Wireless Printers

Got more than one computer at home? Got a printer that doesn't have an ethernet port? Not a network wiz? Don't fret! Manufacturers got smart and built printers with wireless options.

Unfortunately, they're not that smart, and at least with HP's consumer wireless options like this HP Photosmart C4580, the manufacturer has you install a ridiculous amount of software.

Is this a problem? Not really, so long as it works... In my experience at least with this device, the printer sometimes only connects to one computer. Shutting it off and turning it on again seems to resolve the issue, although, what's the deal with the tray icon "HP Digital Imaging Monitor?"

This has been talked about on HP forums, and HP themselves provide no beacon of light. So, buy a more expensive product that's more smartly designed, or restart the device. Paper loaders rejoice.