These 15 back-to-school tech essentials will get you classroom ready — starting at just $12

After summer, a new semester starts and there's one great way to get yourself ready: by investing in some fresh tech. Here's how to work smarter without breaking…

tomsguide.comJuly 1, 20262 Min Read

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When I was younger, I used to love buying new stuff ready for school to start again. But, while that meant a couple of funky notebooks or a pencil case, nowadays investing in tech is a pretty essential part of learning. Getting kitted out for a new semester means picking out the right tablet, headphones, power banks and more to make sure you're working smarter, not harder.

Fortunately, no matter what you're studying at school, I've put together the ultimate back-to-school checklist that has just about everything you'll need, including some of the best laptops for college students and best noise-cancelling headphones when working on a budget. Here are the 12 tech essentials I recommend.