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Printer Offline or Not Showing On Mac Systems? Here’s What To Do

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A printer is a must to keep gadgets for professional organizations and even for homes when you need printed documents readily available. And when you step out to buy a new printer you are flooded with options to choose from.  One of the biggest players in the Printer segment is HP which has the widest portfolio of professional and home printers.

HP Printers are tech advanced and offer a host of features for reliable printing. All of the HP printers are compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. We previously covered one of the printer issues where HP Printers stop working after a Windows 11 update. But what if you are using a Mac laptop or desktop and are experiencing a Printer offline and not working. We have listed the troubleshooting steps below:

Troubleshooting For Printer Showing Offline On Mac Computers And Laptops

Before you proceed with the steps, make sure your printer is on and has sufficient ink levels. Also, make sure there is no display errors or blinking lights.

Step 1: Check if the printer is not off or in Sleep mode. If it is not on, press the power button to wake it or turn it on.

Step 2: Also check the paper inside the feeder tray is placed properly. If everything is in place and there is no error then proceed with the Diagnose and fix option.

Fix Printer Not Showing Using Diagnose & Fix

Step 1: Open the HP smart app and click on the Diagnose and Fix option. You can download the app from Mac App store.

Step 2: Tap on the name of the printer and then click Printers. You’ll see this option in the top menu bar. Select Diagnose & Fix option.

Step 3: Select Start. Make sure you don’t close the HP Smart app while the troubleshooting is running.

Step 4: If there are any on-screen instructions follow them to fix the issue.

Step 5: If in case the issue persists, go to HP customer support or select one of the additional resources on the screen.

Try Removing And Re-adding the Printer

Step 1: First, delete your printer from the printer queue. This will clear all the errors. To do so, click on the Apple menu.

Step 2: Click on System Preferences and then click Printers & Scanners or Print and Scan.

Step 3: Select the printer that is to be removed and click on the Minus sign from the list of printers at the bottom.

Step 4: Tap on the Delete Printer option.

Step 5: Now, re-add the printer by tapping on the Plus sign and then following the on-screen guide.

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Airtel Work From Home Plans In India: Check Here For All Details

Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, offers prepaid, postpaid, and internet plans in the country. Besides, the telecom operator launched Work from Home plans for its customers, which were designed for users who are working from home and cannot go to an office. But still, if you are not aware of those plans, then you should check here for all details. 

Airtel Work From Home Plans In India 

Notably, Airtel is providing 10 plans under the same segment that are priced at Rs. 359, Rs. 399, Rs. 479, Rs. 499, Rs. 549, Rs 599, Rs. 699, Rs. 719, and Rs. 839 prepaid plans. 

Airtel Rs. 359 Prepaid Plan: Details

The Rs. 359 plan offers 2GB of data per day for 28 days. This plan offers unlimited calling and 100 messages per day for the same day. In addition, this plan offers Amazon Prime Mobile Edition, Xstream Mobile pack for 28 days, Wynk Music, Rs. 100 cashbacks on FASTag, Hellotunes, Apollo 24/7 circle subscription for three months, and free Hello tunes.

Airtel Rs. 399 Prepaid Plan: Details

This plan of Rs. 399 offers 2.5GB of data per day for only 28 days. Besides, this pack offers unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, Apollo 24/7 circle subscription for three months, Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription worth Rs 149, free Hellotunes, Wynk Music, Rs. 100 cashback on FASTag, and free Hellotunes. 

Airtel Rs. 479 Prepaid Plan: Details

The Rs.479 of the Airtel is providing 1.5GB of data for 56 days. Besides, 100 messages per day, and free calling for the same period. Plus, users will get Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition for 30 days, Rs. 100 cashback, free Hellotunes, Apollo 24/7 circle subscription for three months, Wynk Music on FASTag, and more.

Airtel Rs 499 Prepaid Plan: Details 

The Airtel Rs. 499 offers 2GB of data per day for 28 days, which in total users will get 56GB of data in total for the same period. In addition, buyers will get unlimited calling and 100 messages per day. 

This pack also offers Amazon Prime access for 30 days, Disney+ Hotstar for one year, Amazon Prime Mobile edition access for 30 days, free Hellotunes, Apollo 24|7 Circle, free online courses at Shaw Academy, get Rs 100 cashback of FASTag, and Wynks Music subscription.

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50% Smartphones In 2022 Will Support 5G Network; Says Realme India, CEO Madhav Sheth

Realme has recently announced the launch of the 9i 5G smartphone in India. The smartphone offers 5G connectivity and comes with MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with 4GB/ 6GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB of storage.

Meanwhile, we got a chance to do interaction with Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India, VP, Realme, and President, Realme International Business Group regarding the company’s plans.

How many smartphones have you launched in the Realme 9 series and how many are you going to add by the end of this year?

We started the series by launching the Realme 9i, the first product to be launched in the number series in 2022 and the first member of the series family. It is our first smartphone to be equipped with an advanced performance processor in the price segment and is designed for users who are looking for a 4G smartphone with advanced technology features.

We further expanded the series with the Realme 9 Pro series 5G features an industry-leading light shift design, powerful 5G processors, and offers users UI 3.0 based on Android 12. Now, we have decided to bring the 9i 5G and will continue to bring smartphones with advanced features, design, and performance in the future.

What kind of response have you received from the Realme 9 series and what kind of expectations do you have with the newly launched device?

We always aim to provide best-in-class technology in all segments to our users. We started this year with the launch of the Realme 9 series in the mid-range segment with the latest processor and technology and we have been seeing massive traction for the product.

The Realme 9 Pro series 5G has two models – Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and the Realme 9 Pro 5G – both have witnessed huge traction during our first sale on Feb 21, 2022, resulting in a whopping 200 percent increase in sales for the above Rs. 20,000 segments.

We are confident that the Realme 9i 5G will receive similar kinds of responses and love from users.

How do you differentiate the Realme 9 from existing smartphones in the same series?

The Realme 9 series is our ultimate performer, bringing cutting-edge design, processor & camera capabilities for users, offering the best to our users.

Tell us about your upcoming products and the new category you are planning to foray into this year?

We are currently moving towards the second phase of expansion. In our first stage, we defined our product portfolio, launched multiple products with cutting-edge features, and defined important markets. In our second stage, we are now concentrating on targeted, long-term growth.

As we enter into the second stage, we’ll be more focused and place a greater emphasis than ever before on making every experience and interaction more local. To give you a better end-to-end product experience in our current markets, we will offer more and more locally focused events and products.

As one of the 10 million shipment markets for Realme, India has also established local teams and hired local personnel to fully utilize their skill. Now, we want to optimize the short-channel, light-asset business model in India and look into further strategic alliances with various e-commerce platforms.

Please tell us about your 5G smartphone plans as telecom operators are expected to start services soon?

Realme was the first company to introduce a 5G smartphone in India back in 2020, and this year, the company has already surpassed all others in terms of 5G smartphone brand growth.

To create 5G technology and products, we have converted 90 percent of our R&D resources and more than 50 percent of the smartphones that we launch in 2022 will support 5G networks.

How many 5G R&D centers have you established in India and how many are you going to add?

At present 90 percent of R&D resources have been converted to develop 5G technology and products. I have mentioned before that in the coming years, we will be investing $300 million globally in research and product development based on the 5G technology. In fact, India will be one of the seven 5G R&D hubs that the company will establish to assist the global deployment of 5G products.

Do you have any plan to launch foldable phones, if yes, then when?

The concept of foldable is quite exciting, but the technology is under the R&D phase and I believe the technology is not ready for the market. The company We doesn’t want to introduce or bring a solution that would only benefit our customers momentarily.

Our R&D is focussing on providing advancements in the camera and quick charging areas since we believe in bringing products that help consumers in the long run and meet their immediate demands. This approach is working for us and we will continue following the same.

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Sony Launches Bravia XR 85X95K 4K Mini LED TV In India: See Price And Specifications Here

Sony has announced the launch of the Bravia XR 85X95K 4K Mini LED in India. The newly launched Bravia Sony TV comes with a Mini LED backlighting technology for Rs. 6,99,990 in the country.

Notably, the Mini LED is a new concept, where all small LEDs packs are inside the television backlighting system, which allows you to give control.

Sony BRAVIA XR 85X95K LED TV: Details

The Sony BRAVIA XR 85X95K comes with an 85-inch Mini LED TV along with support for XR Triluminos Pro and XR Contrast Booster.

Besides, you will find an LCD panel along with a mini LED backlight, a refresh rate of 100Hz, and a screen resolution of 3,840 by 2,160 pixels. In addition, the panel features XR OLED Motion clarity and 4K upscaling.

Also, the new Sony smart television has X-Anti Reflection that eliminates glare, BRAVIA Core Calibrated mode to modify the image settings, Ambient optimization to adapt brightness as per the room, Dolby Vision, and HDR. Plus, the TV comes with an Adaptive Calibrated Mode.

Additionally, you will get gaming-specific features, Auto HDR Tone, Auto Game Mode, 4K 120 fps, HDMI 2.1, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM).

On the sound front, the smart television support Dolby Atmos, IMAX enhanced, and 360 Spatial Sound. Moreover, the television supports comes with a Light sensor, Acoustic auto calibration technology along with XR Surround with 3D surround upscaling, Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio+, and Acoustic Surface Audio+.

The BRAVIA CAM is also there that allows you to adapt the sound along with the picture depends how close you sit to the television.

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BSNL 4G STV And Prepaid Plans In India: See All Details Here

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator, offers the most affordable packs in India. The company was founded in 2000 and provides 3G services, including 4G connectivity in some parts of the country. So, in order to help we are listing all 4G prepaid plans of the telecom operator.

BSNL Special Tariff Plan

BSNL STV99 Plan

Let’s start with BSNL’s special tariff Plan of Rs. 99 known as STV99, where users will get unlimited calling, personalized right one back for only 22 days. This clearly shows that users are not getting any data to benefit from this plan.

BSNL STV187

Another special tariff plan is priced at Rs. 187, where users will get 2GB of data per day, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calling for 28 days. However, the speed will be decreased to 80Kbps once the data limit ends.

BSNL Rs. 197 Prepaid Plan

The Rs. 197 plan offers 2GB of data, access to the Zinc Music application, and 100 messages per day for 18 days. But this plan comes with a validity of 180 days.

BSNL Rs. 199 Prepaid Plan

The telecom operator launched a Rs. 199 plan to offer unlimited calling, 2GB of data, and 250 minutes for calling for 30 days.

BSNL STV 249

This special tariff plan of Rs. 249 offers 2GB of data per day and 100 messages per day for two months. Plus, users will get unlimited calling for the same period.

BSNL Rs. 250 Prepaid Plan

The Rs. 250 Plan offers benefits for 40 days. Also, this pack ships 250 minutes for calling, 100 messages per day, and 3GB of data per day.

BSNL STV298

The STV298 plan provides 1GB of data per day, EROS Now access, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calling for 56 days.

BSNL STV 319

The STV319 offers 10GB of data, 300 messages for 75 days, and unlimited calling.

BSNL Rs. 365 Prepaid Plan

The Rs. 365 plan is providing 2GB of data, 100 messages per day, access to free tunes, Lokdun content, and unlimited calling for 60 days.

BSNL STV 429

The STV249 offers 1GB of data per day, unlimited data to all networks, 100 messages per day, and access to EROS Now to users for 81 days.

BSNL Rs. 447 Prepaid Plan

The Rs. 447 plan offers 100GB of data for two months, 100 messages per day, unlimited calling, Eros Now access, and BSNL Tunes for 60 days.

BSNL Rs. 485 Prepaid Plan

The Rs. 485 plan offers 1.5GB of data per day, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calling to all network providers. This pack offers benefits for 90 days.

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Moto Tab G62 Launched With 2K Display, 7700mAh Battery: See All Details Here

Motorola has announced the launch of the new tablet in India. The Moto G62 tablet comes with a 7,700mAh battery, 2K screen, an 8MP camera on the back, and more. Also, the tablet features a big display and gets power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 series processor.

In addition, the newly launched tablet G62 comes in two variants such as LTE and Wi-Fi. The tablet will cost you under Rs. 20,000. In fact, the tablet is expected to give tough competition to the existing pads like Nokia T20, Realme Pad, and more.

Moto Tab G62 LTE And Wi-Fi Model: Price And Availability In India

The Moto Tab G62 LTE is already available on pre-order. However, the tablet will be available on Flipkart starting from August 22 and is priced at Rs. 17,999 for the LTE model. On the other hand, the Wi-Fi model of the Moto Tab G62 is priced at Rs. 15,999.

Moto Tab G62 LTE And Wi-Fi Model: Specifications Details

The Moto tab has a 6nm Snapdragon octa-core processor and it is paired with 64GB of built-in storage. In fact, there is also support for storage expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card. The tablet comes with a 10.6-inch display along with support for 2K resolution.

In addition, the device has TUV-certified eye protection that will reduce eye strain. Plus, the company claims that the display comes with increased outdoor visibility and better viewing angles. You will also find an 8MP camera on the back along with an LED flash and you will find a 5MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.

Moreover, the tablet comes with a stereo speaker system, which is backed by Dolby Atmos. The tablet runs Android 12 OS and 7,700mAh battery along with a 20W rapid charger. In addition, the company claims that all users will get 12 hours of battery life with a single charge.

It also has Google Kids Space, a special reading mode, multiple user accounts, and many more. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack, which you will not get in the mid-range and high-end products these days.

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Infinix Hot 12 Launched With 6,000mAh Battery, 90Hz Display: Check Price In India

Infinix announced the launch of the new smartphone in India on Wednesday. The smartphone company has launched the Hot 12 smartphone after Hot 12 Play and the Hot 12 Pro devices, which means this is the third smartphone in the same series.

The newly launched smartphone comes with a 6,000mAh battery, high refresh rate, and large screen. In fact, the smartphone is expected to give tough competition to other smartphone brands like Poco, Samsung, Realme, and Xiaomi smartphones. So, now let’s take a look at all details of the smartphone.

Infinix Hot 12 Smartphone: Specifications

The Infinix Hot 12 smartphone comes with a 6.82-inch HD+ display along with a 90Hz screen refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Notably, this is an LCD screen and provides brightness up to 460 nits.

The smartphone gets power from the MediaTek Helio G37 processor and has a 6,000mAh battery unit. The device also supports 18W fast charging and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Also, the smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM of virtual RAM support, which means you will get 7GB of RAM.

Infinix Hot 12

On the optics front, the Hot 12 has a triple camera at the back, including a 50MP primary camera along with an f/1,6 aperture and quad-LED flash. In addition, you will find a 2MP depth lens and an AI lens. The front camera is equipped with an 8MP camera on the front for selfies along with a dual flashlight, which means that you are allowed to take good photos in low light conditions.

Moreover, the smartphone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a Type-C charging point. The Infinix Hot 12 smartphone is 9.2mm thick and weighs 211 grams. However, it runs Android 11 based on XOS 7.6.

Infinix Hot 12 Smartphone: Price And Availability In India

The Infinix Hot 12 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which is priced at Rs. 9,499. The device is available in four color options such as 7-degree Purple, Turquoise Cyan, Exploratory Blue, and Polar Black. It is worth noting that the device will be available on Flipkart on August 23rd,2022.

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Android 13 Is Officially Here: Check Out Eligible Devices And Key Features

Key Highlights

  • Android 13 arrives for Pixel phones
  • It introduces tons of new features
  • Google ensured that it works well even on big screens

Google has finally started rolling out Android 13 to mobile devices months after introducing it to the public some months ago. Additionally, the tech behemoth released a list of mobile phones that will be compatible with the new Android 13 operating system.

For Android phones and tablets, the new operating system will have new features. These features range from enhanced privacy controls to the ability to copy text and media from one Android device and paste it to another with a single click, as well as the expansion of app color theming to even more apps.

Android 13: Eligible Device

Google stated that its own range of smartphones, including the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a(5G), Pixel 5, and 5a, Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a, will be the first to receive the all-new Android 13.

The tech giant also said that more smartphone manufacturers will begin receiving Android 13 in the upcoming months. These companies include Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, OnePlus, Motorola, Asus, Nokia, Realme, Sony, and Samsung.

Android 13: Key Features

Personalization

Customizations based on Material You are available with Android 13. The home screen’s elements, including non-Google icons, the notification panel, the wallpaper, the theme, the color, and more, can all be customized by users.

Notifications & Permissions

The new OS will require apps to request the user’s consent before sending notifications. It can be useful for people who avoid receiving a lot of notifications. This feature is similar to what is found on Apple devices.

More Language Options

Users will be able to select a different language for each application on Android 13. The feature is perfect for multilingual users who enjoy different applications in different languages, according to the company.

Multitasking

With Android 13 OS, you will be able to copy content such as a picture, URL, text, or video from their Android smartphones and paste it onto their tablets or vice versa.

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WhatsApp Safety Features: Everything You Need To Know

WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging platforms available to users worldwide. More than 400 million users hold private discussions in India alone.

The Meta-owned app is aware of how crucial it is to protect its users’ privacy and keep them secure online in today’s world. WhatsApp believes in being there for its users at every stage, whether that be empowering them with the right features to take their safety into their own hands, offering precautionary safeguards for them online, or giving them access to the resources to educate them.

To help users get the most out of their WhatsApp experience and not succumb to online risks, the app has continuously driven initiatives to safeguard them by educating users on how to safeguard their online safety. In this article, we are highlighting a few ways WhatsApp has worked to actively protect its users’ safety:

End-to-End Encryption

The privacy of its users is WhatsApp’s top priority, which is why end-to-end encryption is enabled by default in the app. It makes sure that nobody, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to what is sent, only the user and the person with whom the user is conversing. This makes sure that none of the user’s calls, status updates, images, videos, voice messages, or other content can get up into the wrong hands.

Product Features

Within the desktop and mobile apps, WhatsApp offers a number of security safeguards that users may use to protect themselves from unsolicited communication and online scams. While the Indian population is familiar with some of the typical ones like ‘deleted messages’ and restricted access to accounts, the Meta-owned platform has special features for WhatsApp web and advanced message level reporting.

Preventative Actions

WhatsApp continuously pursues proactive steps to identify rogue actors and takes required action against harmful/suspicious accounts based on user reports and activities, along with unencrypted information. Among other things, WhatsApp’s monthly user safety report that complies with the IT Rules 2021 is a testament to the fact.

In addition to this, WhatsApp offers a number of other initiatives to protect users from online risks, including a ‘Safety in India’ reference hub, India grievance officer, and collaborations with third-party fact-checkers. Also, the app is aggressively combating the issue of the spread of false information and establishing a secure environment for its users.

Furthermore, WhatsApp continues to collaborate extensively with law enforcement agencies, carefully reviewing all requests from these agencies in accordance with the law and its policies.

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Digital Footprint: Simple Ways To Erase Yourself From The Internet

Trying to get off the Internet? Wondering how to completely remove all of your digital footprints from everywhere? Well, it’s not just you. In this day of massive data theft and privacy breaches, many have thought about doing the same.

However, it is not impossible to remember everything you have ever done online and delete it. Online reputation can be a burden for certain people, despite the fact that it can excite many people on the one hand.

Your whole online presence, including all of the data, posts, photos, and other items you upload, whether on purpose or not, is your digital footprint. The more information you post online, the more people can discover about you. This could be a problem. Fortunately, deleting your digital footprint just requires a few easy steps, so get started now.

Delete/Deactivate Your Shopping, Social Media, And Web Service Accounts

Deleting or deactivating your accounts is the first step you can take to completely remove your online identity. To get rid of them, go to these websites’ Account Settings, and look for options to deactivate, remove, or close an account. Oftentimes, you find these options under Privacy & Security or something similar.

Delete Yourself from Data Collection Sites

The majority of IT Services that secure their clients from data breaches agree that third-party data gathering sites are the largest source of privacy infringement issues. You should emphasize your online demolition mission at this point.

Data brokers like Spokeo, Whitepages.com, and PeopleFinder gather your personal data and sell it to other parties. So that they may saturate you with ads and sell stuff. You might now expressly visit these sites and request the removal of your name. But it can take forever to complete this process. You could also employ services to speed up this process.

Submit Google Listing Removal Requests

Simply go to the EU Privacy Removal page and fill in all the fields to have your personal information removed from these services. If you have discovered that your sensitive information, such as medical data or bank account information, is stored somewhere online, it may take some time, but it is definitely worthwhile.

Enable Do Not Track Apps & Programs

Numerous Anti-Virus Guards and Privacy Software are available that can stop web browsers and unaffiliated websites from tracking your internet behavior. By using these security technologies, you can prevent any online service or website from collecting or storing any of your personal information, hence eradicating Digital Footprints.

Unsubscribe Yourself From Mailing Lists

It goes without saying that you cannot recall every newsletter you have ever subscribed to. However, there is a more effective and simple approach to unsubscribing from all of them in one go. There are many tools available online that would help you to see the list of all your subscription emails.  You can use them and then easily unsubscribe from each service without any hassles.