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Where can I ask about “Google Reader”?
Is this the right place to ask a question about RSS feed items in Google Reader?
If not, on which Stack Exchange site can I ask such a question?
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The right place
I have asked this: Can I have a QR code that will create a contact on the device?
I got the answer, but it was closed as off topic. How bout moving it maybe to StackOverflow? or another more suitable ...
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Are questions about online backup services on-topic?
Are questions about online backup services like:
Dropbox
Mozy
CrashPlan
on-topic for Super User?
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Should questions about using a gaming console as a PC be allowed?
As you all probably know, gaming questions have long been off-topic on SuperUser. This has included questions limited to consoles, even though they are technically "computers". I generally agree ...
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Can I ask questions about software that is intended to be used online?
Can I ask questions about software that is intended to be used online? An example could be online virus scanning software.
In the FAQ, does it only refer to software that users install?
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“iBooks vs. Kindle in terms of number of textbooks for students” — appropriate question?
Is Superuser the appropriate site to ask about whether the Kindle or iBooks platform has more textbooks available and which platform offers a better experience (i.e., I've seen the Apple ads with the ...
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Can I ask a question about how to disconnect someone from linkedin?
I think it will be "out of scope"... But I don't know where to ask this question on SE...
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File Purpose and Usage Questions
I've often had to go search for files that I've found running on my computer, and I want to find out what they are, and if they're ok. I usually do a lot of googling to find the answer, but have ...
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How is the term “Computer” defined on Super User?
The arguments over whether a tablet counts as a computer this rather lovely Ars Technica article on why they think a tablet is a PC as well as a chat conversation over this question got me thinking ...
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Should Tablet Computer questions be allowed on Super User?
I found out today that Tablet questions on Super User are closed as off-topic.
Related question: Will iPad be acceptable subject matter for Super User? I guess not?
There is no rational logic for ...
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Do questions on search engine optimization belong here? If not, where do they belong?
E.g. I want to ask a question like: http://www.quora.com/SEO/If-you-re-use-your-Internet-name-on-numerous-sites-is-there-a-way-to-make-your-name-on-one-site-appear-before-your-name-on-another-site
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How should we treat questions involving mobile computers like barcode scanners that use Windows Mobile?
UPDATE - I found this proposal over on area51.
It suggests a StackExchange site for Windows Mobile. Go follow it if you want to see this!
I've been using a computer like this at work for the last ...
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Are questions related to repairing a console on-topic?
According to this questions that are only about consoles are off-topic. However I was wondering if this is the same for questions that aren't about gaming, but rather repairing a console.
For ...
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Questions about IP Phones: Off-topic?
I'm trying to ascertain whether or not questions about IP phones (in my case, Cisco) are on-topic or off-topic for SuperUser. I read this question, which basically says:
If its problems using ...
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Is superuser the proper channel to ask AutoCAD-related questions?
After checking out all the other StackExchange sites, CAD questions do not seem to fit into any category except maybe superuser. In the FAQ, superuser is described as encompassing general software or ...
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Are TeX/LaTeX questions off-topic?
This question was closed as off-topic. Yet it fits squarely within the topic of Super User as defined by the FAQ (it's a question about the beamer plug-in for the TeX program, to put it into general ...
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Are “Hackintosh” questions allowed?
I've seen questions about pirating software down voted and closed. I'm wondering if Hackintosh questions are also disallowed? If so, why?
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How do web-software related questions differ in superuser from questions in webapps of stackexhange?
I guess the web related software questions can be asked in either of the websites - superuser or webapps? Am I correct?
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Is it ok to post questions about Dreamboxes on SU?
Hi,
Dreamboxes are Linux-powered TV receivers.
Is it ok to ask questions about them on SU? If not, where should I post them?
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Questions asking for manual identification of fonts?
I've seen several question related to fonts on SU. While I do believe that fonts can be considered software related, I've noticed that a subset of those questions asks superusers to manually identify ...
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Questioning whether question deserved to be closed
This question:
http://superuser.com/questions/164876/opinions-on-areca-backup
I was looking forward to getting people's opinions. I haven't heard of the program before and wanted to know if others ...
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Appropriate site for question about Google Groups?
I was about to ask a question on Super User about problems I've been having accessing Google Groups, but then I noticed that a lot of questions on that site having to do with web apps were being ...
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superuser.com getting useless for me
I am getting fed up with some of my questions getting closed on superuser.com. Like this one
http://superuser.com/questions/142537/website-which-helps-a-user-pick-a-motherboard-closed & ...
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What's with the recent slew of web questions on SU?
I know they come in now and then, but they were definitely getting closed for a while there. But in the last few days I have seen several "web" questions that didn't get closed. What's going on? Fluke ...
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Where should questions about mobile devices, phones, gadgets, etc be asked?
I was wondering where should I post slightly off-topic questions. As I've read on SuperUser its only about computer hardware and software. Do the various USB gadgets fit in the 'hardware' category? ...
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Super User question about manufacturer support web site resources: on or off topic?
Is the following question on- or off-topic for Super User:
http://superuser.com/questions/123357/service-tag-urls
I choose to interpret the FAQ liberally, and the question as I see it does relate to ...
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Will iPad be acceptable subject matter for Super User? I guess not?
Will an Apple tablet device (iPad) be a "computery" enough subject for questions on Super User?
I plan to get one, and since I've never owned an iPhone or anything similar, I'm sure I'll have some ...
