Fixing an Offline HP Printer Problem Easily By Lazaro J Hester

An online printer will be very annoying, especially for workers. This is a great obstacle for them to finish their job properly and efficiently. If you are a user of HP printer and often face this problem, you will be happy to read this article. It gives you some simple tricks to trouble shoots this problem easily. Therefore, you will get your printer online back and continue your work.
First, you need to check the cables and make cure that all connections are secure. Check whether any cable is disconnected since this is the most common cause of offline printer cable.
Second, you can try to turn your device off. Wait for about one or two minutes and turn it back on. Sometimes, this problem happens just because a certain glitch in your network. Therefore, the printer should wait until the problem in this network is fixed.
Third, you have to check the toner or the ink cartridge. Mostly, both color and black toner or ink cartridges are designed to have certain capacity. When one of them is installed incorrectly or has too low level of ink, the printer device will go offline.
Fourth, try to find any residue that might jam the printer. Check for any sticky label residue, paper clips, or torn paper that might be left on your printer. Those residues will surely sop your printer from working properly.
Fifth, you have to set your device as the default printer of the computer. Check whether doing this step makes your printer go online. To do this step, you need to go to the Control Panel from the Start menu of your computer. Find the option of Printers and Other Hardware, select this option and find out View Installed Printers or Fax Printers under the option of Pick a Task. There will be selection of the questionable printer that is in offline condition. Choose the Printer option from and click on Set Printer as Default.
Just by doing those simple steps, you can easily fix offline printer problem easily. So, you can continue your job especially in printing documents conveniently.

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Need a Cheap New Laptop? Here's How to Get the Very Best Deal! By Felicity Fairport

A cheap new laptop is a prize. A good cheap new laptop, though, might be considered the holy grail of personal electronics shopping. The reward of the careful comparison shopper and patient laptop researcher.
Of course, you're a smart shopper--and you can figure out how to find a stellar deal and grab the best laptop prices. But why not get a little assistance and benefit from a laptop review blogger's research? Maybe you'll find a tip or two here that will save you time and money.
Let the "Early Adapters" Chase After the Latest Technology
It's easy to convince yourself that you ought to have whatever is cutting-edge and new when you buy a laptop. After all, computers become obsolete so rapidly that there are some good arguments for getting as much as possible of the "latest and greatest" when you go looking for a cheap new laptop. Remember, though, that some bells and whistles are more for entertainment or convenience than for performance. Don't skimp on performance, but don't think you have to have the very best DVD and gaming capabilities, either. You'll pay a high price for these--and insisting on having that stuff may lead you to overlook some excellent laptop values. Here are the minimum performance-related criteria you should be looking for if you are a student or professional:
Processor speed - 2 GHz and up
Memory - At least 1GB of RAM installed
Hard drive - 40 GB to 60 GB
Screen size - Around 15" for the best blend of portability and viewing experience
Weight - 5 lbs and under
Battery Life - At least 4 hours. (The low-voltage models now offer up to 12, by the way.) Also consider buying an additional battery when you make your purchase.
Buy a refurbished laptop
I've heard it said, when seeking computer buying advice, "Once a lemon, always a lemon." In other words (or so my uber-geek friends have told me), if a computer didn't work right for the person who first purchased it, it'll never work quite right for anyone else. I'm sorry--but I just don't buy this. There are a million reasons why someone might return a computer (including just being too computer-illiterate to know how to use it properly). I have personally had very experiences with buying a cheap new laptop from refurbished computer outlets.
Buy from a total geek
I'm being a little tongue in cheek here, but what I'm really saying here is, if you're willing to have your cheap new laptop actually be a (slightly) used new laptop, chase after the early adapters. We all know that person whose idea of obsolescence is a year-old computer that can't run World of Warcraft with quite the smoothness in high-def mode that it once did. Or whose identity is so defined by the computer subculture that it is an embarrassment to have an "older model" laptop. Try looking on Craigslist. The sellers who have exhaustive features lists and ads you can barely understand are your targets. Oh, and if you happen to find a geek who is also a conspiracy theorist, so much the better. You'll end up with a computer with great virus protection and spyware.
You also may want to check out gaming forums for their trading sections. (Most have a place where gamers can sell their computers so as to enable their next planned upgrade.)
Look on the manufacturer's websites
I've often found better cheap new laptop deals on the Toshiba website, for example, than from the major online shopping sites. Many of these are refurbished computers, but you'll also find models that are about to be replaced by a newer version.
Bookmark websites that give you quick recommendations and current sale alerts.

And, of course, it's also good to have a few sites bookmarked that offer good, current cheap new laptop recommendations and sale alerts. If you want some of those specifics on models and best laptop prices--in a format that won't totally overwhelm you with small-print comparison grids and ads, then come on over to My Cheap New Laptop and browse my recommendations and shopping suggestions.
On that site, I try to focus on the kind of full-featured laptops under $700 that would be appropriate for a student or professional. I also try to keep a current list of cheap gaming laptops for under $1000. So, go find your own holy grail of very cheap laptops at http://cheapnewlaptop.org

Google Singkirkan Aplikasi Android Adolf Hitler

Stefanus Yugo Hindarto - Okezone

CALIFORNIA - Sejarah kelam perang dunia kedua, masih membekas di hati sejumlah negara, seperti Jerman dan Amerika Serikat. Tak heran jika hal-hal berbau tokoh perang dunia kedua, Adolf Hitler mengundang perdebatan.

Baru-baru ini, Google di protes karena memasukan aplikasi Theme Adolf Hitler di Android App Marketplace. Analis dari Altimeter Group, Michael Gartenberg melaporkan adanya theme Adolf hitler untuk sistem operasi Android.

"Aku sangat terganggu bagaimana Theme tersebut muncul dalam hasil pencarian. Jelas hal ini dibuat untuk menyinggung," tulis Gartenberg di akun twitternya seperti dilansir Engadget, Minggu (15/8/2010).

Setelah mendapatkan protes, Google langsung menyingkirkan aplikasi tersebut dari Android Market. gartenberg mengaku, ia telah mendapatkan balasan dari Google yang menyatakan telah menghapus aplikasi Pro Hitler, dan mengakui bahwa aplikasi tersebut melanggar Term of Service (ToS) yang ada di Android Market.

Gartenberg, menjelaskan ketika itu ia mencoba mencari aplikasi dengan kata 'jewish' namun, tak ditemukan aplikasi apapun. Namun, ketika ia mengetikkan kata 'Hitler' maka ada beberapa aplikasi yang keluar seperti 'Hitler Theme 2', sebuah aplikasi yang dikembangkan oleh Creature Apps. Selain itu, ketika diketik kata 'Nazi' maka yang muncul adalah aplikasi-aplikasi yang sama ketika mencari dengan menggunakan kata 'Hitler'.

Google sendiri mengungkapkan bahwa aplikasi 'Hitler Theme 2' baru diunduh sekira 50 kali. Banyak yang menyesalkan tentang keberadaan aplikasi tersebut, apalagi dibuat oleh pengembang sekelas Creature Apps.

Pengembang aplikasi Creature Apps, selama ini dikenal sebagai pengembang aplikasi Pinup Girl 7 Theme, Legend of the Seeker Theme,'Team Edward Twilight Theme, dan Waldo Theme. (ugo)

Tablet iPad Mulai Ancam Penjualan Netbook

Selasa, 17 Agustus 2010 - 11:51 wib

 

Susetyo Dwi Prihadi - Okezone

Ilustrasi netbook (Foto: Ist)

TAIPEI - Kepopuleran penjualan tablet iPad ternyata mengancam keberadaan netbook. Bahkan, vendor PC sekelas ASUSTek harus mengalami penurunan karena tablet besutan Apple tersebut.

DigiTimes melaporkan, Selasa (17/8/2010) bahwa penjualan netbook Asus meleset pada kuartal kedua tahun ini. Melesetnya target yang dipasang terutama disebabkan oleh persaingan dari iPad tersebut.

Akibatnya, perusahaan asal Taiwan ini telah menyesuaikan target pengiriman pada kuartal ketiga tahun 2010 ini hanya menjadi 1,4 juta unit saja.

"Karena pengiriman menurun dari motherboard, notebook dan netbook, kinerja keuangan Asustek untuk kuartal kedua mengalami penurunanl," tegas CEO ASUSTek Jerry Shen.

"Tapi kami akan terus menawarkan Eee PC dan akan masuk ke segmen tablet PC dengan Eee Note dan seri Eee Pad," cetusnya

Shen menambahkan bahwa Asustek telah secara bertahap meningkatkan produksi outsourcing, dengan proporsi total produksi dijadwalkan akan naik menjadi 30 persen pada akhir tahun 2010 dan 50 persen pada tahun 2011. (tyo)

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 This Android phone puts a fun spin on the OS and sports a good camera, but there are better alternatives.

by Brian Neal on August 13, 2010

Talk about a bold departure from the stock Android experience. When you first turn the Xperia X10 on, it doesn't even look like a Google phone. That's because Sony Ericsson didn't just skin the OS; what you see on its 4-inch screen looks and feels completely different than anything else on the market. This phone's unique Timescape feature lets you flip through social networking updates like a deck of cards, and its Mediascape app neatly organizes your music, photos, and videos--including online content. We also like the Xperia X10's 8-megapixel camera, which borrows fun features from Sony's standalone digicams like face and smile detection. Unfortunately, this 1-GHz smart phone doesn't feel nearly as fast as its clock speed, and it runs the now ancient Android 1.6 OS. So is its $149 price tag reasonable for the features you get, or should you just step up to the Samsung Captivate or iPhone 4?

Design

With its 4-inch scratch-resistant, shatter-proof glass display, the Xperia X10 is nicely balanced between the 3.5-inch iPhone 4 and the larger 4.3-inch Motorola Droid X and HTC Evo 4G. At 4.7 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches and 4.8 ounces, it's slightly shorter but thicker and heavier than the 4.5-ounce Captivate. The X10 is also the same weight as the iPhone 4. However, the iPhone 4 has a much more elegant glass and steel design.
On the plus side, the back is comprised of high-grade soft touch material similar to the Droid X, making it easy to grip. There are no buttons on the left of the phone, but to the right are nicely raised volume buttons and a dedicated camera shutter. On top is a power button and flap-covered mini USB port, with a 3.5mm headphone jack wedged between. For novice Android users, the Xperia X10's three physical buttons (Menu, Home, Back) may seem like standard fare, but the lack of a dedicated search button was a nuisance. We found ourselves reaching for the nonexistent search button often while e-mailing and web browsing, and realized just how much we've come to rely on it.
To make matters worse, the small white LED lights between the buttons barely help to distinguish them in dark conditions. And why use a square icon instead of a Home icon for home? Beneath the phone is the microphone, and on the back is an 8-MP camera accompanied by a light that Sony Ericsson wouldn't dare call an LED flash (we'll touch upon this later).

Display

The Xperia X10 has a 4-inch WVGA 854 x 480-pixel resolution display that's big and bright when the setting is cranked to the max. While not as crisp or colorful as the Super AMOLED display on the Captivate or the iPhone 4's Retina display, the Xperia X10 still does a good job of displaying multimedia content such as videos and pictures. Web sites looked good on the device as well, and the extra screen estate came in handy when dealing with the virtual keyboard.

Keyboard

The Xperia X10's sole reliance on Google's default Android keyboard is a bit of a bummer. Typing in landscape mode was fine and mostly error-free, but entering portrait mode felt too cramped. We recommend installing Swiftkey beta from the Android Market as an alternative to Google's keyboard.

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HP Mini 110 series

HP Mini 110 series
With a sleek design that's less than 1" thick and 2.99 lb.1, advanced wireless options 2, and up to 9.5 hours of battery life 3, you can take our Mini 110 everywhere to stay on top of e-mail, instant messages, blogs, and social media.
More about netbooks
Small and compact
The HP Mini 110 is small but packs all the essential technology you need on the go. Features include:
HP Mini 110 series
* An Intel Atom N455‡ processor for reliable, energy-efficient performance
* Simplified daily PC activities with genuine Windows XP Home Edition
* Our polished black or optional moonlight white imprint finish
* 10.1" diagonal LED display
* 1GB of system memory that is user upgradeable to 2GB
* 160GB5 hard drive for storing photos and songs (optional 250GB hard drive available if Windows 7 is selected)
* An in-line 6-cell battery that provides up to 9.5 hours 3 on a single charge
* Transfer of data to/from devices via three USB ports
* Integrated draft Wireless-N 6 for wireless access within range of a hotspot (optional Bluetooth also available)
* Optional external CD/DVD drive for installing software (the Mini does not have an internal optical drive)
* ENERGY STAR® qualification

Mobile and connected
It's easy to stay connected with your HP Mini 110, which comes with:

* A built-in webcam for staying connected with friends and family2
* HP QuickWeb, a fast way to connect to the Web, e-mail, and favorite apps in seconds 3
* HP QuickSync, which lets you synch files, photos, and videos with your primary notebook or desktop PC when connected to the same network3
* An HP Cloud Drive for storing files online7 (accessible from any Internet-connected computer)
* An integrated 5-in-1 digital media card reader
* A built-in VGA port in case you want to connect a monitor
* Optional mobile broadband with Qualcomm Gobi technology for staying connected at high speeds (AT&T, Verizon Wireless, or Sprint) 8

Security and support
Solid warranty, support, and security
This series is backed by a one-year warranty on hardware with award-winning service and support. You get:

* Real-time chat and e-mail (with a response in about an hour)
* Access to our on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources through HP Total Care
* 60 days of complimentary live updates to Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010, which has been optimized for your PC

Visit our Consumer Support Forum at HP.com/support/consumer-forum to exchange insights and tips, and get answers to questions.

1. Weight varies by configuration.
2. Wireless access point required and not included. Wireless Internet use requires separately purchased Internet service contract. Availability of public wireless access points limited.
3. Battery life varies by product configuration, model, settings, loaded applications, utilized features. As with all batteries, maximum capacity decreases with time and use. Battery life times based on MobileMark 2007 battery benchmark.
4. Internet connection required; sold separately.
5. For hard drives, GB=1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 8GB of hard drive is reserved for system recovery software.
6. Specifications for the 802.11n WLAN are draft/not final. If final differ from draft,it may affect ability of notebook to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices.
7. Internet access required,sold separately;2GB free storage. Subscription required for additional storage.
8. Gobi technology requires separately purchased wireless data service contracts. Check with local service provider for coverage and availability in your area. Connection speeds will vary due to location,environment,network conditions,and other factors. HP Mini 110 series