If even the school or university desks seem light years away, the summer goes by quickly. The back to school is upon us but it doesn’t need to be a drama – here are a few tech accessories which could make it easier.
Tech accessories for back to school
In recent years, the school has been digitizing rapidly. Laptops, tablets and smartphones have become indispensable tools for all students, even if only for electronic records in high school and college. So we bet many of you they will already have a tablet lending for school (otherwise, here you will find the best) or a laptop (maybe even to play).
In this article we want to give you some advice on less ‘essential’ technological accessories, but which can still simplify the return to school. In addition to the list made last year (still well updated) and the tips to make the most of your iPad to study, creating a small guide for back to school with full technology.
A keyboard for your tablet
During the lockdown period you have in all likelihood learned to love your tablet. It allows you to manage the lessons remotely with ease, great for reading books and slides, essential when it comes to consulting school sites. And then watching a TV series on the sofa is always satisfying.
But without a keyboardtake notes in college or writeeit’s a themeto quickly becomes complicated. The onscreen keyboard in landscape mode is fine as an interim solution, no more. If you have an iPad you can consider one of the options offered by Apple: both the Magic che la Smart Keyboard they are quality products.
But this tastiera wireless K380 di Logitech it has round and well-spaced keys, good key travel and a design that is comfortable to carry. And above all it costs about thirty euros and is also good for Android. Don’t worry: if you don’t like pink there are more alternatives.
Apple Pencil (or alternative)
If instead of a keyboard you prefer to write directly with the pen, but without sacrificing the convenience of technology, one stylus for tablet is what you are looking for. Also because it allows you to easily design and manage your device.
For iPad the default solution always remains Second Generation Apple PencilAnd. But if you want to save something, Apple itself reports full compatibility with Logitech Crayon.
On the other hand, if you have an Android tablet, there are many alternatives: just check the compatibility on the manufacturer’s website. But we are partial to the inimitable style of the Staedtler Stylus Noris Digital Classic, which really looks like a pencil.
Tech accessories for school: don’t forget the charger
Speaking of tablets: you know better than us that when turned off they are of little use. A bit like yours smartphone, i laptop, gli smartwatch and all the rest of the technology you carry with you. So you can choose to bring the four or five chargers you have for each device. Or choose one that reloads all quickly.
The two USB-C sockets and the USB-A socket of the Anker 735 USB-C allow you to upload a 65W all your accessories at the same time. That should be enough for most devices. And the fact that it’s so small makes it easy to carry in your backpack or even your pocket.
Tech accessories for back to school: the true wireless earphones
You can use them to listen to a playlist you upload on your way to school, or an interesting podcast on your way to college. You can use them to take lessons from home or for video calls. A pair of wireless headphones or earphones always needed.
There are something for all tastes. You can choose the unique style and powerful bass of the Beats Studio Buds (review here). Or the smart features of the Google Pixel Buds Pro (review), the detailed audio of the Philips Fidelio T1 (review) or gaming features Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless (review). If you prefer over-ear headphones, it’s hard to beat the new model of Sony (review). And in this recent article we’ve highlighted a few more too, if you want more choice.
One laptop stand
More than a tech gadget this falls into the category of accessories “for technology”. Trust someone like us who writes a few thousand words every day: being crouched all the time on a laptop is not good for you.
A small and foldable stand like that of Amazon Basics, which you can also take with you to school or the library, is a great start to better enjoy the hours spent on the PC. If it takes time and a lot of experimentation to better organize your desk at home, a simple inclined plane can be a godsend when you are on the move. And the expense is very minimal.
With these gadgets, going back to school will certainly be easier. But if you need any special advice, don’t hesitate to ask in the comments!