We’ve said it countless times before, you don’t need a wad of cash to make somebody happy this Christmas. In fact, you may easily surprise someone with astounding tech gifts for as low as $20, $50, or $100.
We’ll up the ante further, though, by saying that you don’t even need to buy anybody anything this holiday season! If there’s anybody you know who isn’t as tech-savvy as you, we bet they’ll be grateful if you offer them the following.
Get Somebody’s Devices Working Right
Even the newest laptops and mobile phones are bound to bump into problems sooner or later. When they do, we’re sure some of your friends or family members would be clueless about what to do besides finding a replacement device. Save them from spending more than they should during the holidays by helping them sort out what’s wrong with their gadgets!
- For starters, you could help properly connect a printer to a Windows 10 computer when they’re having trouble getting the equipment to work. It may seem trivial, but taking care of printer-related dilemmas is still quite common today.
- Has a family member been an unfortunate victim of the latest data breach at Yahoo? Why not help them switch to a better, more secure email client? The switch to a new email may not seem much to you, but the process could overwhelm average users. Plus, you make sure the internet is a safer place for all netizens.
- Laptop batteries are fragile components. If a friend’s notebook shuts down even on a full charge, its battery could be dying. Put your techie skills to the ultimate test and help your old pal check and preserve their laptop’s battery. We’re sure they’d appreciate you looking after their prized notebook.
By doing these tasks for friends and family this Christmas, you’re undoubtedly doing them a BIG favor. Don’t overthink the simple things in life that can make someone’s day.
Give Someone’s Gadgets a Much-Needed Spa Treatment
Beyond aesthetics, cleaning your devices’ hardware keeps them in tip top shape. Do the same for your loved ones and their beloved iPhones, tablets, and Macs will surely last longer. It’s definitely a way to get them and their devices ready for whatever the new year brings!
- We’re sure your friend or family member has a drawer full of cables hiding somewhere. Do they need all those cables lying around? Probably not, but they’re not sure which ones they’re supposed to keep. Untangle their cable mess by sorting out cables they’ll need from those they should probably discard. Think of it as the modern day version of mowing somebody’s lawn.
- Spring-cleaning doesn’t only apply to physical spaces. You can do the same for your office mate’s malware-infested desktop, too. Revive their worn down computer this holiday season by helping them get rid of a virus and speed up their computer. Trust us—cleaning machines from the inside will shockingly boost it, performance-wise.
- Speaking of cleaning, dusting off your sibling’s Mac is miles better than wrapping him/her another boring sweater this Christmas. Sure, they can do this themselves, but your techie know-how will come in handy when a thorough PC hardware cleanup is necessary. We can’t emphasize enough how properly cleaning computers can speed them up immensely.
Most of us don’t have enough time for some serious elbow grease. Sadly, letting dust, grime, and dirt accumulate on your devices could make them go from sluggish to serious slowpokes. Don’t let this happen to your closest buddies by helping them clean up their gadgets.
Make Everybody’s Gizmos Better
Most of the people dearest to you may own the latest Roku media or most powerful Wi-Fi routers. You’ll be surprised, though, at how little these people know about making the most of such magnificent technology. Offer them the gift of knowledge in this season for giving.
- If your pal is plagued by a sluggish Wi-Fi connection at home, share your knowledge on how to boost Wi-Fi instantly. This benefits your friend and you, as you get to enjoy your newest devices at their fastest speeds. In only a few steps, you can get your WiFi zooming.
- There’s more to your Roku than using it to watch your favorite TV series. I bet your boss doesn’t know that just yet. Why not brush on your boss’s good side by telling them clever ways to use their Roku? Just don’t mention the word “promotion” as you’re sharing how to maximize streaming devices.
- A slow phone is a bane to every mobile device user. Give your girlfriend the gift of sanity by speeding up her Android phone for free. You can get on her good side just by downloading apps to speed up any Android device.
Most techies probably obsess about making every gadget run optimally. This Christmas, we can put this obsession to good use by sharing our vast techie know-how to our technology-challenged loved ones.
Instead of wrapping a truckload of presents, why not be a gift yourself? Not only would you save more money, but you also cement your reputation as the most lovable geek around!
