As the dog days of summer continue into August, that means back to school season is upon us. Students are beginning to make their way back to school and they’ll have to begin their shopping for school related accessories. Be that a computer, headphones or something as simple as a computer dock, there are a ton of great items you can buy. Since the options are endless, I selected a few...
For better or worse, summer is almost over and kids are heading back to school. It’s a time of stress and hope, and for a lot of people it means traveling halfway across the country to live in a completely different state with new friends and new surroundings. As you settle into your new dorm room, we have some recommendations on how you can really make it feel like home. And, for...
We’ve been searching far and wide for the best back to school products that you can buy ahead of the school year this season. We know some campuses are already back in session, but there’s still time to pick up some great products to make your return to school a bit more enjoyable. Whether it’s a new streaming box for your dorm room or a smartphone battery pack to make sure you have...
Things have changed quite a bit from when I had to prepare for back to school. The closest thing I had to a tablet was my Trapper Keeper, and the closest thing to apps were the inside flaps of Pee Chee folders titled “Useful Information.” So yes, things have changed. Today we have mobile devices with information and tools available with a few clicks and searches. Kids these days have...
I remember when I was back in college and one of my biggest expenses was the text books I had to buy each semester. I always had the option to sell them back at the end of the semester, but I usually just hung on to them because the bookstore only offered a fraction of the original price I paid for the books. Now, there are several options that can help you not lighten your wallet quite...
One of the best things about the online world is the deep well of information at our fingertips. And yet, for far too many students, web research means slapping in some simple search engine keywords and calling it a day. Oh no, this won’t do at all. The semester is quickly approaching, and before you know it, there will be loads of term papers to write, research docs to vet and...
I remember when I went away to boarding school and, again, a few years later to college. The only thing on my mind was how I was going to be able to tote my gaming PC back and forth between school and home during breaks. Now, students have more affordable and more powerful laptops and, of course, tablets are being used in classrooms around the United States. It took me a long time to...
Fall’s on the way, and you know what that means — moving time! Whether it’s because that summer share is winding down, or you’re packing up for school, take heart — relocating your gear doesn’t have to be a colossal headache. GeekSugar actually had some handy advice, so check them out below, along with some of my own Do’s and Don’ts for stashing all that kit! DO… start packing early...
Heading to an institution of higher learning? Well, there’s no better place to get your full nerd on than in those hallowed halls. But it’s not all circuit boards or coding — these five classes pull from geek culture to offer unusual academic offerings to anyone lucky enough to attend. 5 Offbeat College Courses For Geeks Introduction to Videogame Studies Think this will be a walk...
Your iPhone can be a powerful weapon when it comes to school. If you’ve got an iPhone (or an iPad or iPod Touch), there are quite a few awesome applications out there you can get to help you keep track of assignments, study on the go and even take notes in class. Here are some of my personal favorite mobile apps for school. Got some of your own? Tell us about them in the comments!...