How to Print Files from Mobile Phone or Tablets

Smartphones and Tablets are just like computers, you can browse the web, send emails, watch YouTube videos and many things. You can also print documents, emails, photos, PDF files with the help of mobile phone and tablets. Some printers let you print from your mobile phone or tablets over a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB connections. 

Use Google Cloud Print With Mobile Phone or Tablet 

Google Cloud Print works with most printers, but for best experience a Cloud ready printer is recommended. These types of printers can directly connect to the Internet and don't need a computer for it to work. Google Cloud Print currently supports printing only through iPhones and Android mobile phones or tablets. Here's a Chrome extension that will let you print documents even from your desktop without requiring a Phone.

Open Google Chrome on your computer, click the Menu button > Settings > Advanced Settings > Scroll down to the Google Cloud Print and click "Add Printers". A confirmation message appears on the next screen and click "Add Printer" to confirm.

Note : Make sure that your PC is connected to the Internet, you're logged in to your Google account in Google Chrome and your Printer is ON. 

• Install and launch Cloud Print on your mobile device or tablet and login to your same Google account registered on Google Cloud Print. 

• Click the printer icon to select a file to print and choose a printer registered on Google Cloud Print. You can select a file from Google Drive, Dropbox, Gallery and other file manager apps on your device. 

• The print preview page will appear, you're able to set the orientation of the documents, media size, DPI and the number of copies. 

• Now click the paper plane icon at the top row to send the data to Google Cloud Print and print your document.

Note : To print a Web page, click Menu > Share > select Cloud Print and print Gmail message by open Gmail message in browser, tap the arrow to reveal additional buttons, and select print. 

Ultimate Guide : How to Export Wikipedia Articles for Offline Use

Wikipedia is the most famous and most open encyclopedia in the world. When you search the Internet for anything, a Wikipedia article is probably one of the first Google results you click on. 

While browsing Wikipedia itself is great but sometimes you need to send its articles elsewhere. Here are 4 ways to export Wikipedia for various needs.

1. Create a Book :  Whether you prefer reading on your computer, eBook Reader, or on paper, sometimes it can be nice to have your research together in a book format. Here's how to turn Wikipedia articles into a PDF file for offline reading or print as a paper book. 

You can choose any articles you like and turn them into a book. Visit the Book Creator page and tap "Start Book Creator" and you'll be able to add any article you visit to your book. Once you're done, you can export it to PDF file, Print Book or visit the book collection page to download books made by others.

2. Download as PDF : If you only need a single article, just click the "Download as PDF" on the left sidebar of any article. (See under the Print/Export heading)

3. Printable Version : You can print any article by click on Print on the left sidebar for a friend who doesn't have Internet access.
4. Download Wikipedia : There are some App like WikiTaxi, WikiReader, Kiwix, iPodLinux etc that lets you download Wikipedia database to your computer which you can view, search and browse offline. By default all images or other multimedia files are excluded to save space in the download, but if you have space to spare, there are other download options available.  

Is there any other method to export Wikipedia Article for offline use. Tell us, by commenting below!

Best Methods to Mirror Android Screen to PC or TV (No Root)

Sometimes you might want to connect your smartphone to a bigger screen like a PC or TV to see the photos in bigger display. There are also plenty of other reasons like

• You might be a developer in the middle of coding and want to check your app without having the constantly reach to your smartphone.

• You might want to share your picture and videos on a big screen without uploading them.

• You might need to give a presentation quickly while the projector is connected to a PC.

• Browse the web on the big screen.

So how do you mirror the Android Screen to PC or a TV without a rooted phone?

Mirror Android Phone to PC

The best way to mirror the screen to PC is to install Vysor Beta made by prolific Android developer Koushik Dutta, if you have phone which is not rooted.

1. Download Google Chrome and the Vysor Beta. Since Chrome works on Windows, Mac and Linux, this app will work on all platform, including Chrome OS. 

Also See :  Best Methods to Root Your Android Phone



2. Connect your Android Phone to your PC by a USB cable and Enable Debugging Mode. To Enable Debugging Mode in Android follow the following procedure

• Go to Settings > About Phone, Scroll down and tap Build Number seven times.

• Go back to Settings > Developer Options, Scroll down and Enable USB Debugging Mode.

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3. Open Vysor extension on Chrome and click the Find devices, Vysor will detect any smartphone connected to it using the USB cable. Now select your device from the list.

4. Vysor will now install an APK on your Android device and once it is connected, you will be able to see your device screen on your PC. Now you can use your PC keyboard and mouse to control the Android Smartphone.

Also See : How to Manage App permission on Android Mobile or Tablet


There is another option to mirror android phone to PC by using Mobizen app which works in similar way. You need to download and install the desktop and mobile app. Once connected, you can use your phone from the PC. This app also allow you to record the Android screen without rooting.

If you want to wirelessly connect your phone to PC, there is another app called Mirror. The only requirement for this app is that PC and phone should be connected to same Wi-Fi network. Download the AllCast Receiver for Chrome extension and Mirror for Android app on your Smartphone. Now open both apps one on PC and another on Android Phone to Mirror Android Smartphone.

Mirror Android Phone to TV

If you have Wi-Fi on your TV, you can use the default cast screen option available under Settings > Display > Cast Screen. 

Once you switch on the TV and enable cast screen, you will be able to see the TV listed on your Phone. Now you can connect to the TV and view your Android screen in large display.

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You can use Chromecast which is basically a HDMI dongle, if your TV does not have Wi-Fi. Download and install Chromecast app on your phone, insert the Chromecast HDMI dongle to TV. Now connect the phone to Chromecast from the app and from the menu option, you can enable cast screen. 

Mirror has a few Disadvantages

1. You can't interact with your screen through your PC, that means no typing with your computer's keyboard on your Phone.
2. Annoying "Mirror" floating watermark is going to stay and there is no way to remove it at this time.

We have listed the several ways you can mirror your Smartphone screen to your PC, there's just one thing left to answer. 

What do you use to Mirror your Android Phone. Drop a line in the comment box!

How to Get Free Ride in Uber

Uber is an on-demand car service that allows you to request private drivers through applications for iPhone and Android devices. The service utilizes dispatch software to send the nearest driver to your location. The service provides a cashless solution that charges your ride directly to the credit card on file with your account.  Uber is a good cab service used in 58 countries including United States, United kingdom, India, china, Brazil, Singapore etc and connected to new cities in every week. 

Uber provides the following type of service having different type of cab and variation in fare.

1. UberX : Its Uber's low cost option, allow you to get from Point A to Point B without putting a hurt on your pocket and there can be up to 4 passengers.

2. Uber Black : This is Uber's original service, choosing Black car will send a high end sedan to your location. It is essentially the luxury version of UberX and there can be up to 4 passengers.

3. Uber Taxi – This calls a taxi that has an agreement with Uber. These taxis are much like any normal taxi, except that you can pay through the app.

4. Uber SUV : This is significantly more expensive than the Black Car service with seating up to 6 people.

5. Uber LUX : This will send a high-end luxury car to your location with seating for up to 4 people. This is Uber’s most expensive service.

How to get Free Ride in Uber

Download the Uber App which is available for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and the BlackBerry App world. Install the app on your device and then open it.  You will be asked to create an account. 

Uber will need your name, mobile number, email, language and billing information ( excluding some countries like India ). You must enable location service in mobile and verify your mobile number by using OTP sent to mobile. Once your Uber account is created, login to your account and tap on promotions and enter the promocode RAJENDERM173UE

How to use Free Ride in Uber

Sign in to your Uber account, choose vehicle type and mark your position on the map with a pin or you can set the location by tap the "Set Pickup Location" button. You will be given the option to pay with any Uber credit that you may have on your account like free ride.  

Wait in front of your exact street address for your ride and you will be given an estimation on how long your car will take to show up. 

Common tips

1. Fares are different in every city, so be sure to check the Uber website or use an online fare estimator. All cities have a minimum fare. 

2. Uber charges are based on a combination of time and distance. If the car is travelling under 11 mph (18 km/h), you will be charged by the minute, and if you are travelling over 11 mph (18 km/h), you will be charged by the mile.

3. If you don’t have access to the Uber app, you can request a car through the Uber mobile site or by texting your pickup address and city to UBR222. 

4. The Uber app will provide you with the phone number of your driver. You can use this contact the driver if you have any special considerations.

5. If you need to cancel your reservation, you will be charged a $5-$10 fee if you cancel after five minutes.

6. If there was no car available, try again in a few minutes, as a driver may have dropped their passengers off and become available. 

7. If using the TAXI service, you can select the amount to be tipped through your Uber Payment Settings - the default is 20%. 

8. Uber only recognizes a 5 star rating as a positive one. Any number less than 5 may harm your driver's service.

9. Each Uber account can only request one car. Someone else in your party will need to order the second car from another Uber account.

10. You cannot signup in US to get free ride in $ dollar and use in India. You will not get $20*66=Rs 1320/- in India. Don't try to fool the system by changing your location in mobile or browser to get such rides, you may loose your country ride also.

Share your story! How many free rides have you had and what problems you experienced with Uber car service. We'd love to know all about it? 

How to Enable Facial Recognition in Your Google Photos

Facial recognition is one of the most popular features on Google Photos, Facebook Photos, Apple Photos, which recognize face and automatically arrange your photos based on people's faces. Facial recognition is available inside Android, iPhone, iPad and the web version of Google Photos. If you are not seeing it in your account yet, because your accessing Photos from outside the United States. 

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A footnote on the Google Photos website says that “Facial recognition" feature isn’t available in all countries, probably due to privacy laws, but there’s a simple trick that will help you bring face detection in your Google Photos. 

Also See : Best apps to protect or lock photos on Your iOS 

How to Enable Facial Recognition in Your Google Photos

• Go to your Android phone settings, select “Apps”, then select “Photos” under the “Downloaded” section and click the “Clear Data” button to reset your Google Photos app.

• Go to the Google Play store and download Tunnel Bear or Hola or any of your favorite VPN apps.
• Also See : Best Camera Apps for Android  

• Open the VPN app and connect. It will essentially trick Photos into thinking that you are connecting from US, a country that is supported by Google Photos for facial recognition.

• Open the Google Photos app, scroll past the wizard screen and then under Settings, enable the option that says “Group Similar Faces – Auto Group photos by matching faces.”

Also See : How to manage App permission on Android Mobile or Tablets

Now you can uninstall or disable the VPN app, launch Google Photos again and tap the blue search button. You should see a list of faces that Google Photos was able to detect from your uploaded photos. And the feature will automatically become available on photos.google.com as well.

How to Backup and Restore WhatsApp Chats, Media using Google Drive

WhatsApp is one of the best message app available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia with more than 900 millions users all over the world. WhatsApp added a new feature which allows you to automatically create a backup of your Message, Voice message, Photos and videos to Google Drive. If you lose your phone or switch to another Android phone, Your WhatsApp data are safe and restored in a few clicks.

Also See : How to Use WhatsApp on PC or Laptop

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Before using Google Drive backup make sure that you have the following things.

1. A activated Google Account.
2. Enough free Google Drive space for your WhatsApp chats and media.
3. Free space on your phone to create the backup.

How to create a Google Drive backup

Download the WhatsApp version 2.12.303 and open it. Go to Settings > Chats and calls > Chat backup > select Google Drive backup > select the frequency for backup. You will need to select Gmail account you are using for the backup. Tap on the Back up over to choose the network you wish to use for backup. I recommend you to use Wi-Fi connection for this purpose.

Also See : Best Android Apps to Backup and Restore Data

How to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive

Make sure that you uses the same phone number and Google account used to create the backup to restore WhatsApp chats and media. The restore process is simple, you need to install WhatsApp on your new device and verify Your mobile number and enter email address. After verifying your number, you will be prompted to restore your message and media from Google Drive. 

Also See : How to install Apps directly into Your SD card
 
Note : You can also delete your old WhatsApp files from Google Drive to save disk space. Go to Google Drive and login to your account. Click on the Gear icon in the top right > Settings > Manage Apps. Scroll down to find WhatsApp in the list and click on Options > Delete hidden app data.