Back to uni: Be prepared with all the essential accessories
Bec Summer
STACK Writer
Alongside your big tech buys, there are some further essential accessories you’ll want to add to your tool kit to ensure that you hit the road to university life with your feet running.
Keyboard and mouse
These go together like Mulder and Scully. We’d recommend going wireless for a keyboard for ease of use and portability. Just make sure to keep it charged.
A wireless mouse also offers the same portable benefits, but look for one that is comfortable to use over lengthy study sessions.
Gamers might want to consider buying a keyboard and mouse that can double for those long sessions of Diablo.
Storage
While cloud storage is a necessity, there’s nothing quite like having a physical drive at your fingertips that you can quickly share with friends. A handy flash drive will provide a storage solution from 32GB up to 512GB.
However, an SSD (solid state drive) ups the ante with storage space holding terabytes of data for projects or even some gaming during downtime.
Power banks
A power bank will be your best mate when vanishing battery life threatens your flow. These are measured in milliamps per hour (mAh), and a 20,000 mAh power bank will charge multiple devices simultaneously. As a rule of thumb, buy the biggest that your budget will allow.
GaN charger
Want fast juice? GaN chargers are not just fast (expect a phone to charge in a third of the time it usually takes), they’re energy-efficient too, helping keep the power bills low.
Headphones or earbuds
Choosing headphones or earbuds comes down to personal preference, but there are some key features you want to look out for. Firstly, whether you’re studying on campus, traveling to it, or trying to work in a share house, active noise canceling (ANC) is an absolute must for blocking out unwanted noise.
Long battery life, as is water protection from the elements, is a non-negotiable. And, finally, don’t compromise on sound quality. If you love your music, you’ll want the best sound quality representation that your budget will stretch to.
Mesh network
Good connectivity is a must wherever you reside, so investing in a mesh network for ultimate coverage is a wise move. Plus, you can share expenses with your flatmates! Eero offer an affordable entry point here with Wi-Fi 6 single or triple set packing a heap of bandwidth for study, streaming, and gaming.
For the record
Nothing displays your love of music more than records. Having a collection opens the door to conversation, social interaction, and sonic discovery.
For a cost-effective solution that doesn’t sacrifice sound quality, look for a combo like the Marley One Love turntable paired with a Marley Get Together 2 portable Bluetooth speaker. Built with sustainable materials in mind, the portability of a Bluetooth speaker makes it an ideal choice for living areas where space is at a premium.
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