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Belkin is growing their WeMo Product Line this spring with some exciting new things as well as having recently made some huge updates to their mobile phone app for their light switch. I have several WeMo products in my home and am looking forward to some of the new products. Come check it out!

Bring out your inner chef by finding the perfect cookware set!

How do you set up a dorm room when you've never set one up before? This detailed dorm room list will help you every step of the way.

April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. Besides flowers, May also brings with it a lot of great stuff to the shelves of Best Buy. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new for May.

The super powerful, high-speed Vitamix is like the Ferrari of the blender world. In fact, unlike other blenders whose power is measured in watts, the Vitamix motor is measured in horse-power, which means you can use it to blend almost anything you want without the risk of burning it out. But the Vitamix isn’t just a great for blending your morning smoothies. Here are some surprisingly helpful things they can do.

It’s the start of a new year and a new decade, but don't forget to prioritize self-care when making New Year’s resolutions.

CES is always an exciting time but this year's show promises to raise hopes for new technology. Will this be the year for a major leap in connected devices? Best Buy will have all the announcements and news right here.

Last November, I had an opportunity to review three different in-ear headphone models from Monster’s iSport line – Strive™, Intensity™, and Victory™. While each had their pros and cons, it was the iSport Victory™ that got my vote for the best of the bunch. In fact, since my review, the Victory™ earbuds have become just as much a staple to my workouts as my overpriced stretchy pants. But to throw a bit of a kink in things, I was just sent the latest in the iSport arsenal – the over-ear, wireless, and Bluetooth-enabled Freedom™ headphones. Would they take the place of my beloved Victory?

With so many two-income families at work each day, home security is important. It can even provide safety for families that are at home. Someone tried to break-in to my home while we were asleep, and fortunately I woke up in time and was able to scare him away. That was before I had a security system! A security system is an excellent deterrent as there are so many unprotected homes burglars generally won’t  risk a protected one. I particularly like camera systems because they not only deter thieves but also vandals who get some sick joy out of destroying property.   I already have a Q-See Surveillance System installed in my house, but recently got a chance to test out a couple of Lorex Wireless Security Surveillance Systems and see how they compare. In fairness, the 2 Lorex packages that I tested out were smaller configurations, but with the same primary function – cameras that can monitor and record activity. All three systems have some significant differences that are worth knowing about.