Starting School Requires Up-to-Date Equipment

As the school year begins, it's wise to take a quick look at a student's toolkit, whether it's a first grader starting elementary school or a young adult in higher education. Euronics Finland's category manager Janne Mäkinen guides smart choices along the information highway and provides an overview of essential products.

Ensure Safety on the Way to School and During Leisure Time

At what age should a child get their first smartphone? However, an independent journey to school requires some means of communication if problems arise. "There is no straightforward answer to this, but there are more options than parents might expect," says Janne Mäkinen. "The children's Xplora watch phone is a smart solution for young schoolchildren, allowing them to reach parents just like with a phone, without disturbing the school day.

The immensely popular Xplora also allows for setting safety zones, so parents receive notifications on their phones if the child strays too far during their adventures," he continues. The watch phone can also make calls to pre-set numbers. The impact- and water-resistant watch phone is favored by children due to its ease of use!

Unlike with a smartphone, a watch phone ensures the child cannot accidentally access inappropriate content, while still being reachable by parents, and thanks to location data, parents know exactly where their child is throughout the day.

 

XPLORA Watch Phone

Study Effectively Anywhere

Students should choose a compact-sized computer, ideally a 14" laptop, which fits easily in a backpack. Battery life should be a priority as charging opportunities, especially in public transport, are very limited. As devices have shrunk, they often come with a limited number of connection ports for peripherals. Mäkinen advises purchasing a quality USB adapter, allowing the connection of a mouse and a larger external monitor for better working ergonomics.

For prolonged work, the most popular screen size is 24", though a larger screen further reduces eye strain. Sitting also stresses the body, so the choice of work chair plays a crucial role as independent studying increases. "Gaming chairs are designed for long gaming sessions, so their ergonomics are unparalleled," says category manager Mäkinen.

Inadequate Cybersecurity Can Hinder Studies

"Laptops must have up-to-date security, especially when used on public networks like educational institutions and library wifi networks," Mäkinen states. "And it’s not just about computers; attention should also be paid to the security of phones and tablets, especially when working outside the home," he continues.

F-Secure's product range includes package solutions for various devices that protect not only your internet connection and data but also your identity.

 

 

 

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