Back to school 2026

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The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 and HP Smart Tank 7001 during our tests, surrounded by TechRadar pro-branded documents, text, and photos
My top-tested 6 back-to-school ink tank printers for college and university students — because you don't need an 8am assignment printing panic

By Steve Clark Published

I always recommend speedy cartridge-free tank printers for students. They're way cheaper to run with enough ink in the box to last until graduation.

Pro
The GMKtec M6 Ultra and Geekom A8 Max on a desk during our review
The top 6 back-to-school mini PCs for college and university — as benchmarked by our computing team (and no, they won't wipe out your student loan either)

By Steve Clark Published

Power up for the school year.

Pro
The Dell XPS 13 is $400 off at the official store today — the perfect back to school deal for students, teachers, or anyone

By Alex Whitelock Published

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Lightweight, powerful, and surprisingly good value — don't miss today's big XPS 13 deal in the Dell back to school sale.

Windows Laptops
Three different laptops
Searching for the perfect cheap laptop for college? Here are our top recommendations

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Any of these affordable laptops would a make stellar study buddy at college or university.

Laptops
The 4th of July sales include great prices on RTX 5060, RTX 5070, and RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops — perfect for college students

By Alex Whitelock Published

Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, and other retailers have fantastic 4th of July sales this week — perfect if you're looking for a back-to-school laptop for college.

Gaming Laptops
This year's 'Back to School' laptop deals are already live — here are 9 options from Dell, Lenovo, and HP that can save you up to $530

By Alex Whitelock Published

Heading to College? These are the 9 best laptop deals from this week's sales, including options for all budgets.

Windows Laptops
Young man using computer vector illustration
‘Even if you know what you’re doing, everyone should use vibe coding’ – how a tech influencer got me excited about AI again

By Matt Hanson Published

Is the MacBook Neo worth it for students? I spoke to a tech influencer who told me it’s all about vibe coding.

Laptops
A Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8, the best 2-in-1 laptop, against a techradar background
The best 2-in-1 laptop 2026

By John Loeffler last updated

Buying Guide What is the very best 2-in-1 laptop? We've pulled together our top contenders to help you make the right choice for your next laptop.

Buying Guide
The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, Sony WF-C710N, AirPods Pro 2 and Nothing Ear (a), which all feature in this student headphones guide, on a wooden table next to a stack of exercise books, a diary and a pen
The best headphones and earbuds for students: the top buys to help you study, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

We've picked out the best headphones for studying based on price, comfort, portability, sound and more.

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Kids with cellphones in classroom
5 ways ChatGPT can help you study, without using its Study Mode

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published

How to study using ChatGPT AI without cheating, or using its Study Mode.

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