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Best Buy Back-to-School Sale: Huge Savings on Laptops, Headphones, More
Save on the tech you need to succeed in the school year ahead.
Crush It on Campus With These Powerful Laptops
Every good student needs a supercharged Lenovo laptop in their backpack.
Apple Back-to-School Deals: Save Big on Macs and iPads
Snag an Apple device for less with these back-to-school sales.
The Best Online Tutoring Services to Help Rescue Your GPA
From instructional videos to live one-on-one help, often 24/7, these online services can help you get ahead academically. And they're usually less expensive than an IRL tutor.
The Best Apps With Perks and Discounts for Students
From free shipping to music and video streaming on the cheap, top apps from Apple, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube, and more offer discounts for students on a budget.
Laptop vs. Chromebook: Which Type of Budget PC Is Right For You?
Chromebooks are inexpensive and easy to use, but not all Windows or macOS users can make the switch. With different shoppers in mind, we compare traditional laptops and Chromebooks on price, power, features, and more.
Amazon Back-to-School Sale: Save on Laptops, Tablets, Headphones, More
Shop school-ready deals on tech products at low prices.
Samsung Back-to-School Sale: Best Deals on Watches, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and More
Students and educators can net even more savings through the Education Offers Program.
3 Ways to Make Your Kids Smarter About Online Security
Kids are heading back to school, and parents need to help them create good computer habits with a firm focus on online safety. We interviewed an expert to find out how.
10 Things Every Parent With a Connected Kid Needs to Know
Parenting in the internet age ain't easy. Follow this simple advice to prepare your children for the dangers they face online.
Don't Waste Money on Extended Warranties for Your PCs and Electronics
Here's how to protect your purchases without forking over extra cash.
The Best Back-to-School Tablet Deals: $100+ Off Apple, Samsung, Lenovo
Leave the keyboard behind and get your classwork done while saving lots of money with these deals on iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and more.
Kid Got a Smartwatch? How to Eliminate Apple Watch Distractions With Schooltime
Concerned an Apple Watch will distract your kid while they're in class? Apple Schooltime lets parents lock down a child's smartwatch during set times without sacrificing security.
Stay Kind Online: How to Talk to Your Kids About Cyberbullying
Sometimes children unknowingly participate in cyberbullying, as parents struggle to keep up with online harassment trends. Here's how to teach your kid to be an upstanding internet citizen.
The Top Tech and Tools You Need for Taking Digital Notes
These are the best note-taking apps and accessories for annotating PDFs, sketching diagrams, recording your next class lecture, and more.
The Best Laptop Backpacks for 2023
What's the most durable laptop backpack? Will my 17-inch laptop even fit inside? Is it even OK to carry a laptop in a backpack? Take a look at our advice and bag picks for every type of traveler.
All About Balance: How to Enable Parental Controls on PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox
Video games can educate your kids, but they can also distract them. Limit gaming on each of the major consoles, plus PCs and smartphones, so play doesn't interfere with schoolwork.
Keep Your Kids Safe Online: 4 Family-Friendly Sites That Can Teach You How
You may know that the internet is a dangerous place for your kids, but unless you really understand the threats, you can't keep them safe. You and your family can use these helpful online resources for starting internet safety education at home.
The Best Apps and Tools to Help Kids Organize Schoolwork
Some kids struggle to stay on top of their tasks at school and home. A little bit of technology can help, and we show you where to start.
Is Zoom Down? How to Fix Video Chat Picture or Sound Problems
If you're trying to join a Zoom chat or Google Meet, but can't see the video or hear the audio, here are some troubleshooting tips to make the program work.
