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Know your kit before you buy
Which hub your laptop needs, how many watts a charger should be, which sleeve fits, how to set up a desk that is kind to your back, with keyboards, mice, webcams and more, in plain words, with the ranges in the shop for each.
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GuidesThe laptop kit list for studentsThe few things a student laptop needs: carrying it safely, charging around campus and in halls, working well in the library, and keeping it going on a budget.
GuidesGaming on a laptop: the mice, keyboards, controllers and cooling that help
GuidesAccessories for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
GuidesWi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters: when a laptop needs one
GuidesFaster storage: SSD enclosures explained
GuidesHow to clean a laptop safely
GuidesPrivacy and protection: filters, screen protectors, skins and locks
GuidesPortable monitors and screen extenders
GuidesMicrophones and headsets for calls and recording
GuidesWebcams for video calls: picture, light and sound
GuidesHow to keep a laptop cool
GuidesErgonomic mice and keyboards: what they are for and who they suit
GuidesHow to choose a keyboard for your laptop
GuidesHow to choose a wireless mouse
GuidesCharging a laptop on the move: power banks and car chargers
GuidesLaptop chargers explained: watts, USB-C charging and UK plugs
GuidesHow to connect a laptop to a monitor or TV
GuidesUSB-C explained: ports, cables, power and videoGuidesHow to choose a USB-C hub or docking station
GuidesSetting up a laptop desk that is kind to your back
GuidesHow to choose a laptop stand
GuidesLaptop backpacks, messenger bags and briefcases compared
GuidesLaptop sleeve sizes: how to measure your laptop
GuidesHow to choose a laptop sleeve or bag: the UK buying guide