Thankfully, modern printers have no such limitation, as they're able to connect to a home Wi-Fi signal and, by extension, every other computer and device on the network can connect for seamless ...

Cut the cord with your home or office printer with our guide to connecting a wireless or bluetooth printer to your Windows or Mac laptop.

Mobile computing is quickly overtaking the traditional desktop model in offices and homes alike, and a Wi-Fi enabled laptop or tablet is far more likely to be your main computer. One of the ...

For Canon printers, the ability to connect to the device via WiFi is a huge boon for avoiding cable-wrangling or USB port juggling.

If not, you may need to temporarily connect your printer to your computer with a USB cable. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your printer to your WiFi network.

Most old printers connect using a parallel port on the computer. New printers can connect using a USB port, a network adapter built into the printer or, most recently, the wireless printer adapter.

Connect each computer to the peripheral switch using two A/B USB cables to make both connections. Connect the peripheral switch to power, if applicable. Turn on the printer and both PCs.