A Pain in the Whatchamacallit
By Tiny Ruisch
Bah! Humbug!
It’s that time of the year again. The retailers want us to spend all of our hard earned nickels on lots of things that we don’t really need. My theory has always been that if I really need or want something, I don’t wait for Christmas. I only have to wait until the item goes on sale for a price that I’m willing to pay.
Every year the kids and grand kids ask me what I want for Christmas. I usually tell them something like, “a new pickup would be nice”, or “how about an internet capable 52 inch TV?” Thankfully, they don’t have that much money and always get me something I really can use.
Over the years, I’ve gotten some great things. Most of them were some kind of technology or computer related objects. I’ve had so many people comment on what a great computer bag I have. It was a Christmas present.
If you’re thinking about buying a computer or other electronic related gift for someone, here are my suggestions on what you might buy:
1) A subscription to Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu Plus or another streaming service is a great gift idea for someone that likes to watch movies.
2) A quality dual band router from any of the major manufacturers.
3) A McKlein Computer Bag – I’ve had mine for about five years now with never a problem. I’ve carried it with me on many car trips, cruise ships and a few airline flights. Their bags are all leather, with solid construction. I recommend them without any reservations.
4) A quality solar charger will ensure that the gift recipient will always have a charged phone to answer your calls. Rechargeable batteries would also make a great gift.
5) A subscription to Carbonite will keep their computer backed up at all times. There are several backup programs, but Carbonite has been around for a long time and will likely not go belly-up. It works securely in the background.
6) Google Chromecast plugs into an HDMI port on their television and will allow them to stream video from a cell phone, tablet, etc.
7) A gift card for the Google Play Store, the Apple Store, the Amazon Appstore or wherever they buy their software, music, movies, etc.
8) And the best gift suggestion of all: A membership to the Southwest Louisiana PC Users Group.
Have a Happy Christmas!
Thanks for reading.