The Ultimate Student House Tech Checklist for College 2026

Your most-important piece of tech for college is your laptop. What model you require is going to depend on the requirements set by your college course. Some degrees require the use of specialised software which may need specific graphics abilities or additional processing capabilities. This is particualrly important for architechture, video editing, and more.

This Asus Vivibook is perfect for students who will be using their laptop to stream content, stay connected and complete assignments. It is lightweight making it perfect for commuting and has a 180° lay-flat hinge. It has fast-charging supported, so you can charge to 60% in just 49 minutes. Perfect for long college days.  The large 15.6" screen makes it great for collaborating in class, watching your favourite shows after a long study session, reviewing assignments and attending online lectures. 

A printer always features on our checklist for college. Whether you need to print off an assignment last minute, print off articles for a class or your study notes, having a printer in the house can save a lot of stress and trips to the library or print shop. There are plenty of affordable options, including this Canon pixma. 

With this model, you can cannect using the Canon PRINT app, which is compatible with Apple and Android. You can easily print from your smartphone or laptop. It is compact and doesn't require rear access so you can keep it on most shelves and desks. 

Takeaways and buying your lunches can quickly add up during the school year. Our checklist for college looks to help you to reduce your spending by managing your food bills. A microwave is a must-have for convience and food budgets. 

Batching cooking saves time and money during the school week. Making large meals on a Sunday evening means you have extra time in your weekday evenings for work, study or taking it easy. You can freeze portions so you never get caught out. Meal prepping also helps to reduce food wastage. So you make sure that your food budget is really efficient and you can save your money to treat yourself!

This Samsung microwave has an impressive 23L capacity, so it is perfect for defrosting larger portions. It even has a handy deodorisation function, in case anyone slips in a fish dish! 

Long study nights, days of lectures and having fun with your friends. College days can be long and tiring. If you are a coffee fan, than a coffee machine is a must for your checklist for college in 2026. Takeaway coffees are expensive. Four takeaway coffees per week can easily set you back €15. 

Investing in a coffee machine will save you time in the morning, help you budget your money and is better for the enviroment. If you don't get home during the day and need another caffeine hit, ask in your local coffee shop if they offer discounts for providing your own cup. This can saves you a bit of money and stop extra coffee cups ending up in landfill. 

Check out our blog on the best coffee machines for college in 2026. 

The TP LInk range is perfect for busy homes. Kill any Wi-Fi dead spots with this Wi-Fi range extender. When you are trying to study or work in a busy house, sometimes a quiet space is a premium. Don't let Wi-Fi dead zones limit your usable space. A range extender is an afforable way of making the most of your living spaces for work and study. 

Drop into one of our stores and chat to our friendly staff about which TP Link device would be the best for your setup.