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Ask Engadget: What’s the best way to annotate digital textbooks?

[ad_1] I’m assuming (or just hoping) you’ve managed to get some of your textbooks in PDF form — those are the easiest to mark up with the right software. If you get an e-textbook from, say, Amazon’s Kindle platform, expect to work with more limited annotation tools. Meanwhile, textbook vendors like Chegg have their own […]

Ask Engadget: How do I get help while ‘schooling from home’?

[ad_1] Getting help on your school work can be tough under normal circumstances and it won’t be any easier if you’re attending Zoom classes. If you need assistance on an assignment or a general topic you’re studying, reach out to your teacher or professor as soon as you think you might need help. “I would […]

The best gear to help you stay fit during the school year

[ad_1] For $150, you get great sound, booming bass (they are Beats, after all) and 15 hours of battery life. Apple’s H1 chip on the inside ensures lightning-fast pairing and a rock-solid connection to your phone, too. These are the best sports headphones for working out, especially if you’re keeping an eye on your spending. […]

The best laptops to use for schoolwork and gaming

[ad_1] Best midrange option for most people ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Will Lipman Photography ASUS’s Zephyrus G14 is practically a miracle. It’s a 3.5-pound notebook with AMD’s powerful Ryzen 4000 processors (including six-core and eight-core options) and NVIDIA’s latest GPUs. It feels just a bit heavier than most ultraportables, but it has the power of […]

All the gear you need to game-stream like a pro

[ad_1] It doesn’t take much to start streaming. Using open-source software like OBS, you can go live with just a laptop or a cell phone — but if you want to compete with your favorite streamers, you’ll need a few extra pieces of equipment. Here we’ve outlined the gear you’ll need to begin building your […]

The best headphones, speakers and audio gear for students

[ad_1] Buy Sony WF-SP800N at Best Buy – $200 Skullcandy Indy Fuel and Sesh Evo Skullcandy has offered affordable true wireless alternatives for a while now, and the Indy Fuel and Sesh Evo are just the latest. The company made some improvements though, by adding Tile tracking. The buds can be easily located with the […]

The best study-from-home essentials to keep you on track

[ad_1] On top of that, it’s useful to keep your study area well-organized and clear of distractions. If you live in a busy household, try to find a room or space for yourself and let your housemates know when you need some quiet time. If you prefer a bit of background noise to drown out […]

The best educational apps to stay sharp throughout the school year

[ad_1] Get Khan Academy Crash Course Crash Course Maybe you were one of those kids who perked up at the sight of an AV cart being wheeled into your classroom, because it meant you were about to watch a movie instead of listening to another lecture. If you actually enjoyed this — and not just […]

The best budget smart TVs and streaming devices for students

[ad_1] Buy TCL 43S525 smart TV at Amazon – $300 Hisense 43-inch 43H6570G Will Lipman Photography / Hisense This 43-inch Hisense set also has 4K with HDR support, but it uses Android OS instead of Roku. The revamped interface is smooth and easy to use, plus it has built-in Google Cast perfect for when your […]

How to pick the best gaming subscription for you

[ad_1] Sony Playstation Plus Will Lipman Photography / Sony Let’s start with the easiest-to-explain option. Sony doesn’t offer a huge array of services for its console, though PlayStation Now offers a streaming service that now has roughly 300 PS4 games (and hundreds of PS3 and PS2 games) to play with. For everything else, it’s PlayStation […]