Whether you’re living at home or moving out, setting up your study space is essential for bring productive and getting through your assignments. Obviously, a comfy chair and a table are the most important parts, but what else do you need?
A Printer
While printing in college sounds convenient, you will be thankful to have your own printer during deadlines. Think you’ll be able to do all your readings online? After a long day on the laptop, printing a reading and reading it on paper will give your eyes a much-needed break. If you’re not sure what printer to get, the HP DeskJet Plus 4130e All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer is a great option at an affordable price. It’s completely wireless and has built-in WiFi, so you don’t have to worry about messy cables, and you can print from your laptop, phone, or tablet. You’ll also get 9 months of HP Ink with HP+ so you never have to worry about doing a last-minute dash to get ink. It automatically detects when the ink is getting low and arranges a delivery of new ink to your door.
An External Hard Drive
You can never have enough backups. Even with your important college documents backed up to the cloud, a hard drive is great as an additional backup should your internet start acting up. The Seagate One Touch Portable Hard Drive has 2 TB of storage, so you’ll never run out of space. With this hard drive, you can set up a timed backup of your laptop so you know everything is safe – you can even back up stuff from your phone! It’s compatible with PC and Mac, so, no matter the device, you can easily save your files.
A Monitor
While getting a monitor may seem like an additional cost you don’t need, it’s something you should consider. If you’re sitting for long hours at your desk, bent over a laptop, both your neck and back will not be happy. A monitor puts your work at the right level so you’re not straining, and it gives you a bigger screen space to work with, ideal if you’re dealing with spreadsheets or deep into essay research. The Samsung C24F396 Full HD 24" Curved LED Monitor is slim, so it doesn’t take up much space, while its curved display minimises distractions in your peripheral vision. Simply connect your laptop to it using a HDMI cable and you’re good to go! If you like to play video games in your downtime, this is an excellent monitor for PC or console gaming.
A Smart Clock
A speaker, a clock and a light all in one, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is a nifty addition to any desk. In the mornings, it can be your alarm, gradually brightening up your room. You can tap it to snooze or ask Google to turn it off. You can set timers for your work so you can break up your study schedule. You can ask your Google Assistant questions or even set up routines like playing your favourite song after your alarm goes off.
A Smart Light
Create the ideal atmosphere for study and relaxation with the Philips Hue White & Colour Ambiance Bluetooth LED Bulb. Gone are the days of the big light being a harsh presence in the room, with these smart light bulbs you can choose from over 16 million colour to create the perfect mood for your room. They’re even dimmable so you can get the right level of light to suit the time of day. They’ll even pair with your Google Assistant so you can use voice commands to change your lights without getting up.
A Coffee Machine
If you can get through college without a substantial amount of caffeine, you’re one of the very few. If, on the other hand, you need a daily dose of coffee, the Dolce Gusto by De'Longhi Piccolo XS Manual EDG210B Coffee Machine is a great addition to your home. It will save you money on takeaway coffees and give you the motivation to power through your study. With over 50 types of pods available for this coffee machine, you’ll have plenty of choice from creamy lattes to a strong hit of espresso. It automatically switches off once your drink is made so you don’t waste any electricity.
