We know that it’s mid-summer and the last thing you want to be thinking about is going back to school, reading outdated textbooks, and listening to lectures that could put you into a coma. Artificial intelligence hasn’t ended traditional education yet, so we’ve got you covered with back-to-school tech like laptops, tablets, e-readers, PC accessories, and the fun stuff like gaming gear. Here are our selections from under $50 all the way up to $1,000.
Items Under $50
Balabala Zip Ties, 100 pcs ($4) Zip ties might not be the first thing that comes to mind for back to school, but you’ll be happy you have these to keep all your various USB and laptop cables tidy. Buy at Amazon
Canary Cardboard Cutter ($9) Drowning in delivery boxes is just a part of life now, so you might as well make Christmas every day as easy as possible. The Canary and its serrated edges will slice through cardboard like butter, especially the industrial stuff that can break regular razor blades. Buy at Amazon
Whoosh! Screen Cleaner ($18) Screens get grimy fast, and sometimes a once-over with a cloth just won’t do. Get some screen cleaner before your laptop starts looking second-hand. Buy at Amazon
Perplexity Pro ($20) Google search may be dead, but AI search is better than ever. With Perplexity Pro, you get access to the best models and features that make research a hell of a lot easier. Buy Now
Telesin Magnetic Neck Mount ($24) Don’t want to strap a GoPro to your head or pony up $300 for a pair of Meta Ray-Ban camera glasses? This neck mount works great for capturing POV TikToks or Instagram Reels (we know you’re not studying 24/7) and works with iPhones with MagSafe or even Android phones with magnetic case mounts. Buy at Amazon
Beautural Steamer ($26) Nobody has time to iron clothes when you’re cracking the books hard. This cheap steamer heats up fast and removes wrinkles from your clothes within minutes, so you look decent for class or a date. Buy at Amazon
Anker Prime 100W Charger ($46) Never underestimate the worth of a good charger—especially one with 100W and three ports for charging three devices at the same time. Buy at Amazon
Xiaomi Precision Electric Screwdriver ($50) It can’t help you pry open your phone or tablet, but if you need to bust open a laptop or other gadget with more visible screws, this electric screwdriver is one of the best we’ve ever used. It comes with 64 screwdriver bits and charges with USB-C. Buy at Amazon
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