Introducing Engadget's Back to School 2022 Gift Guide!

It may be too early to think about the upcoming school year, but it can't hurt to start planning. We don't want to deprive you of the myriad beach days and barbecues you've planned for the rest of the season - we just want to help you get ready for school as efficiently as possible, so you don't don't rush as we get closer to that return date.

Enter our annual back-to-school gift guide, where we pick out the best gadgets available to help you write those term papers, ace those exams, and study more efficiently. As always, we've got a slew of laptop recommendations for all types of students, including budding streamers who need a laptop suitable for both work and play. Plus, we've got lists of our favorite streaming gear, dorm essentials, and even free services that will come in handy for students. We've also collected the best student discounts we could find from all over the web, including Apple, Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft, and others.

In addition, this year we have taken a deeper dive into student productivity needs. If you've wanted to clean up your Google Drive files and folders but don't know where to start, we've got you covered. And if you've ever found yourself on the brink of abyss trying to edit (or even worse, sign) and PDF properly, one of our guides can help.

We know that back to school is not the highlight of the year for everyone. You may even feel more anxious this time than before, for various reasons. We hope our product recommendations, tutorials, and guides can ease some of that stress and help you live your best college life.

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