Running is often a test of human will. Richard Tucker learned that on a recent 18-mile run as he trained for the Eugene Marathon in Eugene, Oregon.
“One thing I underestimated was how mentally draining this is,” he said.
This is Richard’s first race, a bucket list item he’s determined to cross off. As race season starts, thousands of others will do the same.
To overcome mental blocks on long runs, Richard, a Best Buy Blue Shirt, turned to technology to help him cross the finish line.
Best Buy customers love upgrading their electronics and appliances to keep up with the latest technology. But that also means getting rid of 
the old stuff.
California-based Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) has been one of Best Buy’s trusted recycling partners for nearly a decade. It handles millions of old products our customers bring in. We sat down with ERI Executive Chairman John Shegerian to get his thoughts on a service industry that didn’t exist just 15 years ago.
John Dahlquist has been with Geek Squad longer than Geek Squad has been with Best Buy.
He first joined the tech-support task force 21 years ago, and he’s been an Agent ever since. He even has a special badge to prove it.
Agent Dahlquist is one of the nearly 60 Geek Squad Agents around the country receiving newly redesigned badges this week. The Agents all have been with the company continuously since at least 2004, when Best Buy rolled out Geek Squad across the U.S.
Growing up, Kyle Martin was always close to his big brother Kris. But today, they share more than just a last name and some DNA: They share a job title.
Kris and Kyle are general managers at stores in Texas, Kris in Round Rock (outside of Austin) and Kyle in West San Antonio.
Both brothers started at Store 201 in San Antonio while in high school. Kris started on his 17th birthday in 2004 at the recommendation of a close friend, working as a media associate back when CDs and DVDs took up the largest footprint in the store.
Almost three years of careful planning and outreach paid off this week as 160 students at an elementary school in Hawaii enjoyed their first interaction with a Geek Squad Academy (GSA).
Students got to program robots, write code and more with the help of Best Buy and Geek Squad volunteers.
“You could just feel the excitement and energy when the kids entered the room,” said James Pineda, a Geek Squad Agent at Best Buy’s Honolulu store who helped lead robotics classes.
Vacations and active outdoor sports are a natural pairing. If you’re itching to get off your beach towel this year to burn some calories instead of your skin, why not try an active outing such as hiking, mountain biking or stand-up paddle boarding? You’ll enjoy a healthy dose of fresh air, and all three activities can easily be done by beginners.
To help you get ready for your new adventures, we asked the outdoor gear and activity experts at REI for some helpful advice.
For Geek Squad Agent Marcos Puchols, Hurricane Maria started a whirlwind adventure that would lead him from Puerto Rico to Denver and back again.
In the early days after the storm, many Puerto Ricans found themselves without food, water or electricity. And, with Best Buy’s stores on the island damaged, Marcos wasn’t sure what his future held.
But that uncertainty quickly gave way to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With help from Best Buy, Marcos temporarily relocated to Denver, where he and his wife, Kathy, were able to work and maintain some sense of normalcy.
Spring break’s a time when students and adults alike abandon home base to explore new sites and snap Instagram-worthy selfies. But letting your hair down sometimes means letting your guard down, leaving your tech vulnerable to digital attacks, theft and damage.
Here are some of the other ways to keep your tech safe (and have your tech keep you safe) this spring break:
While you’re packing and prepping for the good times to come, it’s easy to forget about what you’re leaving behind.
What was once thought of as a niche pastime, PC gaming has come into its own, thanks in large part to the growing fan interest in professional competitive video gaming, or esports.
The numbers paint the picture, as industry experts say the global esports audience will reach 380 million this year. In 2016, the League of Legends world championship sold out the Staples Center in Los Angeles, with more than 30 million people viewing the event online.
As the hype surrounding professional video gaming continues to grow, especially in the United States, PC gaming manufacturer Alienware — with professional video gaming team Team Liquid — officially opened the doors on its own esports training facility in Los Angeles just last week to offer up some sophisticated support for PC gamers.
March 10 is Mario Day (MAR10 looks like the name Mario — get it?).
It’s just another great day for fans to celebrate our favorite animated plumber.
I am one of those fans of Nintendo’s mustachioed hero. Let me explain.
Mario holds a special place in my heart. During my childhood, I remember my typical weekend ritual: saddling up in my living room, sitting way too close to the television, blowing into the Super Mario World gaming cartridge (a technique that I later found does absolutely nothing at all), and switching on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
We hear a lot about protecting our credit card numbers and using safe passwords. But what about all the personal data that’s collected by your smartphone and apps?
“Data collection is all around us all the time now,” says Trevor Hughes, president and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. “Privacy is having control over it. That’s a much trickier thing to manage than safety and security.”
So what do we need to know about digital privacy in today’s world?
When most people vow, “to have and to hold, from this day forward,” they’re not usually talking about their Geek Squad badges.
But for a pair of newlywed Best Buy employees who are also Agents, the promise of forever applies to their shiny shields as well as their gleaming wedding bands.
“We both value this company and the work we have done over the years,” said Mona Gilbert, a market admin serving several Best Buy stores in Florida. “So, we thought it would be interesting to bring our Geek Squad badges to the wedding for photos, to remind us of the great memories and people we have met throughout our careers.”