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Key topics include blocking spying trackers by disabling hidden trackers, using shortcuts to replace hard-to-type URLs via Snipca, and replacing File Explorer with a smarter alternative. The issue compares AI chatbots—Claude, Google Gemini, and Copilot—covering when each is best for tasks like tech advice, letter templates, free image generation, and spreadsheet analysis, alongside broader reader guidance and issue overview details.","Microsoft grasses you up–page 49  \nISSUE 738 ❘ 17–30 JUNE 2026  \nBLOCK EMAILS THAT SPY ON YOU  \nTurn off hidden trackers  \np60  \nLearn something new in every issue  \nTIME TO DITCH FILE EXPLORER  \nMove to this smarter alternative  \np35  \n􀀳  \nSTOP USING  \nChatGPT!  \nSwitch to AI chatbots that do all your favourite tasks better p50  \n􀀳 Give accurate tech advice  \n􀀳 Create letter templates  \n􀀳 Generate images for free  \n􀀳 Analyse spreadsheets  Which is best – Claude,  \nGoogle Gemini or Copilot?  \n|  PLUS  |  | ’T BUY THE WRONG RT-HOME KITp62 these compatibility rules\u003Cbr> |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| TURN YOUR OLD PHONE INTO A WEATHER STATION\u003Cbr>For under £4 ayear! page 74 | DON\u003Cbr>SMA\u003Cbr>Stick to |  |\n\nWELCOME  \nHOW TO USE  \nSNIPCA URLs  \nWe use snipcas to turn long URLs that are hard to type into ones that are short and simple. 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