How Often Do You Back Up Your Computer?
If you don't want to ever lose your data, you need to back up your files regularly. Ideally you follow the 3-2-1 rule, with three different copies of your data in two different mediums, with one off-site. How often are you backing up the data on your PC, whether it's automatic or manual?
Jordan
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Do You Watch Movies or Shows on Your Phone?
Every major streaming service has a phone app, often with support for offline viewing, which makes it a breeze to watch movies and TV shows on the go. Personally, I don't like watching on a small screen and I prefer the full experience of a TV, so I never watch movies or shows on my phone.
Joe
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Do You Ever Stream an Entire Album?
Services like Spotify make it easy to flick between different genres, artists, and time periods, and playlists with a mixture of music are a big part of the experience. While I enjoy that and being my own DJ, I still find value in listening to an entire album. How often do you listen to an album as the artist intended?
Joe
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What's an Underrated App for Macs?
While the Mac owner population might be small relative to Windows, there are a lot of developers out there making interesting software for Macs. What's a macOS app that you think more people should know about?
Jordan
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What's Your Favorite Podcast?
You name it, there's probably a podcast for it. The barrier to start your own podcast is low, and many celebrities have their own. Many streaming services invest a lot of money in podcasts too, sometimes tying creators exclusively to the platform. What's your favorite podcast and why?
Joe
How Do You Remember Terminal Commands?
One of the toughest parts of learning to use any command line is just recalling specific commands, their syntax, and what useful flags there are. Do you just keep doing web searches for commands until they're baked into your brain, or do you have another memorization method?
Jordan
What Is the Best VPN for PC Gaming?
What is the best VPN for PC gaming? A VPN is a service that ensures fast connection speeds, low ping, DDoS protection, and secure access to geo-restricted games for an enhanced gaming experience.Disclaimer: This is shared by one of our readers and does not necessarily reflect the views of How-To Geek.
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M365 Sub or Single-Purchase Office: Which Do You Buy?
It seems everything is a subscription these days, but believe it or not, you can still buy individual Microsoft Office product keys, paying for them one time only. If you use Office apps, do you pay for Microsoft 365 subscription or did you buy a single-purchase copy of Office? Or is the free version good enough?
Jordan
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Will You Try Fedora 42?
Fedora Linux 42 came out of beta for a full release this week. It has several interesting improvements and additions, including support for x86 applications on ARM computers. Are you going to give Fedora 42 a try, or will you stick what you have?
Jordan
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What Have You Used ChatGPT's Latest Image Generator For?
The latest version of ChatGPT's image generator is available for everyone to use for free. You can now generate images with legible text, it's better at handling multiple objects, and it's more consistent between prompts. It's still not perfect, but it's an improvement. What are your thoughts on ChatGPT's image generation abilities? What do you use it for?
Joe
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What's the Easiest Video Editor for Windows?
What's the easiest video editor for Windows right now if you want to create shorts and reels on social media?
Elvis_SoftExpo
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What Game Are You Most Excited for This Year?
2025 has already been a great year for video games, but there is plenty more to come. Ghost of Yotei, Metroid Prime 4, and Skate are but a few. And perhaps we'll even get Grand Theft Auto VI this year. What are you most excited for?
Joe
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Do You Like Windows 11?
I've increasingly noticed it in doctor's office and businesses I visit, people using Windows 11 instead of Windows 10 to do their work. Windows 10 support is expiring later this year, so it's inevitable. If you're using it already, what do you think of it? Do you think it's better or worse than earlier versions of Windows?
Jordan
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What's Your Favorite TV Show or Movie Based on a Game?
Flagship shows like The Last of Us, Arcane, and Fallout prove that video games make for brilliant movie and TV show adaptations when they're done right. Sometimes it works best when they stick to the plot of the game, while other times it's better to use the world of the game as a jumping off point. What show or movie based on a video game is your favorite?
Joe
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What's a Browser Shortcut Everyone Should Know?
Web browsers have evolved to become very powerful over the years, including in the realm of shortcuts. My favorite I've been surprised more people don't know about is that, with a mouse, you can middle-click a link to open it in a new tab. What shortcut do you think everyone here should know?
Jordan
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Which Video Game Failed to Live Up to the Hype?
Some video games are announced way before they are released, with details, screenshots, and videos drip fed over time. If the game looks good, it builds incredible hype, and counting down to the release day is exciting. But it's not always possible for games to live up to their hype. Which game have you been most disappointed with?
Joe
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How Would You Improve the Windows 11 Start Menu?
Microsoft this week previewed a new version of the Start menu for Windows 11, including a wider frame and a different layout for app lists. It's limited to Insider builds at the moment, but the changes may be coming to a Windows 11 PC near you. If you were redesigning the Start menu, though, what would you want changed?
https://www.howtogeek.com/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-improvement/
Jordan
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Do You Collect DVDs or Blu-Rays?
Streaming services may be convenient, but physical media doesn't have a subscription cost attached and can't be taken away from you. It also often offers better quality video and audio, plus fun bonus features like commentary tracks. Do you collect movies and TV shows on formats like DVD or Blu-ray?
Joe
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Do You Care If a Linux Distro Is Standard or Rolling Release?
The Linux community likes to talk a lot about release cycles. Whether a distro is rolling release, meaning the system is continually upgraded through a stream of bleeding-edge updates, or if it has a standard release cycle, meaning regularly-scheduled releases (like the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04) bring significant changes and well-tested software all at once. Do you have an opinion on release cycles?
Jordan
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Do You Use a Soundbar on Your TV?
Most TVs come with basic speakers that do the job, but they often produce less detail than standalone speakers and struggle to fill a room. In fact, even a cheap soundbar is better than nothing. Do you use a soundbar on your TV?
Joe
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