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Would this question about printing a webpage be on-topic on Super User?
Its a web browser, os and printer question - so I'd say yes, and with examples (especially if it does the same on a PDF print - so you can screenshot examples), its on topic.
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Computer + off-topic devices, problem with off-topic device; Q on topic?
On-topic
We generally try to answer questions that are reasonably on-topic, and extend wide latitude in determining that.
In this question, a computer was an integral part of the OP's workflow. ...
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Does requesting an answer in a certain style make it off-topic?
This is a challenging decision indeed. If somebody held a gun to my head and forced me to say "on-topic" or "off-topic" to that question, I would say it's on-topic. It's equivalent to asking how a ...
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Are documentation requests on-topic?
Documentation comes under learning material - if not. I'd close that question as too broad.
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Are new questions regarding Windows XP on-topic?
Are new questions regarding Windows XP on-topic?
Short answer: Yes they are on-topic.
We allow all sorts of questions about old (outdated) operating systems.
We may not be able to answer them ...
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Is this question in-topic?
Primarily and entirely opinion based - and hopefully unlikely to be helpful to anyone else in the future (Cause hardware shortages suck). Its likely to get closed.
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Is asking about search engines ( startpage.com + duckduckgo.com) On Topic on superuser?
No.
Webapps and websites are off-topic here as stated by the help
not about …
websites or web services like Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress
For Web Applications there is WebApps
MokubaiMod
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Computer + off-topic devices, problem with off-topic device; Q on topic?
It Depends
This answer was inspired by Mokubai's comments (feel free to edit if it misses the mark).
Neither of the other answers really focuses on the critical criteria.
Whether or not a question ...
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Specific policy on AWS & EC2?
Guidance for one facet, possibly a bullet in the wiki:
For questions dealing with the AWS services, themselves, or administrative tasks associated with the host, Server Fault may be a more ...
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Specific policy on AWS & EC2?
Guidance for one facet, possibly a bullet in the wiki:
For questions about writing code related to AWS or to any application running on AWS, Stack Overflow may be a more appropriate site.
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Is this question about processor licensing off-topic?
Questions starting with why that involve human factors (in your case, you're specifically asking why people in a company don't do a particular thing) are off-topic pretty much across the entire SE ...
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This migration to Stack Overflow was erroneous
I agree that too many questions
that are posted on a site where they are on-topic
get erroneously migrated to Stack Overflow.
This is a bigger problem on Unix & Linux Stack Exchange,
where some ...
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WiFi doorbell cams (on or off topic?)
Only if the problem is in connecting them to a computer, using standard software provided for them to do so.
If the problem is in using them with a smartphone application then for Android phones or ...
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Should some or all browser search engines now be considered on-topic?
Depends on what the question is asking.
If they want to configure or update settings of a webapp or web service, when on that service itself, then it's better for Web Apps .
If they actually are ...
randomMod
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Can I ask here a question about MS office?
Yes you can ask about using MS Office Word.
To help get answers remember to provide info such as your version, maybe what OS you're using, and what you've attempted so far to help narrow down the ...
randomMod
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Would this question about correct usage of MS Word styles be on-topic
Well, in a sense.
I'd go with "This is what I need" and "this is what I tried, and these things suck".
So, I'd suggest you reword this somewhat.
I would like to change the indentation for all ...
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Specific policy on AWS & EC2?
Guidance for one facet, possibly a bullet in the wiki:
For questions about the operating system or any PC application hosted on AWS, post here on Super User (or any site on which the question's ...
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Where to ask a question about the best "zsh + iTerm2" for Windows alternative
Any questions asking for "best" software with a particular set of features is off topic on Super User and should be asked at Software Recommendations
You would need to clearly define your ...
MokubaiMod
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Why was this Discord question rejected as off-topic?
I guess it comes from Discord's weird parlance where "server" means my instance of a managed slack-team-equivalent while the traditional definition of "server" is something quite different.
Looking ...
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Why was this Discord question rejected as off-topic?
I think a good chunk of the problem is really that the lines here are pretty blurred.
The first question probably could involve the desktop client - which is the reason I undid it. The desktop client,...
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Would this optical media question be considered on-topic?
Thanks for the encouragement. It was a tough one to write, trying to keep it in-scope. For anyone interested: How to avoid unwritable CDs and DVDs?. Any suggestions are welcome (and answers, of ...
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Is Spam Assasin configuration on-topic?
https://cpanel.com/support/ or your hosting provider support.
The point is, your provider has configured their servers in a way that's only known to them, and made a web interface that only they know ...
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This migration to Stack Overflow was erroneous
Reversing a migration isn't possible, but I think I see both sides of the issue sigh I'll reopen, have a word with a few people, and strongly recommend screentogif for making a gif
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Asking question about Outlook.com
The What topics can I ask about here? help page explicitly states that questions about "websites or web services like Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress" are offtopic. Moreover, the tag ...
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Are questions about problems with a Fitbit on topic?
Sadly I don't think these devices fit within SuperUser's scope.
As it is more an IoT device you might want to try Internet of Things. According to their help files
If you have a question about...
...
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Where should I ask this question?
The boundaries between the various SE sites aren't always cut and dry, and this question could easily be on-topic on several sites, including Super User, Unix and Linux, Ask Different, and potentially ...
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Asking about the popularity of a package manager
Probably not - Super User is for technical questions. Asking about package manager's popularity is something between being opinion-based and a software recommendation, both of which are explicitly off ...
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Are questions related to (Mozilla) Pocket software on topic?
It depends on what feature of Pocket you are asking about.
If you are asking about features that operate primarily on your desktop or laptop computer such as the addon that works within your browser ...
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Asking about websites recommendations is allowed behaviour or breaks any rule?
To quote the close reasons:
Questions seeking product, service, or learning material recommendations are off-topic because they become outdated quickly and attract opinion-based answers.
So, in a ...
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Are questions about problems with a Fitbit on topic?
Only if the problem was in connecting or using it with your computer.
Smartphones would not count as a computer though if your problem is with the Android application talking to it then there would ...
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