My PC hard drive broke a few days ago and it has not impacted me, as I can use my smartphone to do most things I used to depend on my PC for.
I am not concerned with lost data, as all my files are duplicated on a USB hard drive I can attach to any PC.
I Found a good replacement hard drive (under $75 total) at Tiger Direct and restored my operating system from DVDs.
During the time I couldn't access my PC, I needed to print documents I received via email..
One of the many things a smartphone can do is connect to your printer the same way your PC wi-fi connects.
The Android Play Store has printer apps for most manufacturers.
We have a Brother printer (ink is least expensive for Brother printers) and there is a printer app iPrint and Scan that easily prints and scans via my smartphone.
While it is no easier than printing from your PC, it may be more convenient at times.
I prefer it, as it means I don't need to turn on my PC just to print a document.
It could also be done via your PC and sending yourself an email.
Scanning can also be done via android scanner apps but taking a picture is quicker. However, adjusting a picture may be more cumbersome than adjusting an image produced by the scanner.
Let me know if you use a particularly useful android app and I will include it in my blog.
