Jan 15, 2021

Printing from Android

By Paolo Amoroso • Issue #50 • View online

Hello,

Up to a decade or two ago, I printed all sorts of documents from my PC. Software documentation, source code listings, the works.

These days I store and access nearly everything online and print much less. Only a few invoices or receipts for archival record. But I still like the ability to print to my wireless home printer from any device in case I need it. On the desktop, from Chrome OS I reconfigured the printer for local use after the shutdown of Google Cloud Print. And I realized printing from Android is easy and works from all apps, such as Gmail or Google Docs.

If you have a wireless printer, read below how to configure your Android device to use it.

— Paolo Amoroso

Android

How to print from an Android phone

There are two ways of using a wireless printer on Android. Setting up the system’s default print service or installing third-party apps. The latter are the apps by printer manufacturers which work with devices the default print service may not support, or provide additional options and control. This tutorial is all you need to get started.

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How to wipe your Android phone before selling or trading it in

Are you looking to sell your old Android phone or give it away to a relative or friend? There’s more to wiping the device than just a factory reset. If you don’t take the right steps, the recipient won’t be able to use the device. To avoid awkward moments, have a look at this guide on properly preparing an Android device for disposal.

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Chrome and Chrome OS

How to use Zoom on Chromebooks

The pandemic made Zoom a household name and a synonym of video calling. But do you know how to use and take advantage of the platform? This tutorial guides you to installing and using Zoom on Chromebooks, covering also advanced features like scheduling and keyboard shortcusts.

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Google Maps, Google Data Studio

How to find your direction of travel using Google Maps

A good map may not be enough to find your way around an unknown place or follow directions to get somewhere else. You also need to find the direction you’re facing and match it with the map and the surroundings. Here’s how to do it with Google Maps.

www.howtogeek.com • Share

How to build advanced marketing reports in Google Data Studio

Google Data Studio is one tool of the Google Analytics suite of data analytics and advertising products. It’s definitely more advanced and complicated than the average consumer Google product. So this guide is especially useful as it tells how to put together an analytical dashboard for automated marketing reporting.

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Android apps

The 30 best Android apps of 2020 for your new phone, tablet, or Chromebook

Is there anything we can salvage of 2020? Maybe Android apps.

Android Police put together this list of the best Android apps of 2020. There are office suites, tools, games, media players, productivity apps, design apps, and more. You’ll find something you like.

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Web apps

Zest Fire

Reporting a bug of a web app or sharing feedback on a site is a lot of work. It involves writing a report and saving screenshots.

With Zest Fire you can just visit the app or site, start recording a screencast, demonstrate the issue, and describe it with your voice. It works fully in the browser and doesn’t require any software installation. You’ll then be able to share the recording.

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