How-To Geek's Back-to-School Tech Gift Guide for 2021

Did You Know?: The eulachon, a fish found in the Pacific Northwest, is a slender but very fatty fish known as the “candlefish” due to the way indigenous people would dry the fish and then burn them as a candle-like source of light. [Read in Browser]( [How-To Geek]() July 27, 2021 Did You Know? The eulachon, a fish found in the Pacific Northwest, is a slender but very fatty fish known as the “candlefish” due to the way indigenous people would dry the fish and then burn them as a candle-like source of light. 👩‍🎓 Grab The Best Gifts For Your Student This Year School will be back in session soon! Make sure your high school or college student is prepared for the new year with gifts that will help them succeed and relax. If you’re not sure what to pick up, our [Back to School Gift Guide]( will set you in the right direction. Whether it’s a nice pair of headphones or a new laptop, there’s something in here that is sure to please. 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