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All You Want For Christmas Is?

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4:00PM December 23, 2011 | Nick Broughall

Within the hour, a good chunk of you will be finishing work for the rest of the year, relaxing to enjoy a nice Christmas with the family. And given Christmas is a time of giving, it’s likely a few of you will be all set to receive some pretty awesome gadgets and gizmos this weekend as well. We want to know what you’re hoping to get. More »


Gadgets

More Glittery Gifts For Your Mystifying Girly Girl

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7:00PM December 22, 2011 | Kristen Philipkoski

You love your girly girlfriend (friend, sister, cousin, who needs labels). But you do not at all understand the girly-girl accoutrements. They’re a glittery, flowery, long-eyelashed cloud trailing her like a shiny pink version of Pig Pen’s dirty shadow. Think you’re not equipped for the job of gifting such a creature? Never fear. Here’s a list of presents that are super-fem but believable and appropriate coming from a dude such as yourself. More »


Gadgets

Perfect Power-ups For Grown-Up Gamers

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9:00PM December 21, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Getting the gamer in your life something was a heck of a lot easier when he was seven. A few Gameboy cartridges, a Nintendo Power Shirt and — boom! — problem solved. But now he’s 24 and has more gaming gear than you’ve got power tools. So here’s what to get for your grown up gamer. More »


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How To Print Your Own Custom Holiday Wrapping Paper

6:00PM December 21, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Got the perfect gift but can’t find a wrapping paper to do it justice? No problem, just make your own. Check out PhotoJoJo’s step by step guide for printing your own photos as wrapping paper. I’m going to forgo name tags altogether and just print the receiver’s face on mine.


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7 Novel Ways To Wrap All That Crap You Bought

7:20AM December 21, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Your Christmas shopping might be done, but you can’t just stick plain boxes or department store bags under the tree. You now have to wrap everything you so it looks like you actually put some thought into your gifts. More »


Gadgets

Sexy Gifts For Kink-Curious Newlyweds [NSFW]

7:00PM December 20, 2011 | Brent Rose

You finally found that special someone, settled down, and tied the knot. This is the one person you’re going to be having sex with from here to eternity. Here are 10 gifts to add some kinky spice to forever. Slightly not safe to view at work… More »


Gadgets

Bizarre Gift Ideas For Lonely Shut-Ins

3:00PM December 20, 2011 | Casey Chan

Maybe you have a very lonely friend who spends his days claiming he’s allergic to Vitamin D and then spends his nights going on dates on Second Life and partying in online forums. Or maybe you’re that person. Either way, those forever alone types need extra attention during the holidays. Here are the gifts you can buy them. More »


Gaming

The Definitive Way To Wrap A Copy Of Portal 2

4:20AM December 20, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

The game might be a few months old now, but Portal 2 will still make for an amazing Christmas gift. And here’s hands-down the most clever way to wrap it. Just keep the giftee off the internet until Christmas morning. More »


Gadgets

Gifts For The Perpetual Nomad

1:00PM December 19, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Whether they travel to find work, find relaxation, or just find themselves, here are 10 gifts that will make the journey a bit easier for the perpetual nomad who considers the entire world their real home. More »


Cars

Gifts For The Road Trip Master

10:20AM December 19, 2011 | Roberto Baldwin

This isn’t for your commuter friend who looks at a car wondering if it’ll provide comfort while idling in traffic. This is for the friend who considers the drive from San Francisco to Portland a jaunt. Don’t try to appease them with a silly, tree-shaped air freshener. Instead, give them the tools needed to do timed laps of the continent in their 1990 Honda Civic hatchback. More »