It’s that time of the year again where parents and students are trying to find the latest technology essentials for the new school year. With the right tech products, you can enhance productivity, stay organised and make studying more enjoyable. Here’s a list must-have technology essentials to gear you up for a successful school year.
1. Note Taking Technology Essential - Tablets/iPads
Having a tablet/iPad does not replace a laptop or computer, but for a child, it is a game changer for note taking and reading textbooks digitally. Tablets remove the weight of notebooks and textbooks. Therefore, allowing students to freely and comfortably study with its portability and functionality. Additionally, the tablet can be used as a second monitor. Our recommended tablet for students is the iPad Air with its wide variety of great note taking apps, slide over and sidecar feature for multitasking.
2. Noise Cancelling Headphones/Earbuds
Likewise, noise cancelling Headphones are a tech essential for every student to stay focused and productive through the loud and busy campus life environment. Use it to peacefully watch lectures on the go or to relax after a stressful day of school. Before choosing the best noise cancelling headphones for your needs, consider the battery life, sound quality, and budget. The top recommended brands for these tech essentials are Apple (great for those who use Apple products), Bose (comfortability), Sonoflow (best budget) and Sony (great sound quality and battery life).
3. Tech Productivity Booster - Bluetooth Keyboard with Multi-Device Support
For those who like to work between multiple devices, having a bluetooth keyboard with multi-device support is crucial for productivity. The ability to quickly and seamlessly hop between a computer, tablet and phone saves so much time and energy. Depending on whether you move workspaces a lot or mainly study at home, there are lightweight bluetooth keyboards and mechanical keyboards with tactile feedback and high responsiveness.
4. Tech Essentials for Storage - External Hard Drives
External hard drives are a tech essential to students who have large files and documents. There is limited storage space available on your computers’s internal hard drive. Therefore, an external hard drive is an essential tech because it is portable, convenient and a cheaper solution.
5. Portable Charger
The worst thing that could happen when studying outside, is for your laptop or phone to run out of battery with no nearby outlets. With this in mind, be prepared for when you are out longer than expected and save yourself from the stress. Furthermore, when choosing the right portable charger, consider the weight, mAh capacity and ports required.
Overall, with these 5 essential tech products, heading back to school will be more enjoyable, productive and successful.