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Every year back to school shopping time seems to creep up on me so fast, and every year I vow to be more organized and not leave it all until the last minute. This year not only do I have my sons shopping to worry about, but I have my own too since I’ll be heading back to school also. Read on to see what must haves we love to get you through the school year.

For the next few weeks I’ll be talking home renovations, and if you’re about to start renovating an older home or move into a house you plan on changing and you’re wondering how the process works, read on. From the planning stages to tips on turning your home into a smart home, I’ve either been there or am in the process of being there, and what I’ve found is that renovations aren’t as scary when you’ve got someone else’s experiences to compare to.

Video gaming is for kids (and adults!) of all ages. But the LeapFrog LeapTV is particularly catered to kids aged 3-8, combining fun, active play with education in a variety of subjects. We tried it out with kids aged 5, 3.5. and 2. Here’s our take.

Using a tablet to get things done doesn’t have to be difficult, so long as the right tools are available to make the job or task easier. Those who have to write a lot, be it for school, work or hobby, likely appreciate the versatility and power of a tablet. With the ideal accessories in place, there are some quality apps to make the writing process more seamless.

With students on their way back to school, an often overlooked piece of tech to help them get the most out of student life is the humble smartwatch. These gadgets can be a big help, not only with keeping them healthy and organized, but helping them focus on their studies free from extraneous distractions. Today we’ll take a look at a few of the smartwatch options out there for students.

Virtual desktops are a wonderful way of helping you keep all of your open windows organized so your desktop environment is nice and tidy at all times, while helping you be efficient and orderly. Taking advantage of them is now easier than ever with Windows 10 having native support for virtual desktops and making them exceedingly intuitive and easy to use.

If your child’s confidence in his or her ability to learn seems like an important issue to you, click through and read on as I consider this issue in greater depth and ultimately suggest a few toys that may help to instill some early confidence in your child.

We’ve been talking about some great small appliances for back to school as rated by you, our Best Buy customers. This week we’ll see how having your own bar fridge can make a difference in your dorm room or apartment living.

A new school year is almost here, and along with it is the opportunity to use a brand new version of Windows. Here’s a quick overview of Windows 10 and how it can help your student experience.

Back to school shopping? Don’t forget the high tech supplies. Even if your student already has a computer, there will always be must-have PC accessories that will make this powerful educational tool even better.