Back to School

Thinking about buying an Amazon Alexa device? Now is the time with Alexa speakers, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and more on sale now.

Outfitting your child with a device for remote learning need not cost a fortune. We found five affordable options to fit each learner’s needs, starting at under $100.

The right tech tools can make back to school easier for both you and your kids.

Some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the U.S. offer free webcasts and online courses that you can take in your own free time.

Using a simple, entertaining robotic ball called SPRK+, Sphero Edu teaches kids of all ages the foundations of coding.

This high tech gear will help make back to school a bit easier for both you and your kids.

Apple is giving students, parents and school faculty a free Beats Solo2 ($200) when they purchase a new computer by September 18th.

HP's new back-to-school lineup features convertible laptops that target students with varying computing needs and budgets.

We've found outstanding (but cheap!) apps every student should have to excel in school.

Retailer Walmart's new Savings Catcher tool checks your past purchases against competitors' ads for automatic price adjustments.

From the waterproof to the oversized to the fashionably chic, we show you the best bags for back-to-school shoppers.

Now there are three great options for creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations for free.

From art to world history to computer programming, learn from the best with these college-level video lecture series available on YouTube.

Boundless curates open-source information on topics covered in college classes, making it an intriguing supplement (or replacement) for expensive textbooks.

Forget about box tops or selling overpriced cookies to family and friends. These online tools are far better.

When it's time to go back to school, make sure your kids stay fit with an activity monitor that offers incentives for staying active.

Useful accessories for tablets and computers that add convenience to household and school parenting routines.

If you're sending a child off to college or moving them into a new apartment, help them get things started off right. 

Here are the tech items you should consider packing in your kids’ backpacks when they head back to school.

Today, you can get a prepaid smartphone that easily competes with contract phones—even a prepaid iPhone.

 Make sure that reading and math remain a part of your kids' routines over the summer to keep their skills fresh.

The Targus iNotebook uses infrared technology to capture whatever you write and wirelessly display it on an iPad screen.

These entertaining sites help your child build their basic math skills and develop some new ones along the way.

These sites for pre-readers and readers will get your child started and provide the motivation to reach the next level.

Check our guidelines for picking the right laptop for your child entering middle school, high school or college—from ultra-portables to gaming rigs.

With college kids heading back to school, you'll want to make sure they have these tech essentials for the dorm room.

With so many choices available, choosing a laptop can be a daunting experience. We give you the guidance you need to make the process easier.

These free iPhone and Android apps will keep you organized and put some great resources at your fingertips.

Getting ready for back-to-school? We are giving away a terrific LG E2350V 23" LED monitor that is perfect for the college dorm room or home office! Enter through August 11th.

Win a Tag Reading System from LeapFrog and help your 4-8 year-old expand their reading and vocabulary skills! Enter now through April 6th, 2010!

The Internet is a great resource for helping children get ahead in school. Discover how to find sites that match your child's ability level and needs and check out our favorites.

Updated November 2009: With so many choices available, choosing a laptop can be a daunting experience. We give you the guidance you need to make the process easier.

Two new designs from Targus make toting your laptop a little more fashionable.

Today’s digital photo frames look like any regular frame you’d buy at a photo shop, but offer the capability to display thousands of your photos, and even videos. Here’s what to consider.