Between classes, home assignments, study sessions with classmates, and, for some, work, students have a lot going on. Being able to work on essays on the go without major inconveniences is important.

My job involves writing articles, editing images, web browsing, communicating with colleagues, and occasionally video editing. For my workload, I use a 14-inch MacBook Pro. It handles everything ...

While moderate use of computer devices can have academic benefits, especially when they are used at home, intensive use is often correlated with diminishing performance, writes Michael R. Bloomberg.