| Why is it that Christmas seems to creep up on | | | | small and light, they are also very cheap to |
| you unannounced every year? No matter how | | | | post - making them a perfect choice for |
| well you plan and prepare for it, there are | | | | friends and relatives who live overseas. As |
| still some people in your life that are hard | | | | with the USB gadgets, there are also plenty |
| to find gifts for. If you want to avoid | | | | of different options to choose from. |
| going the traditional route and resorting to | | | | |
| socks, it pays to think about what each | | | | While on the subject of computer mice, why |
| person is interested in before you hit the | | | | not buy a mouse to remember? Most people |
| shops in search of that unique gift. | | | | have a plain old mouse that has seen better |
| | | | days, and would welcome receiving a new |
| If you know anyone who is obsessed with | | | | computer mouse that will bring a smile to |
| computers, you'll no doubt be aware of the | | | | their face every time they sit down at their |
| huge range of gift ideas that are out there. | | | | computer. How about a bright orange mouse in |
| The problem is that if you aren't | | | | the shape of a goldfish? Or perhaps a mouse |
| knowledgeable yourself you could end up | | | | in the shape of a car for the younger member |
| buying the wrong thing - a computer game that | | | | of the family who has just passed their |
| doesn't play on your recipient's computer for | | | | driving test? This mouse even comes with |
| example. So why not resort to the wide range | | | | working headlights. There are plenty more to |
| of novelty Christmas presents available to | | | | choose from, including ones with animal |
| put a smile on the face of any computer | | | | stripes and spots, and even one in the shape |
| fanatic? | | | | of a ghost. |
| | | | |
| USB gadgets are proving extremely popular, | | | | The key to choosing the right gift is to give |
| with anything from a fan to a desktop vacuum | | | | yourself plenty of time - don't get caught in |
| available to plug into any standard USB port. | | | | the trap of running around the shops on |
| There are so many USB toys to choose from, | | | | Christmas Eve and panicking because most of |
| you are sure to find something that will | | | | the best gifts have long since sold out. |
| appeal to the person you are buying a | | | | Think about the person you need to buy a gift |
| Christmas gift for. | | | | for, and consider what other interests they |
| | | | have apart from computers. Could you combine |
| The one item that all computer users find | | | | the two in some way? |
| handy are mouse mats. These mats come in all | | | | |
| shapes and sizes and they make an ideal | | | | In short, a little advance planning will |
| Christmas gift if you want something fairly | | | | ensure you buy the right gifts for the right |
| simple and inexpensive. Because they are | | | | people - and enjoy a Christmas to remember. |