Spotlight Search on your Mac is like a Swiss Army knife—fast, versatile, and surprisingly powerful. Here are some practical examples to show off what it can do:
Find and open an app quickly. For example, to open Screenshot, Press Cmd + Space to open Spotlight instantly. Enter screenshot. Click the screenshot in the list to open it.
Do math without opening Calculator, for example, 2999 + 10399 + 200 / 34.
Convert units with instant results, For example: 10 km to miles.
Recorded a video on your MacBook but can’t find it? Type ‘video’ in Spotlight to locate it.”
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– 🕒 The print job stayed in the queue and didn’t process
– 📶 The printer’s Wi-Fi icon was blinking, indicating a network problem
Resolution: We fixed the problem by restarting the printer.
Quick Fix Checklist
1. Restart Everything
Turn off your printer, computer, and Wi-Fi router.
Wait 30 seconds, then power them back on in this order: router → computer → printer.
2. Check Network Connection
Make sure your printer and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
If the printer’s Wi-Fi light is blinking, it’s not connected—press and hold the Wireless button until it starts blinking, then use HP Smart to reconnect.
3. Use HP Smart’s Diagnose & Fix Tool
Open the HP Smart app on your PC.
Click the wrench icon (bottom left) and select Diagnose & Fix.
Follow the prompts—it can automatically resolve offline issues.
4. Set Printer as Default & Disable Offline Mode
Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners.
Click your printer → Manage → Set as default.
Then click Open queue, go to Printer menu, and uncheck “Use Printer Offline”.
Simply click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen, select Network Settings, and you’ll see your IP address listed. It’s a super convenient method if you’re already connected to Wi-Fi.
Method 3: Using Terminal
Open Terminal by click Go, Utilities, Terminal or search for it in Spotlight with Cmd + Space.
Type:
ipconfig getifaddr en0
(For Wi-Fi) or
ipconfig getifaddr en1
(For Ethernet)
Press Enter, and your IP address will be displayed.
Either drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area or click Select Files to choose it from your computer.
Once uploaded, click on the file to get its URL — you can copy this to link it anywhere on your site.
📝 Option 2: Add PDF to a Post or Page
Create a post or page where you want the PDF to appear.
Enter the post name.
Click the “+” block button and choose the File block. If you don’t see File block, click Browser. Type file for search or scroll down to find the File block.
Click Upload.
Select your PDF from the Media Library or upload a new one from your computer.
WordPress will automatically insert a download link or an embedded viewer, depending on your theme and settings.
💡 Pro Tips
Want the PDF to open in a new tab? Click the link settings and toggle “Open in new tab.”
You can also link text or images to the PDF URL for a more customized look.
If you’ve noticed a mysterious blue box slowly scanning across your iPhone screen and your touch isn’t responding like usual, chances are Switch Control has been accidentally turned on. It’s an accessibility feature designed to help users with limited mobility navigate their device using external switches or gestures. But when activated unintentionally, it can feel like your phone has a mind of its own.
This feature highlights screen elements with a blue outline and cycles through them automatically. You’ll likely find the interface unresponsive to normal taps unless you’re familiar with its control method—which can be frustrating.
Fortunately, disabling it is easy:
Try triple-clicking the Side button (or Home button, depending on your model). This shortcut often deactivates accessibility tools like Switch Control or VoiceOver.
If that doesn’t work, open your Settings, then go to Accessibility > Switch Control, and toggle it off manually.
Still stuck? Just ask Siri: “Turn off Switch Control.”
Once disabled, the blue box will disappear, and your phone should return to normal. This feature is helpful when used intentionally, but can be easily triggered by accident—especially after iOS updates or while poking around in settings.