Back to School

The Class of 2016: Innovative New Hardware With a new 6th generation of Intel processors that emphasize mobile performance—including increased battery life, boosted graphics support and more raw power—2016 is a banner year for PC manufacturers.   The Dell XPS13 is an award-winning, ultra-portable standout, with a 6th generation Intel Core CPU and a nearly borderless, high resolution InfinityEdge display. With the XPS13, you get a powerful 13.3-inch Windows laptop that’s the size of an 11-inch notebook, packaged in an ultra-modern machined aluminum, Gorilla...

It’s a big adjustment when you make the switch from living at home to living in the dorm. You’ve got to say goodbye to fresh laundry every day and say hello to communal washer and dryers. You’ll also shop for groceries for yourself and cook for yourself, maybe for the first time ever. A lot of college students find it exciting when they think about setting up a kitchen and making meals every day, but the reality is a bit...

When you’re a student, it seems as though there is no end to the litany of “stuff” you need to tote back and forth to class everyday. In addition to textbooks and notebooks, you’ve got to make room for snacks, a water bottle, your wallet, perhaps a change of clothes, and of course, your laptop. So, to keep you organized and your laptop safe, here are some of the best laptop backpacks to consider for the upcoming school year.

After class, it's great to be able to dump the textbooks, kick back and chill out with some tunes. Most dorm rooms don't have space for a huge stereo (not to mention the neighbours would complain about the volume and the bass overload!), so a great way to be able to get your music easily is a wireless bluetooth speaker. They're portable, easy to use, inexpensive and they've got great sound too. Most dorm rooms don't have space for a huge stereo (not to mention the neighbours would complain about the volume and the bass overload!), so a great way to be able to get your music easily is a wireless bluetooth speaker. They're portable, easy to use, inexpensive and they've got great sound too.

Everyone who goes away to school wants to have the cool dorm room, but having the best dorm room is about more than just washi tape covering all your corners and a big chalkboard framed on your walls. Having the cool dorm room is about having a great set up for eating and studying. When school gets stressful you want to be the one to welcome your stressed out friends into a cozy room with all the comforts of home,...

Fall is rapidly approaching, which for me always means a few things: beautiful autumn leaves, cooler weather, and of course, back to school time. Video game fans will also know that the new school year marks the beginning of the fall gaming bonanza where publishers roll out their most anticipated AAA games of the year. To keep you in the loop on what games will be the talk of the campus this school year, here are the top games everyone will be playing.

Planning the perfect dorm life experience? An all in one dorm room TV can save you space and wow your classmates when they come over to hang out.

Can’t bear to think about back to school yet? I’m here to share why it’s actually a great time to start transitioning into a back to school schedule, and I have 10 tips for doing just that.

 For first-year university and college students, packing up everything you’ll need to survive your first year solo can be intimidating. After all, you’ve likely got a pup-tent budget and MTV Cribs tastes. But fortunately when it comes to those after class activities, you’ve got options for maximizing your entertainment while keeping costs down, and it starts with a streaming device.

 How useful is a tablet when it comes to getting things done on campus? That may depend on what your needs are, but as tablet utility and functionality continues to grow and improve, a case can be made that having the right one can be vital to your overall productivity at school. The question is: are you in need of a laptop replacement or a situational substitute?