Back-to-school tech guide

Shocking, but true. It's just about time to start packing up the kids to send them off to school. Of course, the list of recommended school supplies today is way more advanced -- and way more interesting -- than it was when you went to school. Whether you're shopping for a student or are looking to update your own tech lineup, our back-to-school guide will show you something worth your time and money.

More back-to-school resources

• Prepare a used Mac for use

  

  While formatting a used Mac is always best, you can set one up to be as new as possible without formatting. more

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• Best Android apps

  

  Great applications proliferate on Google's Android platform, and our Android Starter Kit is merely a sampling of the best software plucked from the Android Market. more

• Best apps for Mac

  

  Out of the box, your Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started on stuff like organizing your images, creating a music library, and making movies. But it doesn't come with everything. more

• Best apps for Windows

  

  Out of the box, your Windows PC is loaded with cool apps to get you started on stuff like uploading and organizing your digital images, creating a music library, making your own movies, and surfing the Web. But it doesn't come with everything. Here you'll find our favorite free apps for Windows. more