For students, and their parents and guardians, the back to school period can be both exciting – and intimidating. If you're moving away from home, or changing schools, there will be enough to worry about without having to also make sure you have all the right equipment.
We're here to help, and we've gathered together the very best tech advice for students going back to school on this very page. We've got loads of great buying advice to help you pick the best student laptop (and a special best student Chromebook guide if you're specifically looking for an affordable ChromeOS-powered device) for your needs, as well as advice on what to look for when shopping around. We don't just show you what students need to buy – we've also got guides on what you can do with your new tech as well to help you succeed in all areas of your academic life.
Also, in the runup to the new school year, many retailers across the internet will run back to school deals – so now is the best time to stock up, and we'll be listing all the best offers right here as well.
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Updated Our guide to the best laptops will help you find the perfect device for your needs and budget.
HP's Smart Tank line have proved reliable in our tests, and the 5003 is an ideal refillable printer for the home. This 3-in-one comes with 3 years' free ink.
Cooler weather is on its way — but there are price drops across dozens of insulated on-the-go mugs, to see you through a cold commute.
The all-in-one inkjet lets you print, scan, and copy, features a 100-sheet input tray, 2.4in touchscreen, with 6 months of Instant Ink included.
This 13-port dock from Anker has a 6-in-1 detachable hub, triple display support, and charges your phone and laptop.
This Dell XPS 13 is easily the best Labor Day laptop deal I've seen this year — and it's an even better offer for students, as you can save an extra $100 off the sale price.
This 2,010Wh home backup unit delivers 1500W continuous output, 3000W peak, 10,000-cycle battery rating, and up to 35-hour fridge backup.
I've searched through all the biggest Labor Day weekend sales to find nine of the best laptop deals that I'd recommend buying from HP, Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more.
