Erik and Kris discuss provide their "back to school" tech recommendations for the 2021 academic year. Listen for recommendations on laptops, tablets, computer accessories, essential apps, and some analog bonuses. This conversation included several digressions.
SHOW NOTES
Windows Laptops
*Dell XPS 13 (16 gigs ram)
*Microsoft surface laptop 4
*Also great: Framework - https://frame.work/products/laptop/configuration/edit
Mac Laptop
*Macbook Air M1 (might update soon)
Tablet
*iPad (might update soon)
*iPad Air (might update soon)
For Apple product life cycles check https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#ios
Keyboard
*Logitech K780
*Logitech Ergonomic K860
*Microsoft Sculpt ergonomic (not available through Microsoft store. They now sell 'Surface' economic keyboard and mouse)
Mice
*Logitech MX Vertical https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/products/mice/mx-vertical-ergonomic-mouse.910-005447.html / MX Master / Logitech Triathlon
*Evoluent (for uber ergos out there)
Software
*Password Manager: 1Password, LastPass, BitWarden (open source)
Desk lamp
*Taotronics LED Desk Lamp 38
*IKEA Forså
Water Bottle
*Hydro Flask
Backpack
*Tumbuk2 authority Laptop bag
Notebooks (analog alert!)
*Field Notes
Charging accessories and cables
*Check out Anker (PowerPort Series with USB A and C, cables, etc.)
Recommended Software
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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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