We've covered choosing a laptop or a netbook, but what software do you need to ensure a productive university experience? Here's some quick thoughts across the key categories.

So far in our Uni Success Guide we've covered PC choices for students, scoring cheap textbooks and planning your study regime -- all areas where technology can play a major role. But there was a single central core of advice that emerged when we asked readers for their tips on university success, around a much simpler and more timeless concept: asking how everything works and making sure you utilise all the resources that are available to you.

If you're in university (or went to university), you know that the worst part of writing a paper is trying to crank out a bibliography/works cited page at the very end when you're brain dead and running late for class. A group of ambitious young students at the University of Waterloo want to bring an end to that with Quick Cite.

iTunes U -- the section of the iTunes store which offers podcasts from universities -- is a useful resource for current and intending students alike, letting you catch up on course content or see how a different campus approaches the same topic. Just how much Australian content can you find there?

When we asked for your tips on surviving university life, commerce/law student Simon Smith responded with an extensive selection of real-world tips for studying successful. Here's his take on how to make the most of your time at university.

The beginning of the year traditionally sees students everywhere spending ludicrous amounts of money on textbooks. Here's some tried and tested strategies to help trim your textbook budget.

If you're looking for a hotel, chances are you'll go searching for reviews from other consumers before booking. My Lecturer applies the same logic to university, allowing you to rate subjects you've done and browse reviews left by other past students for courses you're considering.

There's pretty much no question that you'll want a portable computer for use at university, but should you go the cheap and cheerful netbook route or splurge on a powerhouse that will see you through your degree? Lifehacker student readers weigh up the alternatives.