Lost or stolen laptop. Cracked smartphone screen. Computer crash in the middle of a term paper. We’ve all heard the horror stories, experienced the moments of panic and faced the consequences.
What’s the best way to prevent these tech tragedies? Be prepared. To help you with that, Geek Squad shares the top six tech problems our clients experience and tips for preventing them from happening in the first place.
1. Make recovery media as soon as you purchase your new computer.
It’s nearly time to start dancing.
With the 2015 NCAA men’s basketball tournament just days ahead, Best Buy helps you enjoy the games whether you’re on the couch, at your local watering hole, at work or school or on the go. In fact, our own research confirmed that more than 20 percent of all March Madness fans intend to watch the tournament from multiple screens this year.
Check out the following can’t-fail game plan, and start by finding out how to make your TV a Smart TV with a this quick video.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and this year Americans will spend more on gifts than ever before — $19 billion, claims the National Retail Federation.
And no shocker here: men will spend nearly twice as much on gifts as women – close to $200 on average.
So gentlemen, don’t settle on flowers and chocolates from the closest drug store. Best Buy has a great selection of classy, cupid-inspired gifts to choose instead.
Designer Inspired Accessories
Make your fashionista feel special with an exclusive Isaac Mizrahi tablet or phone case from this popular designer’s brand new Valentine’s Day collection.
For many of us, the polar vortex is back. Not a fan of the frigid temps? You’re not alone – chances are your tech gear feels the same way.
Drastic changes in temperature – as you switch between indoors and outdoors – can do some damage to screens and other parts of your gadgets. Be proactive and keep your gear safe and happy this winter with these tips from Geek Squad:
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Your phone, tablet and laptop are about to get a lot more stylish with accessories created by celebrated fashion designers Nanette Lepore, Anna Sui and Isaac Mizrahi New York – coming exclusively to Best Buy stores Sunday, Oct. 5. You can pre-order a selection of these trendy new tech accessories now at BestBuy.com.
Each designer’s collection includes smartphone, tablet and laptop cases with styles and designs available only at Best Buy.
This is not Best Buy’s first trip down the runway.
One of the last things you want to worry about now that you’re back at school is an accident with your new tech gear.
Stats say five out of six students say that they’ve lost or broken their phone, and three in five tablet owners suffer from mishaps like keyboard spills, dropping their tablet or damaging the screen.
Whether it’s dropping your device, someone accessing your information on a Wi-Fi network, or catching a computer virus, there are ways to avoid these Back to School blues.
With Apple’s new phones coming, along with Samsung’s Note 4 and Note Edge, you may be thinking about upgrading.
What you may not know is things have changed with carrier plans too, giving you more options.
In the old days (about six months ago), a two-year contract was the gold standard. Now new carrier monthly installment billing options without contracts are gaining popularity with consumers, especially those with family plans.
Here’s what’s so appealing about this new option:
1. Pay $0 down
Well-qualified customers can leave the store with a new Apple iPhone or Samsung Note for $0.
Give your smartphone, tablet and laptop a makeover – after all, it is Fashion Week in New York – as a new collection of exclusive tech accessories from top fashion designers and brands begins to arrive at Best Buy.
Starting Sunday, Sept. 7, kate spade new york smartphone, tablet and laptop cases, as well as portable power packs, will be available at select Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores and on BestBuy.com. It’s the first in a series of Best Buy fashion designer partnerships to be announced in coming weeks.