A slow device can seriously slow down the homework process. (Photo: Getty) Many kids and teens rely on computers to complete their homework, as well as play games and in some cases, use social media.

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There was a time when computers were far too expensive to let mere students use them. In those days, we wrote fake programs for fictitious machines and checked them by hand. That wasn’t fun, but it ...

JUSTIN SYMINGTON THINKS ONE-TO-ONE computing works. But that wasn’t always the case. At first, having every child with a computer at his or her desk took some getting used to, but Symington, who ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — By Fourth of July, children are deep into summer break. However, a break from school doesn't mean parents can relax their vigilance on what their children are doing and who ...

As kids get older, having a designated study space can set the tone for a productive school year. Yet these days, kids don’t just need space for their textbooks and notes—they’ll also need room for ...

“I have to get my child a computer for her classes, as now all classes are going online. Which one should I go for? We want a decent notebook that will work well for a while…but do not want to spend ...

Sometimes hobbies grow to become much more than hobbies. Some children who are in the school play in fifth grade may decide to study drama in college. After college they may return to their ...

When the coronavirus pandemic hit this spring and distance learning took over, the importance of computers for students became clear. But not every student has the access or means to acquire a ...

Computer 4 Kids celebrated its new location in downtown Billings Tuesday by giving away more than 25 refurbished computers to kids who can’t afford them. “This will be exceedingly helpful,’’ said ...