Need gift ideas for the techie in your life? Try these...

[@TheVideoGameReject]

Jay forgot timestamps so I did it myself 1:33 - Stream Deck 5:05 - Crucial P2 500 gb SSD NVMe 6:33 - Smart lighting (Govee Lighting) 8:22 - Govee Smart Water Sensor 9:55 - Kasa Smart Plug 11:23 - J2C Gaming Mat 13:00 - Teresako Magnetic Charging Cables

[@LibreWolf]

nvme? *cries in ddr3 mobo*

[@originaldonut]

Honestly surprised iFixit wasn't anywhere on the list lol Also, I'd be extremely interested in how to do stuff with the stream deck. Both home automation wise and actual streaming wise.

[@Liny_Fox]

Yea, how was there no ifixit in this? JAY!!!

[@Lumindeas]

He did say at the beginning (1:17) that none of the products paid him to offer them as a suggestion. I'm guessing since he does ads for iFixIt that's why they weren't mentioned. Although I wholeheartedly agree that iFixIt is a solid choice :)

[@polypolpol]

That's for Father's day

[@Thurvin]

I actually asked for one of the bigger iFixit kits for Christmas since I'm finally biting the bullet over the next year and building a new PC lol.

[@tiagogomes537]

Thank you, I need one and totally forgot

[@farticus01]

I would really like to see home automation with a stream deck

[@Litruv]

I love it with HomeAssistant, it's the best combination!

[@tuckerhauser]

Yup would be a good video for sure

[@SuperSkip64]

Literally going to the comments to type this lol

[@johnnypsycho4385]

Yes, a quick video showing the set up of home automation would be great.

[@Preske]

Same

[@flackenstien]

I think things like a pack of Dust Off, Swiffers, or microfiber cloths are good throw-in gifts for avid PC users.

[@nicholascrow8133]

Some cloths and a can or two of compressed air (air dusters) would be a great gift on it's own... Better consumables than jocks and socks!

[@brentgoeller8257]

Real stocking stuffers.

[@franticxaif8915]

YES.

[@ne0n1880]

canned air ;)

[@DegustoDelSol]

naaah, just lube and tissues :D

[@pondwaterjr]

hey do a video on what to do with old PCs, NAS,Gameservers, or other things that you can do with them and make them usefull rather then E-WASTE them I saved a Dell blade server that work was going to throw away Since then I upgraded to 48gb of ram, converted my DVDs for jellyfin, run game servers, AdBlock for the home, speed test server to shut up customers, and cloud storage for my phone in one box and converted my home phone to sip so I can use it anywhere with int

[@moritzi]

Great idea!

[@lilgampla]

If the guts are gone like mine I'm just gonna build a new pc in it

[@pondwaterjr]

@@lilgampla if the guts are gone then its a case LOL

[@jasonjavelin]

Second this!

[@aronvandermeer5551]

This would be such an interesting vid!!

[@toxic3202]

I would 100% recommend the FIIO btr5 as a gift to a tech savvy person, for those of you who don’t know the btr5 is a portable Bluetooth headphone amp. It can be used to game or just relax and listen to music, because of its nearly 9 hour battery life, it’s perfect for traveling, and comes with its own eq. I own this device and it was worth more than the $109 I spent on it. Or some nice dusters or a swifter. Help them keep their setup and room clean.

[@TheLoopyTiger]

I know a lot of doctors who use a Stream Deck in their office for shortcuts and macros to control the practice software. There's lots of ways to use one.

[@TheHarleyEvans]

Honestly, the best thing you can get any PC enthusiast is cheap wired back-ups for any of their accessories it's always good to have SOMETHING to use whilst you're waiting to replace one of your broken accessories or dead batteries.

[@3dchick]

My impossible-to-buy-for techie guy still raves about the solar charging bank I got him four years ago. That one's not available anymore, but there are lots now. Thanks for this, Jay and Gang, lots of great ideas.

[@danisoful]

I have one, and its an absolute must for techies going on a camping trip without power

[@mattfox1987]

this. i have a solar panel charger that i bought for road trips, it charges 2 phones to full easily as well as charging bluetooth speakers while playing to full in a couple hours. i take it everywhere with me in the summer just in case i need to charge something.

[@3dchick]

Yeah, they're amazing!

[@PeteyCarcass]

I got a clamshell pack of zipties, velcro and plastic cable-managers that you can stick (or preferably nail) to surfaces. The cable-managers kind of look like a broad hinge with small compartments inside and they're AWESOME! I have no visible cables thanks to these, everything's routed behind my desk or stuck to the underside of the desksurface but thanks to the hinge-function everything's still pretty easy to add, adjust and remove when needed.

[@unixtool]

One that gets overlooked often and maybe no one has heard about. A torque screwdriver. Expensive? Yes. Worth it to that ultimate techy? Yes by a mile.

[@definitelynotatf5794]

I love those magnetic charging cables, I use them for my headset, phone, all kinds of stuff around the house. My ONLY gripe is that with my iPhone it doesn’t do Apple CarPlay, other than that I love those things

[@Dyonivan]

Bought my two tech friends some RGB desk mats. Yeah, I cheaped out and got them $30 Chinese ones that will probably be torn up by this time next year, but they looked good and my impatient friend loved it.

[@maxzett]

Good thing is if they keep being torn up in a yearly cycle you already have a present for them until you die :D

[@philly1280]

W

[@leedgHDG]

Govee are amazing, I’ve used these for almost 2yrs and their customer service is on point, really helpful and quick at sending new lights out

[@dannnnnny]

My favorite tech gift are car dashcam, Airpods, and mini electric screwdriver 😁 All very useful!

[@M00NM0NEY]

Wireless Mesh Network. Everyone in my family loves it! No more slow areas in the house. I got 7 Deco M5 nodes around the house, garage, and backyard. I even bought 2 nodes for my Uncle’s cabin and he loves it. Btw I have the Kasa smart plugs 👍 Really good recommendation right there. Especially when I’m traveling. I can control the lamps and see it turn on/off with my indoor security cameras.

[@whyett78]

I can say magnetic charging cables are the best thing I upgraded my stuff with. Though if someone wants to transfer data make sure you get the ones that are able to transfer data, they are usually oval shaped rather then round.

[@jfniv]

Yep, best thing ever. Have them on my phone and tablet for charging. No more fatigue on delicate USB ports from constant plugging/unplugging.

[@zaqway]

The magnetic cables have one more neat use case - you simplify your charging setup. Keep one charger and one magnetic cable anywhere you might need it (in the office, in your car, by your computer, etc.). Plug the magnetic connectors to all your devices that might need charging. Now you can charge any device anywhere, with just one cable - especially useful if you have devices with different connectors - say you regularly charge an iphone (lightning), wireless headphones (USB-C) and a powerbank (micro-USB), now you can use the same cable for all (and maybe even save your fragile micro-USB sockets).

[@graysenbilliar4250]

Just a heads up about the cables. “REMINDER : Due to the 360-degree Design it CAN'T apply to transfer data the cable just support charging the device”

[@otak3133]

The model Jay showed can't, but I have seen some round ones with all the pins for data, so look closely.

[@dolkers2936]

does this mean i cant use it for my xbox controller?

[@omgwtfdoodwatsrsly5582]

There are ones now that support data transfers as well.

[@flyinion]

Yeah that’s unfortunate. I could use some data capable ones to help clean up all the extra cables I have for flightsim hardware when not in use.

[@elijahhmarshall]

@@dolkers2936 Presumably you could charge your wireless xbox controller, but probably couldnt use it for a "Wired" xbox controller, although they do make ones that support data transfer.

[@LuCallofDuty1]

Those mini air compressor for cleaning the pc (40-50 bucks) or a monitor lamp (80-ish bucks) or a couple of small plants to keep on the desk are definitely great gifts for a geek 😉

[@XNAdam]

I really like those magnetic cables and the idea of setting up the stream deck as smart home control. great vid, would love to see more smart home ideas!

[@myaccount__7269]

They are terrible. They heated up way too much. Scam

[@caffeinesippingman]

I bought magnetic cables for my wife and kids who would constantly break the charging ports in their phone. I think my wife broke three by herself. Since I bought them we haven't had any phones die because of charging ports. I didn't get this brand. And to be honest if I wanted to expand what I already had I don't believe they still manufacture what they did years ago so I'd have to start over.

[@danielmyers6726]

My mother is always cold, so my gift giving pursuit over the past few years has been tech to keep her warm. Smart space heater, nest thermostat, heating wifi toilet seat, electric blanket, etc.

[@SixOhThreeSam]

Pelican cases are perfect for transporting any fragile things! Expensive camera's, glass pieces ;), etc. They are a fantastic gift!

[@gamechamp19]

I have one smart switch, really handy for a hard to reach spot behind a baby fence. The water sensor is something I never heard of but worth considering for a couple spots in my basement. This is one of the best series of recommendations I've seen a youtuber give. Actually useful products and ones anyone can consider and not just a niche group.

[@nicholascrow8133]

I use one to monitor/control my 3d printer, once the wattage drops, I know the print is done and can remotely switch it off

[@philipmercer8057]

Easily one of the best things I’ve bought over the last year is a num pad. I’ve always had a full size keyboard just for the num pad but I have a smaller desk now and like the having a smaller keyboard. Just being able to pick the num pad up a move it outta the way when I don’t need it is so handy

[@ChewieBabyTW]

I always find the best gifts I get are the most practical. Good shavers, tools, testing equipment even a favorite pot that I have had over 30 years that never ages. Practical gifts I can use are the most remembered. They don't have to be expensive. I got a set of sockets from a family member that has turned out to be the best socket set I ever have had it does the job perfectly for well over ten + years!!

[@nichetcher1]

Love it! You need to do this type of video monthly! People literally have no clue what to buy me(other tech types, too) ever! This is a great start!

[@hanswichmann5047]

Mag cables are THE bomb!!! Four different brand cell phones in the family & now anyone can charge on any cable available, GREAT in the cars too. But, the best is on my headphones as the "break away" feature has kept me from clothes lining myself countless times in the heat of gaming battle. Good call Jay.....

[@jameslmathieson]

I know gift cards seem like a cop out, but for techies they really are an acknowledgement that the techie is the expert on what they need. That $100 visa gift card might not buy a GPU, but it does put it that much closer.

[@moldyshishkabob]

Honestly. Can't tell how many Christmases I've only gotten multiple Steam gift cards alongside whatever random stocking stuffers, but I am much more glad to spend those on games I know I will love than be gifted a game that's "hot" right now among my friends that'll get dropped in a week.

[@arnox4554]

I never understood gift cards at all. What the fuck is the point of them? Just give them cash. It's so much easier for everyone.

[@moldyshishkabob]

@@arnox4554 Honestly, it really is.

[@alexpishotta]

@@arnox4554 Some people think gift cards are a little more personal. I agree cash is easier though.

[@Ziggy405]

A good PC duster/blower is always a good gift. They are a little expensive depending on who you ask. But everyone should have one.

[@WildkatPhoto]

- Phone cables. Everyone in my family gets new phone cables every Christmas. - Backup batteries. I gave them to family until they stopped stealing mine. - Ear buds. Last year 4 people got Bluetooth ear buds (Soundcore). - Fire Stick TV. Not as much any more because all my friends/family have one but if someone still doesnt have a smart TV, they are awesome.

[@poppasteve2976]

And some tvs aren't as smart as others. The one in out bedroom is older, and we can't install HBO max on it. I'm asking for a Fire stick or equivalent.

[@SmoKeYJoE024]

One of the best Christmas gifts is to give of yourself. Spend time with the techie or someone who is not so technical. Sometimes just having someone there can be more important than actually getting a gift.

[@slickill5738]

Jay; please do an Elgato (& maybe alternate brand) stream deck "how to" video ! I had no idea these could do control of items outside of a PC. Thanks for the vidz!

[@Znatnhos]

Amazon wishlists are great if you do want parts for x-mas. I've got a ram kit, cpu cooler, and NVME drive on my list as well as some new larger NAS HDDs. Nice headphones and stand might be good for someone who doesn't have quality peripherals like that yet. RGB Smart bulbs and accent lights and monitor backlighting led strips are always fun and they're one of those things people have a hard time justifying to themselves.

[@n2CronuS]

As the only techie of my family / group of friends this just became a list of amazing shit I now want to buy myself

[@alterscenewow3588]

Literally same. Only person outside of my family who’s a true techie is my mother in law (She’s second in command of an IT company) and there’s fuck all nothing I can buy her because she’s already got everything a techie could want under the sun.

[@krebsgewehr]

The magnetic cables are super nice to have around they won't really do data but for wireless or Bluetooth kind of things they are perfect.

[@OldBuford]

game storage (SSD's/HDDs/fast thumb drives), anything RGB, rechargeable batteries and chargers, smart devices, wifi extenders/ethernet over power plugs, and for the tech guy who is also a car guy a big bag of 10mm sockets in 1/4" drive and 3/8" drive in different lengths because god knows we can never find one when we need it

[@TheBohemianCactus]

A lot of people mentioned the Ifix-it kits. Which is excellent. So in a similar category, Id reccomend a good quality multi tool. Like leatherman or swiss. I personally prefer leatherman because their pliars and blades are more usefull to me personally, but I still have a little swiss knife that i can carry around for something more compact. Both Swiss Tools (Victorinox) and Leatherman both have lifetime warranties (~25yrs). So no matter what, this is a gift that anyone can get great use out of.

[@whostolemunchkin]

A few from this year: Massage seat cushion for a computer chair, electric screwdriver set with plenty of bits & sockets, a robotvac, desk mats. Also, if you're a techie who is struggling to think of gifts for others, useful tech-related gifts they wouldn't have thought of themselves can be a good bet. An external hard drive for that person who has never backed up anything, but wants to. Electric screwdriver & robotvac are gifts for 2 non-techies, things they wouldn't buy for themselves but would absolutely love.

[@Midknight0122]

One of those mini leaf blower/hair dryer things that Jay uses to get the dust and crap out of stuff, surprisingly good way to get the dust out of cases, consoles, even home electronics like the fins on the back of a freezer.

[@Alberos]

- Agreed with the storage but don't go too small. - Set of precision bits magnetic screw driver (or a motorize one), magnetic tip is a must. - GPU anti-sac stand (prefer in black/white color). - Small electric duster - A nice power strip. - Power usage monitor meter thing, the one that measure how much electricity the device is using. - Headphone stand / headphone hanger

[@Ramshackle6984]

Those magnetic cables are a great idea. Good find.

[@Sonny-1000]

I use a stream deck for work and it’s awesome. I’m not a streamer but it’s so much more than that. Saves me so much time bringing up templates, file paths, web links & apps. Best investment I’ve made this year!

[@justadude7455]

Not sure if this is a problem unique to my country, but of the PC enthusiasts I know - people who actually work with electronics and computer hardware regularly - very very few of them have a decent PC tool kit. They'll just make do with whatever tools they have laying around, which works, but I find tool kits to be decent gifts.

[@randallgreen4084]

I will show this to my wife :) Been using Govee led strips since last XMas. Got them for my wife as she wanted lighting on top of the kitchen cabinets. They do lose their minds once in a while, but I love them and the app is easy to use. Also have 8 of the Kasa Smart Plugs for various lamps, sewage pump, the printer, etc. Like those so much, I bought the Kasa Smart Switch and replace the switch for the lights on the front of the house/porch. Now I turn them on schedule at night, and/or control them from the Amazon Echo, very handy.

[@686panic]

Someone else mentioned it but having a plant in your office is pretty awesome. I was never good with plants until I got one but it is really nice to have.

[@barmanvarn]

I can vouch for the water sensors. I’ve had them for about 4 years and loved them so much I bought them for my parents. Saved them once already when they had a washer line break.

[@ty_teynium]

Chair! With a footrest, swivel, comfy cushion seats, lumbar support, and recliner; a comfy Techie, is a happy one.

[@418_im_a_teapot]

My best friend is kind of a techie, just like me. The last things he got from me were: a laptop bag with a laptop cooler stand, an aloe vera plant in a pot, a deck of fancy playing cards, and some fun themed books. If there is tech stuff that he needs he most probably already has it or is waiting for delivery.

[@BorisTheGoose92]

I think a hot swappable keyboard, such as a Royal Kludge RK84 or similar, would be a great option for tech gifts. If someone is already in the hobby they will mod it happily and if they aren't into the hobby will have a keyboard that they can tinker with and make their own without breaking the bank. Just as an aside I'm surprised Jay hasn't gotten into this. With his love for models, all things building/fixing cars, etc. Figure it would be right up his alley.

[@seshpenguin]

Raspberry Pi is always a fun one depending on the person. Lot's of potential there (between general tinkering, retro game emulation, PiHole, etc etc). And Pi kits are pretty reasonably priced too.

[@Robert-wq1sz]

I'm one of those "hard to buy for tech guys" and a couple of years ago my wife got me a Pi. Best gift ever. I spent so much time tinkering with that. Ended up using it as a retro gaming console in my vehicle (hooked up to the in-dash dvd player) and a media center for TV/movies while camping. I have a microSD card with all my EMU's/ROM's on it, and another microSD card with KODI installed, and an external USB hard drive with all the movies on it. I've got a wireless Logitech game pad, and a wireless mouse attached as well.

[@Wahinies]

Endless fun really, you guys see the video where the high school kid used one to augment a roomba to scream and curse every time it ran into something? He then gave it to a couple for product testing he really wanted to market it 😅😅

[@damienr55]

Teasing a home automation video? As a person just about to close on a house, I would LOVE that! Great video as always Jay

[@Midcon77]

Looking forward to a IFTTT video - already have a Stream Deck and would love to see something on that. Thanks for the Govee recommendation!

[@Snuggalorian.]

Rechargeable Batteries, computer tools (iFix-it), Blue Light Filtering Glasses, Air Duster (canned or battery powered), QD sensitive electrical cleaning spray (fluid).

[@TinkerBored]

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 and an iFixit set. Especially if they love tinkering with IOT devices. A battery pack and Bluetooth earbuds for the Power Mobile user. Game codes for DLCs (if they don't already own the DLCs) for a die-hard gamer. Just the few things I can come up with for gift ideas. They're not overly expensive, but can be perceives as thoughtful to the techie

[@bisoh84]

I never knew magnetic cables exist! By far the best recommendation. Thanks

[@ringstar3316]

I had a friend give their little sister a bulk order of Bush's Baked Beans and she was so stupidly happy. Clearly Christmas joy can come from anything from gamer lights to beans

[@MotoCat91]

So what you're saying is.. they gave 'er the beans!

[@antoniomnicholson]

Color coral keyboard and PC duster/vacuum Really helps keeps area looking clean

[@davedaugherty7055]

Love to see a video on the elgato streaming deck. Told my wife an ifixit kit would be nice. Thanks for the info on the govee lighting. Grandson and I are new to computer building. Hope all of you have a great Christmas !

[@saintdragonzx9978]

Retractable HDMI, Ethernet, etc.. cables are nice. I didn't realize how great they were until I was constantly on the go. It makes things so much neater.

[@svpracer98]

I actually quite like using my stream deck as a "button box" for sim racing/ driving. So convenient to set up folders for each game and then "nest" less important game features in another folder.

[@stevechoe4272]

I just got dashcams (5 of them) for every car in my family and mine. I got the Garmin 57 during the Black Friday Sale at $209 each. It may only be a 1440p image but the unit is tiny so it doesn't take up too much windshield space/line of sight: 2 inch screen and 2 inches wide. I'm having mine professionally installed for uninterrupted power. But the power adapter comes as a 2 slot so you don't lose a usb power plug for those that will dangle. If my family wants a rear camera or professional install, they're on their own but at least I can start them off on making sure they're taken care of.

[@Thuddster]

GoFixIt FTW! Same with the Elgato decks, too. I have two, an XL for desktop gaming and a 15 button built into an Apex box for my sim rig. Super-useful once set up, I really love 'em Even the 5 button Mini is enough for lots of gaming and productivity appage, would make an outstanding gift...

[@AzziesPersonalRecordings]

I have a bunch of those Kasa switches and smart bulbs and love them! I used the outdoor dual switch for a few years to control a small outdoor pond in the winter and all my dumb lights are plugged into them. I also have a kitchen light set up for ambience mode to mirror what the sun is doing so that at night it's like a nightlight but during the day the darkest corners of the kitchen and hall are lit up nicely! ^_^

[@wertacus]

I got a temperature sensor from govee to track the temperature in a cooler for a project and that thing was awesome, you can export graphs and all kinds of stuff. They really make the whole package

[@Jay-lc1nh]

PVC for cable management. You can work in lighting, speakers or anything your mind can dream up.

[@Nunman1962]

I'm surprised you didn't mention a IFIXIT toolkit Jay! Got one myself after seeing it sponsored on many of your videos! Best gift I ever got myself! LOL!

[@cmarco3702]

Same only issue is there not enough stuff to teardown so i fix my friend stuff instead

[@HOkayson]

This is what I asked for from my parents a couple of years ago, absolutely worth it, I use it fairly regularly 🙂

[@alchemistkj]

probably the best vid of this kind i've seen in a few years... i even sent it to the wife to watch

The "Mag~safe" [~like] cables are a MUST! Also more "storage" I'd love mor storage, yes please! Just will need to look at a nice "NAS" system, but an anclosure with a couple NvMe 1Tb or even 2Tb would be an awesome gift. Regards from Tabasco, México [Land of The Olmecs]!

[@davem1027]

Same!

[@nekogod]

One of my fave gifts that I have got is a headphone hook for my desk. Also always appreciative of a steam voucher.

[@DestroMedia]

Stream deck is heavily underrated, I have set it up in such a way that I can navigate anything and everything on my computer, every game every app every light everything in my gaming room can be controlled by the stream deck.

[@susantompkins8810]

Because all my friends and family know I am the go to, resident computer builder/techie...I suggest iFix It kits, various tubes of TIM, make good stocking stuffers. Also, that small hand held duster/ blower or vacuum with small attachments, perfect 2 in 1 for the computer geek/ car lover, detailing enthusiast.

[@brucewelsh1969]

Stream deck is also excellent for gaming. I use mine for keys for racing gt3 so abs increase/decrease, break bias, etc. Also used in DCS world for up front controls. It's great.

[@thelazy3d431]

best gift for any techie id say would be a 3d printer. amazon has so many 3d printer options but you can get an affordable creality based printer starting at about $200 and you can do so much with them! even jay himself on the star wars build used 3d printed parts.

[@sc00bieskylin34]

Love the video, but I got the magnetic chargers for same reason, found they fell apart after a couple of weeks, leaving the magnet part stuck together. Check reviews Jay fans before committing to purchase.

[@alfredl3831]

The Kasa ecosystem is a great place to start for smart home devices. I have replaced all of my light switches in my home. Great products.

[@cardsfanbj]

I agree with the magnetic cables, I already had that on my wishlist, makes charging anything with Micro USB so much easier if you're not fiddling with what direction the connector has to go. Velcro cable straps are a good gift idea, I've bought them off Amazon a couple of times, and a pack of 100 is currently $11.50

[@nicholascrow8133]

I used to have one on my oculus go, forgot about them, might need to grab a couple for my keyboard/mouse/controller. Instead of velcro cable straps, I just use double sided velcro tape, much cheaper and does the same job, looks neater too

[@Nick-rv3op]

If they don't already have it a good Gaming keyboard goes a long way. Only issue is figuring if they like Mechanical or Soft Keys, but I stand that it's probably one of the better and most useful gifts out there.

[@Whiz_Witt]

I would LOVE if you guys did an in depth video on the stream deck and the different functions you can control/utilize 😍

[@oneigboboy]

The Ultimate gift in my opinion is a decent ergonomic chair if you can spare the money that is

[@brentgoeller8257]

Gift cards to Microcenter would be a blessing. And I actually love the deskmat idea. I need some, (with me, my wife, and 5 kids, we have a lan center instead of a living room) But I can only justify cheapest Chinese crap if I bought them myself. But as a Christmas gift, I could request nice ones.

[@verakoo6187]

Not to be a dick, but gift cards are pretty dumb unless they give some kind of discount. Its just taking ur money and limiting it to only one place, just give them the cash lol.

[@brentgoeller8257]

@@verakoo6187 for me they are awesome because I would definitely spend them. Cash gets lost in every day affairs. When you have a house full of kids, it nice to be able to know, that money is dedicated to me getting something I want.

[@mjc0961]

@@verakoo6187 Agreed. Gift cards are stupid. Just give me cash or a check and I can buy what I want from where I want. A gift card turns it into a nuisance, "Okay great does this store even have anything I want?" Especially if the gift card is limited to something that has almost no presence in the world, like Microcenter. Only a few major cities have one, for most people a Microcenter gift card would be a worse gift than literally nothing, because it would just be a reminder that these stores don't exist and you'd have to road trip or fly to use the gift card.

[@mjc0961]

@@brentgoeller8257 Cash does not get lost in every day affairs. You just make a mental note of "I got $50 for Christmas, I can spend $50 on myself" and then do it. It doesn't have to be the literal bills you got in the card. I'll deposit Christmas and birthday cash in my bank account and then buy something online. Easy. Stop trying to justify the worst gift someone could give. Gift cards are awful, always do cash or a check instead.

[@tallrocko7010]

An air compressor for cleaning my pc and keyboard because I'm always out of canned air. A list works for everything else just an message with links and if it is over budget have preferred options on it as well.

[@Renirode]

About the magnetic charging cables ... some of them are killing smartphone batteries (or other types of batteries) because of voltage peaks when connecting these to your device! be careful ...

[@Litruv]

yeah, I'm scared to use mine now - I've had ~5 of them, but the tip seemed to of shorted while it was charging, port got burnt - I don't really use them anymore, in a bag with the rest of the USB cables..

[@joshflores-arias6887]

I was wondering what to gift myself for Christmas. Thanks for the ideas!

[@imboredidid1]

Thank you for making this video, it was one I was really hoping you guys would make. I definitely got some great ideas for my PC and tech oriented dad and sister from this. Those lights especially are something I'm going to look into. I agree that it's tough to buy PC components for friends and family, but I have had success in the past gifting peripherals to them. Usually I'll get someone a mouse, keyboard, or headset that I already know I enjoy using, so if they ended up being unhappy with it, I could always keep it as a backup for myself.

[@michaelthompson9798]

USB storage and thumb drives are a VG stocking filler 👍🥰

[@ReclusiveEagle]

"What to buy a "techie" " Don't. If you don't know anything about tech or the exact product your friend/partner wants, just ask them. You will buy the wrong thing and end up returning it or feeling sad. Surprises aren't fun. Just ask. Everyone will be happy.

[@MurphysTactical]

Really like the magnetic charging cables! I game on my couch and 65" TV with a Corsair lapboard and have a 10ft micro-usb cable to charge it and my Logitech headset. Would be waaay nicer to have these than the current cables!

[@TheGameBench]

Man... had the fridge leak once when we were gone. Now... when I go on vacation, I shut off the main. But I still have those sensors. They're part of the security system. What would be cool is if they were connected to a smart main valve that it would shut it off if it detects a leak. Also have a lot of the Kasa smart plugs, switches and bulbs. Can't recommend them enough too.

[@reddemon163]

You can get smart shut-off valves that connect to your main water supply.

[@TheGameBench]

@@reddemon163 Yeah, I've seen some... and they're nice. I've considered getting one, but I want one that will automate with my security system so if the water sensor, or the temp sensor, trips it shuts off the water without me having to react. You never know when you're not going to be able to activate something remotely.

[@reddemon163]

@@TheGameBench They have some that automatically shut off the water.

[@brandan_k57]

I’ve had several of the Kasa smart plugs doe a few years now and really enjoy them. I use one for the fan that’s under my desk. I use em for Christmas lights. They’re a really good purchase.

[@Auslad]

Some good ideas there Jay, cheers Also the magnet cables also come in a OVAL shaped end, this fits better in my G703.

[@Blackburn534]

Hey Jay! I would like to request a video (technical in nature) showing how to set up home automation and using the stream deck with it. That would be a great video! Thanks!

[@jameslmathieson]

I was doing a build at this time last year. What I asked for was this: Acquire one of a set of GPUs from an authorized retailer (I created a Pinterest board with links) and sell it to me at MSRP. The "gift" was the time, effort, and any markup put into getting it.

[@ElGeFe]

That is what I asked from my family secret santa... Except I only want a 3080 FE.

[@notgonnahappen7899]

I recently bought the electric duster you use, and I love it. I also have that Kasa smartplug. I have my window fan plugged into it. Can turn it on/off from my phone or Alexa depending if I'm hot or cold. I also use features in the app to automatically turn it on/off while I sleep. Turn it on for 30 minutes at a time to keep my room cool, instead of keeping it on all night while I sleep and wake up freezing.

[@TannedWaffle]

This gift is more for the tech people that love to clean their stuff: some 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol, some fine tip Q-tips or microfiber cloths, an electric air duster, and maybe some small screw driver sets to open up some tech and clean from the inside

[@RealJoeyImage]

"Check out yesterday's video!" at the end is hilarious! LOL

[@aaronlandry3947]

Those magnetic charger adapters are great when you have a bunch of different devices that normally have different cables. So long as they all use the same standard USB input voltage and amperage then you can use the same charger and cable for an iPhone or different Android devices that maybe have a micro USB for one or a USB C for another charger. Now they can all use the same charging cable pen snap Rite in to charge.

[@dre4759]

Yes. These are awesome. Switched every thing last yr (wireless mice, keyboards, headsets, battery packs, flashlights, tablets and phones). Everything.

[@induralfrosthelm5146]

I have been using those mag cables for 2 years now and they are one of my favorite things for there ease of use. You can also buy additional ends separately if for instance you only need the USB C or the apple ends or the micro USB but need more of them. I think there are ones that also do data transfer as well as charge.

[@Grens101]

This needs a follow up video "How to drop hints on what you want for Xmas from this stream"

[@robsyv]

I think a 3d printer would be a great gift for anyone that likes tech and like to either diy personality to their setup