I know you’re probably sick of gift guides by now, and I don’t blame you. Gizmodo has been thoughtfully cranking them out. We’ve got our recommendations for the best tech gifts, the best gaming gifts, the best nerdy gifts, and the best gifts for your festive fandom. And if you want even more personal gift ideas, our very own James Pero and Kyle Barr have their curations.
I love a good gift guide that’s super personal, but I’ve been recommending stuff for over a decade that most of my favorite tech products aren’t surprising at all. So I dug deep into my Amazon order history—and my soul—to unearth some gifts that I bought myself over the past few years that I’m still using today. Sometimes, a simple gift is the best gift.
8. Balabala Velcro Cable Ties
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100 reusable Velcro cable ties for $6 is one of the best investments I’ve ever made for tidying up my apartment. Nearly every device in my home—game console, air purifier, kitchen appliance, etc.—has its cord neatly fastened together instead of dangling around. Why? Because I hate dangling cables and my cats love to bite and claw at any string-like objects. Whether you’ve got felines roaming your place or not, get yourself some cable ties and finally get all your unruly cables under control. You won’t regret it.
