You know that drawer in your office full of tangled earbuds, random USB sticks, and weird tech gadgets from some conference in 2022? Yeah, that drawer. That’s where most so-called “tech gifts” go to die. Right next to the branded stress balls and power banks that lose all charge in 10 minutes.
But you? You can do better this year. Be the hero who gives stuff people actually use. We asked remote workers and frequent travelers what tech they rely on daily. Here's what made the list — useful, no-fluff gifts that don’t end up gathering dust.
For Remote Workers: Make Their Home Office Not Feel Like a Closet
A Real Webcam ($100–$150)
Laptop webcams? Basically potato quality. Bad lighting, awkward angles, and blurry video.
Get this instead: Logitech Brio 4K – Great picture, works right out of the box, even has a little privacy cover.
Bonus move: Toss in a ring light ($40). Lighting is half the battle.
Why they’ll love it: They’ll look sharp on Zoom and feel like a news anchor. (Just, you know, without the suit.)
Desktop Monitor Light Bar ($50–$90)
These sit on top of your monitor and light up your desk without blinding your eyeballs.
Get this: BenQ ScreenBar – Fancy light tech that lights your desk, not your screen. Super easy to set up.
Why they’ll love it: No more squinting or desk shadows. Just pure, beautiful light where it’s needed.
Wireless Keyboard Upgrade ($120–$180)
Typing all day on a flimsy keyboard is a pain – literally.
Go with: Logitech MX Mechanical – Smooth typing, quiet keys, connects to multiple devices.
Why they’ll love it: Their fingers will throw you a thank-you party. (Probably not literally.)
For Frequent Flyers: Make Travel a Bit Less Exhausting
Power Bank With Built-In Cables ($90–$120)
No more “Where’s my charger?” moments in airport lounges.
Pick: Anker Laptop Power Bank – Cables built in, charges your phone a lot, fits in your carry-on.
Why they’ll love it: Their phone survives the trip. Their sanity does too.
Noise-Canceling Earbuds ($200–$350)
Travel is loud. These make it quiet.
Top picks: Apple AirPods Pro 3 or Sony WF-1000XM5 – Great noise canceling, long battery, comfy for long wear.
Why they’ll love it: Peace and quiet in airports, coffee shops, and noisy hotel lobbies. Sweet, sweet silence.
Portable Laptop Stand ($40–$90)
Neck pain while working from hotel desks? No thanks.
Go for: Roost Laptop Stand – Super light, folds flat, sturdy, adjustable.
Why they’ll love it: Makes bad desks bearable. Their spine will be forever grateful.
For That Client Who Has Everything
Tech Organizer ($50–$100)
For people whose bags look like a spaghetti explosion of cables.
Try: Bellroy Tech Kit – Sleek, roomy, keeps cords and gadgets in place.
Why they’ll love it: No more 20-minute “Where’s my charger?” hunts. It’s all tidy and in one place.
Smart Notebook System ($35–$40)
Handwriting lovers, meet the cloud.
Choose: Rocketbook Fusion – Write on real pages, scan it, save to Google Drive, erase, repeat.
Why they’ll love it: Feels old-school, works like new-school. Saves trees and time.
For Your Whole Team (Yes, Even The Quiet One in Accounting)
Phone Sanitizer ($60–$90)
Because phones are basically germ hotels.
Go with: PhoneSoap 3 – Zaps germs with UV light while it charges.
Why they’ll love it: It cleans and charges their phone at once. Also: gross phones = fixed.
Gifts To Avoid (Trust Us)
- Branded USB drives – Hello? Cloud storage exists.
- Cheap Bluetooth speakers – Unless you’re dropping serious cash, they’re all kinda meh.
- Fitness trackers – Might come off as “Hey, go exercise.” Not great.
- Smart home stuff – Too personal. You don’t know if they use Alexa or have trust issues with smart toasters.
- Budget wireless chargers – Half of them don’t even work right.
The One Rule That Never Fails
Give stuff that actually helps. A $50 light people use daily beats a $200 gadget they forget by New Year’s.
Want help picking the right gear for your team? Book a free call with us. We’ll help you find tools that work long after the holiday cookies are gone.
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Because the best gift isn’t flashy or clever. It’s the one they’re still using six months from now – not the one left behind at the office holiday party.
