Technology

By Brynn Albrecht Technology

10 Jun: 4 products to make your apartment more sustainable

Living in a small space like an apartment or a tiny house is a great step toward living sustainably.

Deciding which products you use at home and how you furnish your space can also help reduce your carbon footprint.

Whether it’s cutting down your food waste or reducing your energy usage, here are a few eco-friendly products that are great for small spaces.

Vitamix FoodCycler

Turn food scraps into fertilizer.

If you’re looking for a way to utilize your food scraps, instead of tossing them in the garbage, FoodCycler is a great solution.

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By Suzanne Hilker Sustainability Technology

09 Jun: How to create a techy, eco-friendly backyard

As we enter summer, we’ll all be spending more time outside. That makes this the perfect time to create an outdoor oasis in your backyard.

Technology can enhance your outdoor space where you’ll want to relax with your friends and family all summer long. And you can do it in a way that is good for the environment, too.

“Backyards have become an extension of the home,” said Javier Davila, a Best Buy Home Expert from Laredo, Texas. “When I create a solution for a customer, it’s vital to think of the experience of outdoor entertaining.”

By Brynn Albrecht Technology

09 Jun: The ultimate guide to rebates at Best Buy

For years, Best Buy has partnered with utility companies across the country to provide rebates to our customers. With the help of the Best Buy rebate finder and the ENERGY STAR® mark, we aim to help our customers save money, use less energy and live more sustainably.

Why do utilities offer rebates?

Utility companies want their customers to use less energy. Many states have sustainability goals and require utilities to offer energy-saving programs to their customers. Reduced energy usage is also good for utility companies because the less energy people use, the fewer power plants utilities need to build (which is costly).

By Emily Gaylord Technology

28 May: Teens showcase Pride through partnership between PopSockets, Best Buy

Four teens from Best Buy’s Teen Tech Centers across the country recently had the opportunity to express themselves and support the LGBTQIA+ community by designing their own PopSockets PopGrips.

The teens participated in a program in partnership between Best Buy Teen Tech Centers and PopSockets to design smartphone grips that will be sold online at BestBuy.com beginning in June as part of our celebration of Pride month.

The teens were commissioned and compensated through PopSockets’ standard procedures for freelance designers and had the chance to follow along in the process to see their design evolve from an idea to a product sold by Best Buy.

By Best Buy Technology

20 May: Best Buy Health introduces Lively Smart smartphone for the active aging community

Best Buy Health today introduced Lively Smart, its simplest smartphone yet. It’s designed to make it easier than ever for older adults to access the phone features they care most about, including one-touch access to Lively Health and Safety Services.

Lively Smart’s large 6.2-inch screen is designed for ease of use from the moment it’s turned on, helping users feel safe, healthy and connected to loved ones. The home screen features large, legible text and organizes key features into a single list, including the ability to get help in urgent and non-urgent situations, video chat, take photos and get directions.

By Best Buy Technology

03 May: 5 Tips For A Safe, Secure Password

Internet safety is a concern for everyone, and the first line of defense is a secure password.

Updating all your various passwords can be tedious, but it’s so important for keeping your devices and online information safe. Once a cybercriminal has your password, they might be able to access your bank account or other personal information.

“Changing your password is important because it prevents unauthorized people from having access to your data,” Geek Squad Agent Ericka Jones said. “Online scams and data breaches are happening every day, so updating your password frequently will help keep you and your information safe.”

By Best Buy Technology

03 May: 5 Mother’s Day Gifts Your Mom Will Actually Love

Moms are so great there’s a whole day to celebrate them. But what do you give someone who literally gave you the gift of life?

Thankfully, Best Buy’s here to help. We’ve come up with a whole list of gift ideas for moms that are sure to make you her favorite child. Whatever your mom’s interests are, there’s something on our gift list that she’ll love.

Here are a few of our top recommendations.

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug – Give your mom the gift of hot coffee this Mother’s Day.

By Best Buy Technology

30 Mar: For World Backup Day, 5 Tips to Protect Your Data

Whether it’s important documents, a college paper or your cherished family photos, it’s a sickening feeling when your data disappears, and you can’t figure out how to recover it.

That’s why it’s so important to back up your data in case your computer gets lost or stolen or the hard drive crashes. From cloud storage services to external hard drives, there are lots of options for how to make sure all your files are secure.

“It’s a lot easier to take the steps to prevent losing your data than it is to recover it after something happens,” said Frankie Kandaya, a Geek Squad Agent in Charlotte, North Carolina.

By Suzanne Hilker Sustainability Technology

21 Mar: Sustainable Tech To Help You Go Green This Earth Month

April is Earth Month, and many of us are paying a little closer attention to our impact on the environment.

Best Buy assorts a wide variety of products that can help you live more sustainably. That means tech that helps you save energy, use less water and reduce waste.

Living more sustainably doesn’t have to mean changing your entire lifestyle. Just a few small adjustments can make a big difference.

Here are some examples of products that can help you do that.

By Best Buy Technology

15 Mar: Tips for Spring Cleaning and Organizing Your Tech

Spring has sprung, and the dust has settled (literally). Now’s the perfect time to grab your mop and vacuum for spring cleaning, but have you considered cleaning your tech, too?

As many of us are spending more time at home, we’re also using our tech devices more than ever, so it’s especially important to keep those devices clean, both internally and externally.

Here are some tips from our Best Buy experts on how to add tech to your spring cleaning to-do list.

By Best Buy Technology

04 Mar: Avoid These Mistakes When Buying a New TV

Buying a new TV is an exciting process, but with so many options out there, finding the perfect one for your space can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Your TV is an investment and an integral part of your room, so it’s not a purchase you want to take lightly. Our TV buying guide is a great tool to help you learn everything you need to know about the latest technology out there.

But it’s equally important to know what not to do.

By Best Buy Technology

03 Mar: Best Buy Health offers Lively Health & Safety Services on Apple Watch for first time

Best Buy Health is helping to make it easier for older adults to stay safe, healthy and connected by offering a full array of health and safety services available on Apple Watch.

At home or on the go, Apple Watch users with the Lively app can get assistance from highly trained Lively Urgent Response Agents to get help in emergency and non-emergency situations. Agents can assist with everything from medical emergencies to sending help if a user has car trouble.

Plus, with the Live Agent Assist feature (coming soon), when Apple Watch detects a hard fall, Lively Agents will provide an extra layer of protection by calling users to make sure they’re OK and contacting family members if needed. Best

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