We here in Pitt IT have a special place in our hearts for tech gadget gifts. Everyone thinks laptops, gaming systems, and headphones when they think about tech items. But we tracked down six tech gadgets at a variety of prices that are a lot more fun for everyone on your list, regardless of tech skill.

Hundreds of writing assignments, presentations, data sheets, and images to keep track of. Countless classmates and colleagues to communicate with. Not enough storage on your computer and your Google account is rapidly filling up. Now that we’re settled into the fall semester, these worries may sound all too familiar.

Ensuring everyone in a group can share information, stay up to date, and coordinate their work is a challenge. Shared folders and documents can be a whole production, but many collaboration tools (like Teams and Project) can be overkill for a short-term project or regular team meetings.

Picture this: After hours of procrastination, you finally make your way to your desk and flip open your laptop, pepperoni pizza in hand. Then you hit a wall — the login screen. With your English paper due in the morning, your brain chooses this moment to have the memory of a goldfish. Your first attempt to log in is unsuccessful. No worries, you say with slight panic in your eyes.

You’re probably no stranger to those little pop-up windows telling you that software updates are available for your device or app. If you’re tempted to click “Remind me later”, you’re not alone.

Managing your academic demands can be a challenge. Unlike high school, you have much more control over which classes you take, how you organize your time, and when and where you do your work. That’s a lot of freedom … and can be a lot of stress. Pitt provides several apps and online services to help students manage their academics and get the most out of their classes.