We're quickly running out of fun things to do while the coronavirus has the world inside out for an indefinite period. You're bored and confined, and so are we. The good news is that there are plenty of fun or productive things to do this week to take your mind off the surreal fact that COVID-19 has everyone locked inside. We've created a to-do list inside, with new content to consume, media favorites you might have missed, and tasks you never had to do. Now is the time to catch up on self-quarantine. Video games, movies, podcasts, eBooks, and more—we'll go through our to-do list to make sure you're not tempted to go outside this week.
1. Play Doom Eternal or Animal Crossing
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(Image credit: iD Software) Starting Friday, two new video games couldn't be more different, and we're grateful for the variety provided by Bethesda Softworks and Nintendo. Doom Eternal is a beautiful but brutal reimagining of the first-person shooter series making life right now... not bad. This journey through hell is one of the best experiences you'll have in 2020. Our comprehensive Doom Eternal review agrees, with a five-star rating and an Editor's Choice award. It's fast at 60 frames per second and exceeded our expectations even when played at 8K with a $2,500 graphics card. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is on the other end of the spectrum - it's ready to fall asleep in the sense that there's nothing wrong with good ASMR. It's good. It's okay, says the main character Tim Nook. Nintendo's beautiful social life simulation is ideal for today's self-isolation situation. Read our Animal Crossing: New Horizons review and think happy thoughts. One thing to note: while the new Animal Crossing is a must-have exclusive for Nintendo Switch, Doom Eternal is available on a wider range of platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and even Google Stadia.
2. Watch the movie series in order
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(Image credit: Marvel) Nothing is more time-consuming than a good long-running TV series, but since movies typically have bigger budgets and higher production values (aside from a few TV shows), we changed it (and We have also missed TV shows to watch this weekend). Now is the perfect time to go through an entire movie franchise, in order. There are several ways to watch the Marvel movies in order, and we've got links to where you can watch most of the 23 Marvel movies (Disney Plus is the easiest way to watch most of them). If you are looking for things to do during coronavirus self-isolation, it will take you a total of 60 hours. We also have lists for Star Wars movies in order, Batman movies in order, James Bond movies in order (unfortunately ``No Time to Die'' is pending), Star Trek in order (including the new Picard series), Harry Potter movies in order and, if you're in the mood for impenetrable entertainment directed by Vin Diesel, fast and furious movies in order.
3. Read one of the 100 best e-books
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Do this... but inside or away from people please. (Image credit: Amazon) It's easy to put off reading books when life is busy and you have to move. But you are probably free to travel if you work from home. So basically you have no excuse for browsing a few pages of an ebook. Where to start? Sometimes it's the hardest part, but we were blown away by Amazon's 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime List. Not everything will be your cup of tea, but there is something for everyone and most eBooks come down cheaply. Not a fan of reading? Hate the sound of your own voice in your head? Audible is the best remedy for this. The Amazon audio book company is still offering a free 30-day subscription. The best parts? Ebooks and audiobooks are delivered instantly, and Amazon won't run out of inventory either.
4. Discover a new podcast
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(Image credit: Future) Podcasts are generally free and often strike the right balance between entertaining and informative. Notable podcasts, including This American Life, Serial, and Stuff You Know Know, are consistently featured on the top 50 podcast platforms. If we can be a little biased for a second, you should definitely check out Noise Cancelling, the best new tech podcast right now. This is our new weekly podcast that talks about what's happening in technology, expanding TechRadar's daily written coverage.
5. Clean your gadgets - physically and digitally
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(Image credit: androidpit) We've released a number of methods for cleaning up articles, which is timely since you probably delayed this for a long time before the coronavirus outbreak. It's one of the best things to do if you haven't disposed of your dirty, germ-collecting gadgets. The biggest offender is your smartphone, which is why we've released a guide on how to clean your phone, mirroring our tips on how to clean your iPad or tablet and how to clean your laptop screen. It's all too easy to forget to clean your AirPods, but they could use a good scrubbing as well, whether you see visible wax or not. Don't forget your Nintendo Switch and cleaning all your gaming peripherals, you'll be shaking them hard during gaming marathons and they'll become germ magnets. Already done that? It's also the best time to dive into your digital files with our how to back up your PC and how to format your Mac guides. Backing up your photos with Google Photos is one of the best uses of his free time. We will keep this list of things to keep us updated as the weeks of detention continue and as long as we think we offer helpful advice. We're not in a global call to arms, but a global call to the couch, and we understand that it can be difficult if you run out of fun ideas at the start of the first week. We often give people buying advice, but we are happy to give good advice.