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Apple's Back to School sale is mysteriously missing right now — and I think I know why students are getting ghosted

By Jeff Parsons Published

Apple's Back to School promotion is a great time for students to upgrade their gear, especially with price hikes beginning to bite.

MacBooks
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These are the 3 best Chromebooks for kids we tested for homework, learning and fun

By Darragh Murphy last updated

The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.

Chromebooks
The Roku Plus series TV is one of the best smart TVs for streaming in 2023.
The best smart TVs for streaming in 2026: QLEDs, OLEDs and Mini-LEDs

By Nick Pino last updated

The best smart TVs for streaming offer quick and easy access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and many more.

TVs
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The best 5G phones in 2025

By Philip Michaels last updated

The best 5G phones deliver faster downloads, lower latency and a lot more. Here are the 5G-capable phones worth your attention.

Phones
Snapdragon X Elite
Your campus creativity toolkit — 5 apps to unlock big ideas

By Jason England last updated

As a student, life is a whirlwind of lectures, study groups and creative projects. Here are the five best creator apps for your time on campus.

Software
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How to set up your child's first smartphone (and keep them safe online)

By Kaycee Hill last updated

Set up essential controls and teach digital safety for your child's first mobile device.

Phones
16-inch MacBook Pro (2021) on a coffee table
5 Tips To Get Your MacBook Ready To Go Back To School

By Alex Wawro Published

Taking a MacBook back to school with you? Run down this quick checklist to make sure it's in tip-top shape first.

MacBooks
Kids using ChatGPT to do their homework? Using a VPN can help

By Joe Chivers Published

Kids using AI to do their homework can impact their education – but using a VPN to block them can help.

VPNs
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Grammarly just added 9 AI agents — here's how they can help your writing

By Amanda Caswell Published

Grammarly has just launched nine new AI agents for students and professionals, including tools for grading, paraphrasing, citations, and audience feedback.

AI
Parent with teenager looking at phone
Buying your kid their first phone? Do these 5 things first

By Emily Long Published

Before your child gets their first phone, you should get some ground rules in place. Here are the steps you need to take, according to the experts.

Phones
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