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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.

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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.

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Best cheap iPhone deals in September 2025

By Louis Ramirez Last updated

Save big with these cheap iPhone deals from Verizon, AT&T, Best Buy, and more.

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I review MacBooks for a living — here's the 9 best Labor Day MacBook deals to get

By Alex Wawro Published

Labor Day is here in the U.S., and it's a great time to score a big discount on a new MacBook, whether you want the latest MacBook Pro M4 or a cheaper (but still plenty useful) MacBook Air M2!

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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.

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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.

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I Test Laptops for a Living — 5 Ergonomic Laptop Accessories I'd Take Back to School

By Alex Wawro Published

Avoid undue wear and tear at school this year with these gadgets

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7 best last minute back-to-school finds — our top picks on a budget

By Mark Spoonauer Published

Check out our top recommendations for back-to-school tech — make your life easier for the next school year!

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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.

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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.

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