Get a free sample copy of Computeractive

If you think computer magazines are for geeks, we'd like to introduce you to Computeractive – the computer magazine that's written for ordinary people.

We are giving away a free sample of Computeractive magazine as a download from our website. Click here to get your sample copy.

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We provide lots of practical, step-by-step computing advice in our articles and Workshops, with a mix of subjects so there's something for everyone.

It's not our aim to dazzle you with jargon – in fact, Computeractive has been approved by the Plain English Campaign since its launch in 1998 and is assessed every year to ensure we continue to meet the Campaign's high standards.

When we can't avoid using abbreviations, these are fully explained in our friendly Jargon Buster columns on the page where the term is used.

As well guides and tips, our Tried and Tested section gives independent advice on whether products are worth buying. We also provide ratings for all types of software downloads.

This sample ebook of Computeractive contains examples of all this and more. Computeractive has been the best-selling computer magazine in the UK since 1998 – download your copy, and we hope you'll discover why.

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