Back to School
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12 Essential Home Office Accessories
These are the home office accessories that will optimize your home workspace and kids' school space and make you all more productive.
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Up to 50% Off Amazon Devices: Alexa Speakers, Fire Tablets & More
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.
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50 Back to School Tech Deals
From great laptop deals to discounted software, this year's back to school sales offer everything you need to get your kids ready for learning.
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5 Affordable Laptops and Tablets for Back to School
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.
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6 Innovative Back To School Products
From high-tech educational toys to the essential laptop, technology products are a must-have for today's students.
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4 Must-Have Tech Gadgets for Back to School
The right tech tools can make back to school easier for both you and your kids.
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The Best Way to Take Notes
These digital alternatives to pen and paper give you information-retaining benefits of handwritten notes with the organization and convenience of digital note taking.
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How to Take Free Courses from Top Universities
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.
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The Best Laptops Under $500
While you won't be able to purchase a top-of-the-line laptop for under $500, there are plenty of machines that can do everything you need for a reasonable price.
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Sphero Edu is a Fun, Engaging Way to Develop Coding Skills
Using a simple, entertaining robotic ball called SPRK+, Sphero Edu teaches kids of all ages the foundations of coding.
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The Easy Way to Send & Receive Money for Free
Square Cash lets you quickly send or receive money from anyone using the Cash app via your debit card or bank account. Best of all, it’s free.
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Back to School Gadgets to Help You Through Your Day
This high tech gear will help make back to school a bit easier for both you and your kids.
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Learn to Code by Making Games from Scratch with Unity 5
The best way to learn how to create games than to dive right in—and we've got a course that'll help you do just that. Get it for $35, a savings of 82%
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Apple Giving Away Free Beats Solo2 Headphones for Back-to-School
Apple is giving students, parents and school faculty a free Beats Solo2 ($200) when they purchase a new computer by September 18th.
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StickerYou Will Make Your Message Stick
Looking for a way to make your ideas stand out? StickerYou will make your message stick. Any size. Any shape. Any surface. Anywhere.
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HP Unveils 2015 Back‐to‐School Convertible Laptops
HP's new back-to-school lineup features convertible laptops that target students with varying computing needs and budgets.
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5 Great Tech Tools for your School Parent Group (PTA/PTO)
Don’t miss these top five digital tools that make it easy to get organized, engage parents and give our kids the best education possible.
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5 Cheap Must-Have Apps for Back to School
We've found outstanding (but cheap!) apps every student should have to excel in school.
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School Buses Going High-Tech with WiFi, GPS and Cameras
A number of school bus companies now offer GPS and RFID tracking for their young riders and companion apps for concerned parents.
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Walmart Announces Deals, Savings Tracker for Back to School
Retailer Walmart's new Savings Catcher tool checks your past purchases against competitors' ads for automatic price adjustments.
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Top Tech for Back to School
Our top pics include a budget-friendly smartphone, spill-proof tablet, washable headphones and a battery-equipped backpack to keep it all charged.
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The 6 Best Back-to-School Bags
From the waterproof to the oversized to the fashionably chic, we show you the best bags for back-to-school shoppers.
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Best Buy & Sprint Offering Free Phone Service to Students
If you've got a middle school, high school, or college student, Best Buy and Sprint is offering 12 months of cell service for free.
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Comparing iWork for iCloud to Google Docs & Microsoft Office Web Apps
Now there are three great options for creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations for free.
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LinkedIn University Pages Launch for College Prospects
LinkedIn University Pages provide practical information to help prospective students better research and engage with higher education institutions and alumni.
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8 World-Class College Courses Free on YouTube
From art to world history to computer programming, learn from the best with these college-level video lecture series available on YouTube.
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8 Cool Tech Gadgets for Back to School
From portable rechargers to new laptops to wireless speakers, we cover the gear every connected student needs this school year.
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Boundless App Provides a Free Alternative to College Textbooks
Boundless curates open-source information on topics covered in college classes, making it an intriguing supplement (or replacement) for expensive textbooks.
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Apple Offering Big Back-to-School Deals on Computers and iPhones
Don't wait until September to buy that new laptop for school: Apple is offering huge discounts on its hardware to eligible 12-K and college students right now.
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Easy Ways to Raise Money for Your Child’s School
Forget about box tops or selling overpriced cookies to family and friends. These online tools are far better.
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Get Your Family Organized with These Apps
Keep your family's schedules coordinated and put everyone's health and other vital information at your fingertips with these apps.
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Activity Monitors that Get Kids Moving
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.
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Keeping Track of Your Kids
Know that your child's gotten to school and getting there safely.
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Back to School Accessories for Tech-Savvy Parents
Useful accessories for tablets and computers that add convenience to household and school parenting routines.
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3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe on the Road
While parents can't always to be riding shotgun to intervene when kids drive negligently, technology can.
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First Apartment Tech Checklist
If you're sending a child off to college or moving them into a new apartment, help them get things started off right.
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The Best Back to School Bags
If you’re sending your child to school with a laptop this year, you’ll want a backpack built to keep it safe.
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Essential Tech for Back to School
Here are the tech items you should consider packing in your kids’ backpacks when they head back to school.
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Alternatives to Traditional Dating Sites
These dating sites cater to your interests and tap into your social networks.
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The Best Prepaid Smartphones
Today, you can get a prepaid smartphone that easily competes with contract phones—even a prepaid iPhone.
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The Best Ways to Save on College Textbooks
Renting and buying textbooks online can cut costs for textbooks.
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Math and Reading Sites that Fight Summer Brain Drain
Make sure that reading and math remain a part of your kids' routines over the summer to keep their skills fresh.
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Educational Tech Toys for Kids
You can integrate learning into your kids' summer schedule with these fun and educational tech toys.
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Targus iNotebook Pen Beams Hand-Written Notes to Your iPad
The Targus iNotebook uses infrared technology to capture whatever you write and wirelessly display it on an iPad screen.
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The Best Laptops
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.
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Sites and Software that Develop Your Child's Math Skills
These entertaining sites help your child build their basic math skills and develop some new ones along the way.
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Great Websites to Find the Right College
With college applications due soon, do you have the right mix of schools on your list? These five websites will help you find the best match.
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Sites that Build Your Child's Reading Skills
These sites for pre-readers and readers will get your child started and provide the motivation to reach the next level.
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Internet-Connected Door Locks Keep Tabs on Latch-Key Kids
With an Internet-connected door lock, kids can punch in their personal code to unlock the door and you get alerted they've arrived home.
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Picking the Best Back-to-School Laptop
Check our guidelines for picking the right laptop for your child entering middle school, high school or college—from ultra-portables to gaming rigs.
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Back to School Tech Checklist
It’s back to school time and, like most parents, I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to make my kids more productive.
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Dorm Tech Check List
With college kids heading back to school, you'll want to make sure they have these tech essentials for the dorm room.
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Buy a Windows PC, Get a Free Xbox 360
Microsoft is offering a free Xbox 360 4GB to students when they purchase any new Windows PC priced at $699 or more.
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The Best Laptops - 2011
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.
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Livescribe Echo - the Best Pen for Taking Notes
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Best Free iPhone and Android Apps for Back to School
These free iPhone and Android apps will keep you organized and put some great resources at your fingertips.
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Lenovo Laptop with Dolby Audio for a Back-to-school Giveaway!
The Lenovo IdeaPad with Dolby Audio will fill a college dorm room or home office with great sound! Enter the giveaway through August 31st for a chance to win.
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LG E50 LED Monitor Back-to-school Giveaway!
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.
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Digital Photo Frame Buying Guide
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. And wireless models even let you email pictures directly to the frame!
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LeapFrog Tag Reading System Giveaway!
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!
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Websites that Help Young Kids Learn How to Read
Nothing beats reading a book out-loud to your child, but sometimes technology can help. These websites offer a number of engaging activities for 3-5 year-olds that teach your child early reading skills.
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Websites that Help Kids Succeed in School
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.
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Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Takes Notes, Records Audio and Now Comes with an App Store
The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen—already a very clever tool for anyone who jots down what other people say—gets even smarter with an application store serving up translators, homework helpers and even games.
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Laptop Buying Guide
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.
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Finding the Right College
With college applications due soon, do you have the right mix of schools on your list? These websites will help find the best match. -
Targus Creates Lifestyle Laptop Bags
Two new designs from Targus make toting your laptop a little more fashionable.
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Take Notes Digitally
Two handy digital note-taking solutions promise to make life a little easier this school year.
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Digital Picture Frames
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.
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Single-Serve Coffee and Espresso Makers
Tired of shelling out $4 for a good coffee drink at Starbucks? Save money and time with your very own pod-based single-serve coffee or espresso machine.