Back to School
Whether you're heading back to school for another year of learning or a recent graduate, we have all the best hardware and software recommendations alongside tips & tricks for each. Trust the experienced staff at Windows Central to make your learning life as straightforward as possible with this roundup of relevant articles and guides.
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Best Surface for students 2024: The perfect PC for heading back to school or college
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Microsoft's Surface PCs are stylish, functional, and powerful.
Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon deal snags you a free keyboard just in time for back to school
By Sean Endicott published
Can't-miss deal You can get a free Surface Pro Keyboard when you buy a Surface Pro 11, but only for a limited time.
My top 13 back-to-school tech deals compile affordable laptops and accessories to make your academic life easier than ever
By Ben Wilson published
Back to school Get ready to head back to school with my top picks of the best tech deals in categorized lists with quick links, and keep coming back for updated discounts!
If I were a student, I'd be going back to school with my Steam Deck as my main PC — here's how to kit it out for work and play
By Richard Devine published
Deck life If you own a Steam Deck, and you're evaluating your back to school tech acquisitions, you might not have thought that your handheld can be your main PC for the new term. Here's how.
Don't go back to school without AI in your laptop — one of the best Copilot+ PCs is $300 off
By Cale Hunt published
Back to school Copilot+ PCs feature advanced AI tools, but the real perks are outstanding efficiency and performance.
Hey students, you should consider a gaming handheld like Legion Go or ROG Ally instead of a laptop — yes, really
By Rebecca Spear published
Student handheld If you need a computer for school, you might want to consider a Windows 11 gaming handheld rather than a laptop. Here's why.
Do you need to buy all of Office or is Word enough?
By Cale Hunt published
A few words... Microsoft lets you buy standalone core Office apps like Word, but it's clear that the Microsoft 365 subscription service is the company's first priority. Here's what you need to know.
The ultimate used laptop buying guide: 11 tips to help you land the perfect PC
By Cale Hunt last updated
Save some 💵💵💵 Save some money with a used laptop that's as good as new.
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