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10 back-to-school gadgets you didn’t know you needed

July 31, 2023
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10 back-to-school gadgets you didn’t know you needed
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Some tech purchases are no-brainers when getting ready for a fresh school year, like buying a new laptop or Chromebook. But other back-to-school products aren’t quite as obvious. They might seem purely optional—stuff you buy if you have money to throw around.

But don’t be so quick to ignore tech accessories, especially if you’re often zigzagging across a college campus. Add in part-time work and the demands of a social life, and the right gear can help you keep your sanity.

Laptop stand

Lululook Foldable Rotating Laptop Stand

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A laptop stand will not only free up desk space, but improve the ergonomics of your setup. You want your laptop screen at a height that prevents hunching or bad posture, especially if you often have long study and homework sessions. It also makes a dual-screen setup with a separate monitor less awkward. The great thing is that laptop stands aren’t expensive, and you can even pick up an ultra compact one that travels well. Take it from an old person—caring for yourself now is wise, because your body adds up your discomfort over time and hands you a fat bill later on.

Get the Tonmom Foldable and Portable Laptop Stand, $10

Bluetooth keyboard

Logitech Pop Keys and MX Mechanical Mini

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Cable clutter can be a real downer—especially if you’re stuck in a tiny room shared with another person. A Bluetooth keyboard with multi-device support streamlines your desk space and also lets you hop quickly between a PC, tablet, and phone. A good lightweight option like the Logitech MX Keys Mini can also be taken on the go, too. Not planning to head anywhere? A heftier model with mechanical switches (like those from Keychron) is better for gaming and long typing sessions.

Get the Logitech MX Keys Mini Bluetooth Keyboard, $100

Get the Keychron K4 96% Wireless Keyboard, $100

Noise-canceling headphones

Bose QuietComfort 45

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A good pair of noise-canceling headphones can help you keep focused as you study, while also maintaining the peace inside a crowded home or dorm. (No need to argue if everyone’s content.) Over-the-ear cans have longer battery life—the top models like the Bose QuietComfort 45 and Sony WH-1000XM5 get between 20 to 30 hours runtime—making them better for long playback sessions and situations where you can’t charge as often. Even models that cost half as much, like Anker’s Soundcore Space Q45, will run as long and still sound pretty good.

Meanwhile, ANC earbuds travel extremely well, making them easy to tote around for shorter but more frequent trips out of the house. And you have no end of choice, with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Sony WF-1000XM5, and Apple AirPods Pro just a few excellent options at the top end. 

Get the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Noise-Cancelling Headphones, $150

Get the Apple AirPods Pro, $200

Tablet

9.7-inch iPad Pro with Apple Pencil

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A dedicated tablet can be put to use in a number of different ways—a second screen for your PC, a digital notepad for keeping up with class lectures, a comfortable way to read textbooks. It’s a great complement to a PC, especially if you have a desktop computer. The Apple iPad is a perennial favorite for such multitasking, as is Samsung’s rival Galaxy Tab S line, but if you want to lean hard into notetaking while putting less strain on your eyes, you can opt instead for a model like the Onyx Boox Note Air 2, which still runs Android but has an E-Ink screen.

Get the Apple iPad (10th gen), $400

Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, $565

Bluetooth tracker

Airtags

Apple

One of the worst feelings in the world is losing your keys or other vital items while out and about. Not because someone took them, but because you got distracted while visiting many different locations in a day and you can’t remember where your stuff went. For high-priority gear, attach a Bluetooth tracker like an Apple AirTag or Tile Pro. It’ll save a lot of time and headache when you’re too stressed to recall your movements with crystal clarity.

Get the Apple AirTag, $29

Get the Tile Pro, $32

External hard drive

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Most everything gets saved to cloud storage these days, but as antiquated as it may seem, having a local backup can save your bacon. You can accidentally delete a file unknowingly—either off your PC or in the cloud (or both, if they sync with one another). You need a backup, and while you can use a cloud service specifically meant for that purpose, an external hard drive is cheaper over time and readily accessible, even when your internet’s out. Even a smaller 5TB drive is worth the investment.

Get the WD My Passport 5TB portable external hard drive, $115

Power bank

Lexon Fine Tube Power Bank 2

Lexon

You’ll sometimes end up away from an outlet longer than expected—plans can change rapidly during a day, either due to school and work obligations, or because social opportunities come up suddenly. Having even a small, pocketable power bank (like this 5000mAh lipstick style charger) can keep your phone alive when you’re out more than usual. Pick one up that can also serve as a charger (like the Anker 511) and you’ll be adequately covered whenever you’re on the go.

Get the Anker 511 5000mAh power bank and charger, $20

HDMI switcher

Fosmon 1080p 3 port HDMI Switcher

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Switching between a PC, streaming stick, gaming console(s), and other devices hooked up to your TV or PC monitor can become tiresome if you do it often enough. Plus, you usually have only a limited number of HDMI ports to start with, especially on budget displays. An HDMI switcher can eliminate these problems—everything routes through the switcher, which takes just one port on your display and usually auto-switches between active devices. If your gear is older, a cheaper 1080p model is fine, but for future-proofing, you may want to spend a little more on a 4K model.

Get the SGEYR 5-port HDMI Switcher (with IR remote and auto switching), $30

Phone stand

iPhone on a black phone stand

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If you live in cramped quarters, having a dedicated spot for everything helps avoid clutter and chaos. Getting things off the surface of your desk can do a lot to reduce visual noise, too. A phone stand helps with both these goals, while also letting you easily see incoming notifications at a glance. If you get a stand that also doubles as a charger, you can keep the battery topped up too.

Get the Anker 313 Wireless Charging Stand, $15

e-Reader

Kobo Libra 2 e-reader in standby mode

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From one bookworm to another: You don’t want to bring a collection of books with you to the dorms. I mean, you probably do. But the joy of being surrounded by old favorites and new acquisitions is going pale against the royal pain of taking them home at the end of the year. If you’ve never had to move frequently, books are their own special torture. They’re heavy and hard to carry when packed up, but you won’t want to give any up.

The better option: Invest in an e-reader, like a Kindle or Kobo. You’ll still give your eyes a break from staring at LCD screens, but you won’t have to worry about physical shelf space. Will it feel as good as having paper in your hands? No, but being able to store hundreds of books in a slim, pocketable device is a decent trade-off. Plus, if you sign up for your local library’s Overdrive service, you can gorge on the written word for free.

Get the Kindle Paperwhite (ad-supported), $140

Get the Kobo Libra 2, $190

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