2025 Back-to-School Tech Basics with Amber Mac
by Amber Mac on August 21, 2025
There’s a lot of new and exciting technology to choose from during this Back-to-School season, which can be overwhelming for parents and kids during this busy time of the year. To get back to basics, tech expert and mom Amber Mac has these 4 essential picks for students this September.
Better WiFi for Studying & Streaming
Better WiFi for Studying & StreamingTP-Link Archer BE400 WiFi 7 Router
Whether your child is away at university or still living at home, the TP-Link Archer BE400 WiFi 7 router is a fast and secure option for better Internet connectivity. This means students of all ages can meet all their homework and assignment deadlines without worrying about a stable connection. The Tether app makes managing your home network easy, including parental controls to better oversee screentime access and time limits for different online devices.
Smarter Printing for School Projects & Forms
Smarter Printing for School Projects & FormsHP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e delivers vibrant colour graphics and crisp black text – perfect for school presentations, reports, and other professional documents designed to help you succeed at school and beyond. Thanks to the HP Smart App, printing documents from the palm of your hand is easy with this Wireless All-in-One printer. You can also pair your printer with HP Instant Ink – a smart subscription service that automatically detects when you’re running low and delivers ink straight to your door. For parents, this means more convenience, less waste, and less stress during the busy school year!
AI-Ready Laptop for On-the-Go Learning
AI-Ready Laptop for On-the-Go LearningASUS Zenbook A14 14″ Copilot+ Laptop
Best Buy Canada is the ultimate destination for the latest and greatest tech for students. Place your order online for pickup at a store near you and they’ll get your order ready in as little as 1 hour. One of my top picks from Best Buy’s Back-to-School Guide is the ASUS Zenbook A14 14″ Copilot+ Laptop. This device is “lighter than air”, weighing less than 1 kg, making it super portable for on-the-go learning. This laptop is AI-ready, including real-time on-screen captioning for video calls and courses, and it features up to 32 hours of battery life.
Real-time Location Alerts for Student Safety
Real-time Location Alerts for Student SafetyLife360 App
One of the most important gifts technology can deliver to parents is peace of mind. With the Life360 app you can track your child’s location in real time and check the battery level on their phone. Get alerts when they arrive at school and when they arrive back home safely. I’ve been using this app for a few years and love it – now I don’t have to text my son throughout the day as I can see where he is at any time.
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