2020’s Back-to-School and College season is going to be quite novel – with many students and parents opting to remain home and access distance learning. David Gregg – The Executive Editor of Consumer Product Newsgroup partnered with leading manufacturers to share his trustworthy classroom and home-based school product recommendations.
OtterBox Power Products
OtterBox’s Power Banks give our tech devices a BIG JOLT of POWER! Delivering 5,000 to 20,000 mAh of juice to power through late-night study sessions! The 20,000 mAh Power Bank offers up to 53 extra hours of battery for a smartphone and 32 hours for a small tablet! They’re ultra-rugged, stylishly sleek and provide charges over 3 1/2 times faster than standard options. OtterBox’s new power portfolio also includes fast-charge kits for the car and home, along with premium cables and wireless chargers!
PRICE:
Power Banks 10,000 mAh – $35
Home Charging Kits – $35
Car Charging Kits – $35 
WEB: OtterBox.com
Avast Ultimate
I like to refer to Avast’s Ultimate Bundle as an Awesome Cybersecurity Tri-Fecta! This bundle includes advanced anti-virus software for computers and mobile devices to block ALL cyber threats like ransomware and Wi-Fi network vulnerabilities. You’ll also receive Avast’s SecureLine – a virtual private network – to keep ALL of your online activity completely private. The bundle is rounded out with Avast’s Cleanup Premium to easily eliminate junk from your computer – or phone – so they run more efficiently. At just under $90 per year, you can’t afford NOT to install it in ALL of your devices!
PRICE: 1 PC – $7.49/month or $89.88 for the first year; 10 devices – $9.49/month or $113.88 for the first year
My Passport Drive from WD
WD’s THE trusted name in secure storage! That’s why their My Passport drive is a MUST for students! Its slim form factor comes in a range of vibrant colors and storage capacities – up to a WHOPPING 5 TB of space – to store and organize everything from school work to photos and videos. It’ll also import content from popular social media and cloud storage services to back up your online social life. With WD Backup software, password protection, AND 3-year limited warranty, coupled with a starting price of only $60, THIS drive makes external storage affordable for EVERYONE!
PRICE: Starting at $59.99 for 1TB
WEB: wd.com
ARRIS SURFboard mAX Pro Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
If your home doesn’t have an ARRIS SURFboard mAX Pro Mesh Wi-Fi 6 system everyone will be “WI-FIGHTING” for internet access! It’s the ultimate because it pushes your Wi-Fi to the MAX by delivering up to 400% more range and faster speeds using four antennas on each of its three bands, making it ideal for eLearning and streaming! Offering systems with Wi-Fi coverage up to 6,000 square feet, along with easy and secure set up using the SURFboard Central app, makes THIS device a digital lifesaver!
PRICE: $649.99 (2-pack)
Michelin CrossClimate 2
From helicopter moms to young drivers, every vehicle should be safe to drive in any weather condition! Michelin’s new CrossClimate 2 has earned top scores for safety, longevity, and performance because they provide an unmatched combination of capability in rain, dry handling, AND snow with safe stops in wet conditions and a 60,000-mile warranty! The CrossClimate 2’s innovative directional tread pattern works together with the tire’s compound to deliver do it all capability. Regardless of your location or weather, this tire literally has your back.
WEB: www.michelinman.com
