Top 10 Tech Tools for College

Community Manager — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:16:00 GMT

Generation Digital is heading to college. Incoming freshman, take a break from your smart phone long enough to load up on these top ten tech tools.

1. iPad: A multitasking master: read eBooks, stream music, take notes and pictures; organize class and activity schedules with time management apps. Anything else? Oh, right, studying. Major textbook publishers are now making materials available on the iPad.

2. Voice Recorder: Record lectures and class discussions; use voice-to-print software to create study guides.

3. USB Flash Drives: Store digital materials including presentations, notes and pictures on portable flash drives.

4. WiFi Directory App: In need of WiFi? Download this app which uses an iPhone or iPad's current GPS location to create a list of nearby WiFi hot spots. A bonus for broke college kids: it even tells you which ones are free.

5. Cloud Computing: Working on a group project? Or need to access files from your boyfriends computer? Savvy students store materials using software such as Dropbox, a free downloadable software program that allows users to store their files in the "cloud" and access them from anywhere.

6. Speakers: Turn your smart phone or iPad into a stereo with a set of portable speakers.

7. Headphones: Don't bug your roommate; invest in high quality headphones to listen to music or watch a movie on your laptop or iPad without broadcasting your selections room-wide.

8. Wireless Printer: Print, copy, scan and fax: all without a cord. Now if you can only get it to do your laundry, it'd be perfect.

9. Solar-Powered Backpacks: Yes, you read that right. Tap into Mother Nature to recharge devices in between classes with a solar power backpack.

10. Surge Protectors: Protect your digital devices with a surge-protection power cord; they handle multiple plug-ins with ease.

And remember, the best tool for college success is right between your ears. Have a great year!

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Top 10 Tech Tools for College