NetPrinter

Intro: You’re sitting on your couch with a boarding pass on your phone, and the last thing you want is to email it to yourself just to use a computer. NetPrinter cuts that entire loop out. It turns your Android device into a remote control for any printer on the same Wi-Fi network, letting you send documents, photos, or PDFs directly from the apps you already use. I tested it on a late Sunday evening when I realized I’d forgotten to print a permission slip for my kid’s school trip, and the whole process—from opening the app to holding the warm paper—took under a minute. It gives you a sense of control that sticks with you, especially when you’re in a hurry.