Here is another great list of back-to-school technology essentials for high school or college students. The Vancouver Sun’s top 10 list of techno-savvy gear includes:

1. Laptop computer - as low as $399. Back-to-school bundles often include extra software or price reductions.
2. Software - A good Office set, anti-virus (set to auto-update), locking cables, and a product such as Absolute’s Lojack
3. Printer - consider just black & white to save on ink costs
4. Communications - cell phone, Skype account
5. Music & Entertainment - iPod with speakers
6. Memory Drives - flash drives.
7. Backpacks - suited for laptops
8. Camera - to capture memories of a once-in-a-lifetime school experience
9. Flat-Panel Monitor - can double as a tv
10. Extras - wireless mouse, keyboard

All of this technology should come with security education. It is important to teach teens about Internet Safety, about protecting personally identifiable information, and preventing laptop theft.

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