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Tech Accessories To Help You Get Through The School Year

It’s back to school time! Grab some technical gadgets that’ll make the school year fun. Dreading the school year? Here are some items that will make your year better! If…

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It's back to school time! Grab some technical gadgets that'll make the school year fun.

Dreading the school year? Here are some items that will make your year better!

  • Cell Phone Jail: Everybody needs a break every once in a while. Use it for distraction-free meals or quality hangouts with your best friends for just $9.95!
  • Flexible tripod: No more forcing people to take your pictures! Get the perfect shot on the first try for $17.99.
  • PopSocket: If you drop your phone a lot or don't want to pay for a phone stand, get this! Keep a tight grip on your smartphone for only $9.99.
  • Portable Charger: If your teacher doesn't allow you to charge your phone in an outlet or you need one for the ride home buy this. There are many cheap alternatives on Amazon or Marshall's!
  • Airpods or Wireless Beats: You don't need to worry about a wire hanging out of your phone anymore! Just set up Bluetooth and you're on your way.
  • MacBook Pro or Chromebook: MacBooks are around $1,299, but if you want a cheaper alternative buy a Chrome book for around $159!
  • iPad: If you're not into laptops, buy an iPad!
  • Adhesive Card and Money Holder: If you lose your wallet a lot or don't want to carry it get this. Very convenient and you won't lose your card!

If you're a college student, here are some items especially for you!

  • Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker: Ever wondered how much you walk to class or how much sleep you actually get a night? Connect this watch to you're phone and you can see all that information!
  • Phillips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock: Lamp with a natural light sunrise alarm to improve your ability to function in the morning. Lamp gradually gets lighter until you wake up.
  • Keurig: Don't spend your money at Starbucks every day when you can make your coffee easily in your dorm! This single-serve K-Cup coffee maker is perfect for one cup of coffee
  • Roku: Some schools don't offer cable so this is the perfect thing for you! Streams over 500,000 movies and TV episodes and offers tons of streaming services like Hulu and Netflix.
  • Eraser Board Refrigerator: Some dorms don't offer refrigerators, so what's better than getting one with a dry erase board? You can write down reminders of what's missing in your fridge.