Apr 18, 2016 06:52 AM EDT By Loiuse Malfoy, UniversityHerald Reporter

Living in the age of the Internet and advanced technology, students these days have to face the fact that gadgets are a part of their lifestyle. These things are no longer just wants to look cool, but these are actually necessities to keep up with their everyday demands as modern day students.

Back in the days when students do not use computers, the only things they need are pens and papers. But let's face it, those things are way too obsolete and can't exactly contribute to a student's productivity. Unless of course they prefer to do it old school, then we could respect their preferences.

Nevertheless, we would still advise to use these three must-have gadgets for students to help increase productivity. Get ready to save up if you don't have any of these yet:

1. Laptop: In an article published by The Independent, they said that an Apple laptop is among what students needs in order to stay productive. But whether it is a Mac, a Windows or a Linux; we would advise that you get a laptop because that is what you will use most of the time for research and many paper works.

2. Smartphone: The Examiner recommended any type of smartphone to increase a student's productivity. There are apps that would help you be reminded of your next exams and you can schedule when to review and create an alarm for it as well. This would also help you get connected with your classmates, group mates and professors.

3. Noise Cancelling Headphones: This would help you focus while you're studying and would be able to finish a lot if you are not hearing the noise out there. You can grab some binaural sounds and put yourself in trance to focus on whatever it is that you are studying.

All these gadgets are available online. What is your favorite must-have when it comes to gadgets? Share it with us using the comments below. 

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