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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Louryn Strampe | 08.14.21 Maybe we sound like a broken record, but this is the ideal time of year to save on anything that could feasibly be deemed a "school supply." Laptops. Tablets. Bedding. This weekend, we found deals on everything but the bottom-shelf blue raspberry vodka. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. 🌞 Weekend deals: discounted laptops, cheap smart displays, and more. Outfit your office with a gadget or two on the cheap. Many of the picks highlighted in our roundup are WIRED staff favorites. Is your remote work or school setup already complete? We also found price drops on personal care gear. 📝 Back-to-school deals: cheap headphones, backpacks, planners, and dorm necessities. Pick up a new power bank, an affordable Instant Pot, or a weighted blanket to squish away the Sunday scaries. We gathered more than 20 discounts perfect for the start of the semester. 🍎 If Apple makes it, it's probably on sale. Whether you're hunting for a MacBook, an iPad, or an Apple Watch, there are tons of good deals on Apple devices this weekend. ⚖️ Save $100 on the most balanced iPad. When it comes to the sweet spot between power and price, the 2020 iPad Air is your best bet. That's especially true with this discount, which matches the lowest we've seen. Here's our full review. 🧑‍🏫 We have fresh buying advice for the start of the school year. It can be hard to decide which product meets your needs (and budget). Relax—we're professionals. Check our recently published guides for recommendations and tips on the best laptops for college students, Chromebooks, MacBooks, and dorm gear. 🐭 Newsletter exclusive: This wireless Logitech gaming mouse is cheaper than ever. The Logitech G Pro is one of the best options out there for gamers that prefer no cords. It's nearly $40 off at Amazon right now. (I, Louryn, own and love this mouse, and I don't even have the sweet optional charging mousepad.) 📚 Free advice: Here's how to get free Kindle books with your library card. That little piece of plastic comes with some digital perks, and you don't even need an e-reader to take advantage of them.   The 17 Best Weekend Deals on Laptops and Smart Home Gadgets Make your home a little more capable and comfortable with these discounts. The 24 Best Back-to-School Deals on Laptops and Dorm Gear Need a new computer or just a soothing weighted blanket for the new school year? We found deals on some of our favorites. iPads, MacBooks, and More Apple Gadgets Are on Sale Right Now The iPhone is still just as expensive, but there are discounts on tablets, the Apple Watch, and other accessories. 22 Dorm-Friendly Picks for Heading Back to College Deck out your living space and make chemistry class a cinch with our favorite gear. The Best Laptops and Tablets for College Students Whatever your higher-ed goals, these campus-ready computers will help you crush them. GET WIRED Stare the future right in the eye. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now. The Best Chromebooks for Every Budget All-in on Google services? Then check out our favorite Chrome OS laptops and 2-in-1 tablets for school, work, or home. Which MacBook Is Best for You? Apple's laptops are expensive, and you'll have to make some hard choices to pick the right one. Let us help. How to Get Free Kindle Books With Your Library Card All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good e-reader to dive into your next page-turner. How to Make Remote Learning Work for Your Children If you're preparing for yet another round of homeschooling, we've identified a few ways to make this school year suck just a little bit less.       When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.