A Geek Squad Agent offers advice to keep gadgets protected on campus.
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All you need is a little bit of time and a few common small appliances.
There’s so much to do to prepare for a new school year that it’s easy to neglect the crucial task of making sure technology is working properly and ready to go. We turned to Geek Squad Agents for advice.
With technology playing an increasingly important role in college students’ lives, keeping ahead of the curve is essential for any well-prepared student. That’s why Best Buy helped six college students start their school year off right.
Over the last month, Best Buy gave college students across the country a huge surprise as part of the #BESTCOLLEGE Challenge Contest. Six grand-prize winners, who were chosen based on college tips and advice they submitted online, were visited by a “dorm room on wheels” full of approximately $2,500 worth of the latest and greatest back-to-school products from Best Buy.
Classes are back in session at many U.S. colleges, but according to the National Retail Federation, almost 50 percent of students have completed only half of their Back to School shopping.
Even when all the items are checked off the list, there are bound to be things that got left off.
Don’t worry, Best Buy is here to help with a lineup of the top-10 things you might have forgotten:
1. Ink cartridges: By picking up a few ink cartridges, you’ll never have to stress about faded printing before handing in your papers.
This year, 30 percent of college students will live in a dorm or campus housing.
For many of them, especially freshmen, one of the most exciting aspects of heading to college is setting up their rooms. It’s easy to think about the basics, like sheets and towels, but don’t forget about must-have tech gadgets that will make their studies successful and their new home feel like … well … a home. From mini fridges to laptops, we’ve come up with the top-10 essentials for college students this year:
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Students can visit Bestbuy.com/bestcollegechallenge to enter by August 15
School is almost in session, and Best Buy is helping students across America have their best college experience ever.
Everyone knows having the right tech for back-to-school is crucial, and Best Buy has the answer. From exclusive deals on the hottest items to product recommendations to expert advice, Best Buy is here to help.
Not only can students find everything they need for back-to-school at Best Buy, they can now win a fully teched-out room in the #BESTCOLLEGE Challenge Contest.
Back to school. This time of year can break the bank for parents and students, especially those heading off to college for the first time. But you don’t have to spend money like it’s going out of style.
There are the obvious expenses – tuition, books and housing – and then there are tech tools like a laptop or tablet you need for class assignments. And don’t forget the gear that makes your dorm room the perfect study retreat.
These costs may seem like you’ll be eating ramen noodles forever, but don’t worry.