Must-Have software for students and teachers
Quick Look: Must-Have Software for Students and Teachers
The new school year brings new opportunities and challenges. We're here to help you kickstart your year with must-have software:
- Microsoft 365 including OneDrive cloud storage
- Acronis True Image proper backup software for PC and mobile
- Office 2024 Office software with no subscription
- Jottacloud unlimited and encrypted cloud storage
- Antivirus with student discount advanced protection for your laptop and mobile
In the article, we recommend more software and explain why you need it as a student:
The start of a new school year offers a fresh start, full of new opportunities and challenges. Whether you're a student prepping for the year ahead or a teacher ready to share knowledge, we're here to help you get off to a flying start!
A flying start, of course, means having the right software on your laptop. Often, you can get student discounts on software – even if you're a teacher. Make sure to ask for that student discount before you buy!
Use backup software, even as a student!
A drink spills on your laptop, a virus wipes everything, or maybe your laptop gets stolen; it can happen, and you could lose everything.
Making a good backup isn't hard; set it up once, and it goes automatically after that. Don't forget to back up your mobile phones too! Students often use their phones as much as their laptops, and there's loads of valuable data like schedules, contacts, WhatsApp messages, and photos on their smartphones.
With Microsoft 365, you can store your files for free in OneDrive, but it's not a complete backup. Your smartphone isn't included, and files aren't protected against viruses with OneDrive. If you want real backup software to quickly get back on track, check out Acronis True Image. With Acronis, you can back up not just laptops and PCs but also mobile devices.
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for Students
The must-have software for every student: Microsoft Word for word processing, PowerPoint for presentations, and Excel for essential calculations. There's no special student discount available for Microsoft Office, but you can choose Microsoft 365 Family. The Family version of Microsoft 365 is bought for the whole family (even valid for students living in halls), which can save you a lot on yearly costs.
Not keen on yearly costs for your student Microsoft Office licence? Then buy Office 2024 as a one-time purchase.
Files at your fingertips with OneDrive or JottaCloud
Always have your files on the go; sort it with OneDrive or with JottaCloud. Jotta offers unlimited storage for all your devices without a storage limit (ok, ok, the speed drops a bit if you hit 5000 GB ☺). Already got Microsoft 365? Then use OneDrive to store your files and always have them at your fingertips. It's included free with your subscription.
Antivirus Software with Student Discount
It seems obvious, but it's often forgotten. This, while there's often student discount on antivirus software available. Preferably choose software with a VPN (or pick NordVPN with student discount) so you can bypass all the restrictions of the school network and work the way you want to.
Got questions on how you can rock the new school year as a student?
Feel free to send us a message; our customer service team is available 7 days a week. Oh, and one last tip: whether you're working on a Windows laptop, Chromebook, or MacBook, make sure you're sorted! The above products are often suitable for all devices.
