Column: Last-minute back-to-school tech with a dose of reality

The Haier Chromebook 11, a $149 laptop running on Google’s Chrome operating system, is an example of an inexpensive Chromebook laptop, which runs web applications and uses online storage. Credit: Associated Press / Google

Hey, did you know school is starting soon? As it the custom, I put together a back-to-school tech guide, which ran Tuesday in the American-Statesman and which is also on MyStatesman.com. This year's is focused on essentials and there's even a section where I tell you what NOT to buy for the student in your life.

Here’s an excerpt:

You can read the rest of the column here.

About the Author

Omar L. Gallaga

July Fourth fireworks shows to boom, sizzle, pop across metro Atlanta skies

Your guide to Independence Day fireworks displays across metro Atlanta. Parades, concerts, kids activities and more will lead up to the pyrotechnics.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

From Fernbank’s new after-hours series to Sneaker Con and a Western-themed party, here are 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend.

Make the most of Atlanta, one of the best staycation cities

If you haven't planned a summer getaway yet, try rediscovering what makes where you live so special - it's called a staycation.

The Latest

Credit: BHFM

Where can I find it: quarts of half-sour pickles, tie donation

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

July Fourth fireworks shows to boom, sizzle, pop across metro Atlanta skies

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.