'The Right Stuff': Back-to-school tech featuring laptops, calendars and more
From lunch boxes and backpacks to dorm essentials and more, "The Right Stuff" has rounded up some of the best back-to-school finds of the season.
Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto is sharing her picks for back-to-school tech, including laptops for high schoolers, printers and family calendars.
For example, shop the Skylight Calendar, a tool that centralizes your schedule onto a color-coded display for your family to reference each day. It can also turn emails and paper schedules into calendar events, provide personalized meal plans, and more.
Bergamotto also recommends a Google Nest WiFi router to ensure everyone can complete their work at home with a strong signal.
Check out these picks and more below!
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Laptop for elementary or middle school students
Bergamotto recommends the Acer Chromebook for a student in elementary or middle school.
"It features a 14-inch full HD touchscreen, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, which is unusually generous for a Chromebook," Bergamotto says. "Parents will love the built-in virus protection, fast boot-up and 11-hour battery life. It weighs just over 3 pounds, making it easy for kids to carry in their backpack."
Laptop for high school students
"For high schoolers or college students heading into serious coursework, the MacBook Air M4 is one of the best lightweight laptops out there," Bergamotto says. "It has Apple's new M4 chip, which means it's not only faster but smarter, handling everything from research to video editing with ease. The display is vibrant and sharp, while the battery lasts up to 18 hours -- ideal for all-day classes and late-night homework. At just 2.7 pounds, it’s incredibly portable, and the fanless design keeps it totally silent."
Printer
"For under $50, the Canon PIXMA TS3722 is a wireless, all-in-one printer that checks every box -- print, scan and copy," Bergamotto says. "Perfect for quick homework printouts, permission slips or scanning signed forms straight from home. Set it up easily through an app and use it right from your phone. Despite its compact size, it delivers high-quality, crisp color printing."
WiFi Router
"With more devices in the home -- from laptops to smart TVs to tablets -- strong WiFi is a must, and the Google Nest Wifi Pro is a powerful yet affordable solution," Bergamotto says.
You'll get "better speed, less buffering, and smoother video call all in a sleek, modern design that blends easily into your home décor," according to Bergamotto -- plus, it's under $50!
Family calendar
"Skylight is a digital calendar that helps parents navigate the mental load of the family schedule," Bergamotto says. "It syncs with Google, Apple, Outlook, and Cozi calendars, so everyone’s appointments, practices and dinner plans show up in one place. The touchscreen makes it easy for kids to check what's coming up, and it updates in real time right from your phone, turning household chaos into calm with just a few swipes."
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Headphones
Bergamotto recommends these Bluetooth-enabled headphones for students.
"The soft ear cushions and adjustable headband make them comfy for long use, whether it’s during virtual school or travel," she says. "They're foldable, come in a lot of colors, and even include a wired option as a backup."
Mouse
"A mouse that's a... cat! Add a little feline charm to your desk setup with this adorable and highly useful mouse that's a cat," Bergamotto says, adding that it has precise tracking, a quiet click, and works with laptops, tablets and desktops.
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