Top 3 Back To School Tech Tips — From an ex University IT Guy
It’s that time of the year again when schools are reopening, universities are slowly starting up again and students are getting ready to learn.
For many, this means sorting out new timetables, organising fresh notebooks, and making the most of the last few weeks of summer. But in today’s digital age, it also means ensuring your tech is up to scratch for the new academic year.
Whether you’re a fresher stepping onto campus for the first time or returning for another year of school, having the right tech setup can make a world of difference.
As an ex-university IT guy, I’ve seen it all-forgotten passwords, lost coursework, viruses, you name it.
With that in mind, here are my top three tech tips to help you start the academic year…
1. Get a Windows Laptop
This may surprise you, but unless you are studying a course where you need to use a Mac, I recommend investing in a decent Windows laptop.
There are a few reasons for that recommendation, but my main reason is that you will likely be using Windows to do class work on and for writing assignments. On top of that, If you are studying a technical course, your teacher may not be familiar with macOS and may not be able to help you.
