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Kim’s holiday shopping list: 10 crowd pleasers for your favorite people

By Monique Crawford, Komando.com
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December 1, 2021

Not sure what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Thankfully, Kim has plenty of suggestions.

As you might imagine, Kim loves technology — especially all those gadgets that make life easier. So, with a little help from her top gift ideas, you can choose the best stocking stuffers and presents for all your friends and family this year.

Here are 10 of Kim’s favorite holiday gift ideas that are great for people of all ages.

1. Easiest streaming device anyone can use

Fire TV Stick 4K

Fire TV Stick 4K

Everyone loves streaming their favorites, but not all streaming devices are created equal. If you know someone who is upgrading their smart TV to a 4K this year, they'll need this Fire TV Stick 4K to get the most from it.

Promising review: "Had Roku and paying almost 10.00 bucks a month without other apps. I am an Amazon Prime member, so I switched to a Fire Stick. Easy setup, had everything done in about 15 min. My cost is much lower. ..."
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$34.99 on Amazon.com

2. Perfect gift for a true cord cutter with 3+ subscriptions

Roku Streaming Stick 4K 2021

Roku Streaming Stick 4K 2021

If you know someone who absolutely loves their Roku, this streaming stick is for them. It's fast, offers tons of streaming channels, comes with a remote that has several functions, or you can use your voice to control searches.

Promising review: "I’ve had many Roku devices and this one is far better than any of the others. It’s just stunning, really. Super smooth operation, crisp 4K, intuitive, fast, and without a flaw. I can’t imagine anyone regretting buying this device."
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$37.50 on Amazon.com

3. For the person who loses things (and great pet tracker too!)

Apple AirTag

Apple AirTag

Do you know someone who travels a lot? How about a friend or family member who always seems to lose their things? Try this Apple AirTag to keep an eye on your pets, luggage, wallet and more. Use the built-in speaker to locate your belongings or ask Siri to locate your items.

Promising review: "This Apple AirTag is amazing. I attach this to my keys because I'm always changing my purses so I can never keep track where I left my keys last. ... I think I'll purchase a couple more for my luggage when traveling. Small and convenient."
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$29.00 on Amazon.com

4. Best VR headset for the money

Oculus Quest 2

Oculus Quest 2

Do you know a gamer who would love a VR headset this Christmas? Turn to the Oculus Quest 2. It's available with 128GB or 256GB. It's an all-in-one gaming headset that's backward compatible so that you can play new and old titles from the Quest content library. To set it up, use the setup smartphone app and you're good to go.

Promising review: "This is the best gaming experience [I've had in] years, also I'm sweating a lot, so divesting in oculus is like investing in gym subscription."
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$399.00 on Amazon.com

5. A practical gift for anyone with 4+ devices

Power Strip , Tcstei Surge Protector

Power Strip , Tcstei Surge Protector

Are you traveling for the holidays? This power strip and surge protector might be the best gift anyone can receive. The power outlets are always taken when you have a long layover, but not if you bring this baby. Plug it in and allow 12 devices to be plugged into the outlets plus four USB devices.

Promising review: "Works great so far. I like that the ac power outlets are positioned both ways allowing for different types of power cords to plug in. ..."
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$21.95 on Amazon.com

6. Toy of the year: STEM game for kids to make them think

ThinkFun Brain Game

ThinkFun Brain Game

Kids love playing with magnets and learning about the laws of physics — even when they don't know they're learning about them. This ThinkFun Gravity Maze game helps kids develop critical skills, including spatial reasoning, planning, engineering and more. It's ideal for ages eight and up and contains 60 challenges ranging from beginner to expert levels.

Promising review: "My 10 year old son is obsessed with this game. He loves figuring out each maze. It makes him use problem solving skills and logic. This is a great toy for an only child whose parents can't entertain the child every minute. He choses this over video games! Now that is saying something."
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$28.39 on Amazon.com

7. Help get their cords neat and organized

OHill Cable Clips,16 Pack

OHill Cable Clips,16 Pack

Tech lovers tend to have messy desks and end tables because all those gadgets require charging cables. These clips are the perfect solution to sloppy tables, desks and home offices. Separate every gadget's cord cleanly with this 16-pack of cable clip holders. Organize cables, pens, or even your toothbrushes in the bathroom. Stick them on the side or even under desks for optimum space-saving.

Promising review: "These make a nice difference for cluttered countertops, desks, bedside tables & the car. USB & phone charging cables are now out of the way but not fallen behind the furniture. ... Total happiness for OCD nerds!"
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$8.99 on Amazon.com

8. Never lose your phone between the car seats again

Drop Stop

Drop Stop

Are you or the kids constantly losing your phone between the seats of your car? This Drop Stop includes a set of two slide-free pads and lights that fill the gaps around the seat belt catch. That means you can drop phones, change or lip balm without fear of losing these items forever or having to reach between the uncomfortably tight section between seats.

Promising review: " After debating back and forth ... I'm so glad I went with this ... This has prevented my phone, credit cards, etc from dropping in the seat gap and makes my car so much easier to stay clean!"
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$19.99 on Amazon.com

9. Chromebook that’s loaded

Lenovo Chromebook

Lenovo Chromebook

Know anyone who has been on the hunt for an affordable Chromebook? This lightweight Lenovo Chromebook is loaded with features including quick boot-ups, a 360-degree convertible laptop, less than an inch thick, built-in virus protection, USB ports and Bluetooth 4.2.

Promising review: " Absolutely love this laptop. I purchased this for my 8 yr old daughter. She loves Roblox and other games and is able to download them and play on it. Size is not too big, easy to use, and I bought the colored case and keyboard cover and it's super cute. Excellent for the price point."
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$181.00 on Amazon.com

10. MacBook Air priced for any budget

2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop

2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop

Ready for a new MacBook Air Laptop? It comes in Space Gray, Silver or Gold and can hold up to 512GB of storage space. It offers up to 18 hours of battery life, runs on the Apple M1 chip with an 8-core CPU, 8GB unified memory and a 13.3-inch display. It's the perfect laptop that connects to all your other Apple devices, so you're always synced up and ready to go.

Promising review: "Beautiful laptop. I’ve upgraded from the MacBook Air of old...so far this laptop has blown it away. It wasn’t overly pricey to be honest and I feel it’s worth the price. Overall look is great and keyboard feel is nice. Larger touchpad is great, I’ve paired my Magic Trackpad 2 with it as well."
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$899.00 on Amazon.com
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