If you gotta go back, might as well do it in style

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Its time to get back into the classroom, which means its also time for a tech refresh.

Back-to-School Editor’s Choice gadgets.

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This is especially helpful when dont need the keyboard to get things done.

Of course, that also means the FHD display is a touchscreen, which I absolutely love.

But I dont always want to carry around a bulky power pack or case to do so.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

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The new Torras iPhone case, the Ostand R, is both thin and protective.

It doesnt take up a lot of room in my bag or pocket.

So, I always have a little jolt of power when and where I need it.

TORRAS MiniMag Power Bank and Ostand R Magsafe Case

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It has a 130-minute battery life, so you should be able to record whatever youre doing.

Dropping one of these super portable power banks from Anker into your bag keeps that worry at bay.

GPX All-in-One Home Theater Projector Kit

The GPX All-in-One Home Theater Projector Kit is the whole package.

Barnes & Noble Nook Lenovo Tablet

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It includes a projector with a remote and a 120-inch soft screen.

It costs a whole lot less than a TV that size, that’s for sure.

It’ll connect to your system or you might use the USB port to stream your media.

Insta360 GO 3S

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Also, it’s pretty light, so it’s easy to take anywhere you go.

And I do mean multi-day.

In other words, theres nothing I threw at this computer that it couldnt handle.

Anker 733 and PrimePower Banks

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As laptops go, too, this one is affordable.

It starts at about $1100, which makes it pretty easy on your student budget.

This combo makes a great on-the-go pair for your laptop or tablet.

Skullcandy Sesh ANC earbuds.

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The keyboard is smaller than a traditional keyboard but keeps the number pad and the arrow keys.

It also has a dedicated Copilot key, too, so you could access AI on the fly.

Earfun Air Pro 4 Earbuds

TheEarfun Air Pro 4have become my go-to earbuds for just about everything.

Arzopa Z1RC portable monitor on a countertop connected to an iPad Pro on a magic keyboard.

You can use the Arpoza Z1RC portable monitor with an iPad, gaming console, or laptop computer.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford

The multi-point connection makes it easy to connect them to my computer and my phone.

The USB-C dock works for Mac or Windows computers, and I could connect everything I needed while traveling.

There’s just not much more you could ask for there.

GPX All-in-One Home Theater Projector Kit

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Together, two make a super stylish statement about your nerdiness.

This one from CUKTECH has the power that you need.

It can charge your MacBook Pro completely 1.2 times or charge your phone up to 4 times.

Dell XPS 13 laptop with Snapdragon processor

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DJI Osmo Action 4

Have you ever wanted to record a kazoo parade?

Well, thats exactly what I did with the DJI Osmo Action 4 camera.

All in all, this is a fantastic action camera at a nice price.

Dell Silent Keyboard and Mouse combo connected to a laptop on a cafe table.

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How cool is that?

Its a heavy-duty speaker with stereo sound created by Teufel that looks like an iconic Fender amp.

Its IPX5 splash-resistant and should work at any temperature.

Earfun Air Pro 4 Earbuds

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The Razer Rogue V3 Backpack and USB-C Dock

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CUKTECH P23 Powerbank

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DJI Osmo Action 4

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Fender x Teuful ROCKSTER CROSS

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The Lion Trek Portable Solar Generator.

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