can I expect in Computeractive?

You can expect content covering PCs, gadgets, and the web, including news updates, project ideas, help and advice on common reader queries, articles about anti-virus software, and features on consumer rights. The aim is to help users get the most out of their computers with advice in plain English.

How does the subscription work?

Subscriptions are auto-renewable and managed directly through the App Store. Payment is charged to your App Store Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase.

What are the subscription costs?

Subscription costs vary based on the duration. Options include 26 issues (1 year) for £29.99, 13 issues (every 6 months) for £14.99, and 6 issues (every 3 months) for £7.99. These prices are for auto-renewable subscriptions.

Can I cancel my subscription?

No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. However, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through your Account Settings after purchase to prevent future charges.