The holidays are coming soon and while it’s definitely a time to be merry and jolly, it also means it’s time to shop for friends and family.
If you know someone who’s a complete Computer geek – or if you’re one yourself – get your credit card out for our guide to the top gifts for computer geeks!
Gunnar Technology Eyewear (Price starts @ $79.99)
Computer geeks spend most of their day in front of a computer, which means eye fatigue, eyestrain and the occasional headache as a result of staring at the screen for too long. Instead of getting him or her a new pair of glasses, why not get them a sweet pair ofGunnar glassesthis time around?
These glasses were developed and designed to help reduce the amount of stress the eyes take from prolonged viewing of computer screens. They come in many different frame designs, as well as lenses, to cater to a wide variety of face shapes and eye protection purposes.
64 Bit iFixit Driver Kit (Price starts @ $34.95)
Most computer geeks would die before they let someone else fix their stuff. You can’t do anything about it, it’s just how they’re wired and that’s exactly what makes the64 Bit iFixit Driver Kitso perfect for them.
This kit will help open up anything from iPhones, to the CPU tower he just got from the junk shop and plans to salvage for extra parts.
As an added bonus, it’s available in a sleek wooden case, albeit for a slightly higher price.
Wooden Omega Headphone Stand (Price starts at $24.99)
A great pair of headphones just can’t be left lying on a messy desk. Not only does it look bad, but
it’s an accident waiting to happen. Help your computer geek take care of their phones, and look classy at the same time, by giving their cans a proper storage place.
The Omega headphone standis definitely one of the best gifts for computer geeks out there, sporting a handsome walnut finish that looks great and prevent damage to their expensive headsets.
Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution by Steven Levy (Price starts at $10.99)
A modern re-release of an old book,the 25th anniversary editionadds a few chapters on Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.
The book is a great read that features the history of the birth of the computers that we use today. It gives us a glimpse of a time when people actually had to break stuff and put them back together again to find something new.
This is a great gift for any computer geek who’s looking to learn about the history of their favorite hobby.
Razer Deathadder Elite (Price starts at $69.99)
The Deathadder Razer Eliteis an all-new Razer product that’s set to replace the Deathadder 2016,
which was already widely regarded as the best gaming mouse available in the market.
The gaming mouse is set to debut Razer’s all-new mouse switches. Developed in tandem with Omron, the new switches will help quiet down the mouse and give it a more solid feel.
As far as gifts for computer geeks go, you certainly can’t go wrong with this awesome gaming mouse.
Samsung T3 Portable SSD (Price starts @ $99.99)
This compact, portable SSD boasts a sleek metal body design and a USB Type-C port, making it both incredibly fast and future-proof.
Available with up to 2TB of storage, theSamsung T3is also shock-resistant and comes with a powerful encryption software, as well as password protection.
Computer geeks who're always on the go are sure to appreciate being given one of these babies.
DXRacer Gaming Chair (Price starts $299.99)
Sitting in front of the desk for hours isn’t good for your back, shoulders or your neck. Luckily,
DXRaceroffers a wide variety of gaming chairs that solve those problems.
Coming in different sizes and features, one thing that each chair has in common is that they are designed to help computer geeks spend hours in front of their computers without having to worry about destroying their bodies.
The chairs get a bit pricey, but they do come with a warranty and are internationally regarded as some of the best, most comfortable and reasonably priced chairs for gamers and computer geeks.
Official Tony Stark Arc Reactor Shirt Marvel Merchandise (Price starts at $29.99)
What computer geek doesn’t secretly want to be Tony Stark or Iron Man? Even if he or she isn’t a huge fan of comic books,this shirtis certainly going to put a smile on any computer geek’s face.
The shirt comes with its own battery-powered LED’s behind the shirt that is removable for easy washing. Powered by three AAA batteries, theArc Reactoreven begins to pulse on and off like it’s running out of power when the batteries run down, which is guaranteed to make computer geeks look cool while attending those obligatory Holiday parties and get-togethers.
Customized Microsoft Xbox Controller (Price starts at $79.99)
There’s nothing more personal than a personalized controller, in your gamer's favorite color and
with their name engraved on it.
Made to order from Xbox Design Lab, these customizable controllers are one of the most personal gifts for computer geeks on this list.
U-Board Glass Monitor Stand (Price starts at $59.95)
For computer geeks who are working on their computers all day, theU-Boardis a great addition to their workstation. This glass monitor stand can handle up to 15kg of weight, and comes with a removable drink and smartphone holder.
It comes in black or white, and includes 3 USB ports. This glass monitor stand is certainly a great gift that would help organize what usually is a messy workspace.
There you have it, 10 gift ideas that are sure to trill any computer geek. It truly is a time to be merry and jolly, especially now that you no longer have to worry about looking for a gift for the computer geek in your life!
