With schools ranging from grade schools to college campuses now starting the school year, it is time for students and parents to undergo the annual ritual of getting books and school supplies. Increasingly, hi-tech products such as laptop computers are part of that mix as homework assignments and class lectures and assignments are now done online.

Here is a guide to some of the essential tech many students will need for their studies, as well as some tech products that can make life much easier as students of all ages pursue their studies.