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Family-Friendly & Student Wireless Plans: Finding the Right One

By Christine Persaud
All the top carriers in Canada offer family-friendly wireless plans that fit the bill and will save you some dough. Pricing changes often and deals and promotions are always coming and going, particularly during peak times like back-to-school. We have rounded up some worthwhile options to consider right now.

Essential Back-to-School Tech for 2022

By Christine Persaud
When it comes to tech, there will be a few items on every student’s list that they consider essential. Here, we look at some of the back-to-school tech worth grabbing for your school-aged kids, from the later grade school years to high school and beyond.

Buying Refurbished Tech: Is It Worth It?

By Christine Persaud
While you might initially think buying refurbished is a recipe for disappointment, it can actually save you tons. You can get a higher-end product than you budget might otherwise allow, and it may very well be a new product, or at least function like new.

5 Essential Software & Apps for College and University Students

By Christine Persaud
This year, starting or continuing college or university is more stressful than ever, especially if some or even all of the learning is happening remotely. Here are some pieces of software and apps that can help ease the stress.

Tech for Last Minute Back-to-School Shopping

By Christine Persaud
Finished your back-to-school shopping? Or maybe you only think you have. Inevitably, as with every year, there are always those last-minute items you forget to grab in time, or don’t even realize you need until school has started.

Affordable Tech Gadgets for Teachers

By Christine Persaud
As we gear up to face another school year full of uncertainty , back-to-school shopping is tough to decipher, particularly so for teachers. . And if virtual school will be on the menu once again, which it seems could be the case across Canada, teachers will want to be better prepared for this upcoming school year. Here are some useful and affordable, tech gadgets teachers can consider for using at home.

The Latest Chromebooks To Consider For Distance Learning And More

By Christine Persaud
School boards are providing Chromebooks for students who need them. But some parents are using this as an opportunity to invest in a Chromebook their kids can use for personal activities as well, through the summer, and from year to year.

Back-to-School 2020 Checklist Part 2: Safety, Health, & Wellness Gear

By Christine Persaud
In the first part of this feature, we covered the tech essentials you need for heading back to school, including a computer, printer, smartphone, and software. But this year, there’s a whole other category of gear that students will need. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, products that will help keep students safe and in good health are essential.