Simple Present is a little web service that helps you come up with ideas for group gifts, have your friends vote on the best one, and then collect money from everyone involved.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or in the midst of a renovation, the right DIY gear is a gift that keeps on giving. Charge up and drill into our guide.
Wish lists are the obvious way to let people know what you want for Christmas and where to get it, but they come with a few problems. Here’s how you can put together a wish list using Google Docs that your loved ones can use to track the gifts they get you. You can add new items to your wish list at any time, but you’ll never see what people are getting you.
One of the most common ways to save a little cash and give a really thoughtful, heartfelt gift to your friends and family for Christmas is to give them something you’ve made yourself. All you have to do is pretend you don’t see the terror in their eyes when they open it and see you knitted them a sweater with one arm longer than the other. It’s the thought that counts, right? Before good intentions lead you down the path of a crappy gift, let’s talk about when a DIY present is — and isn’t — a good option.
Being organised is not an optional choice here at Lifehacker; it’s a life philosophy. Share that philosophy with others by buying them a gift that will help them become more organised.
Most people don’t expect to see an Android app wrapped up as a present for Christmas, but a great mobile app can be a lifesaver, fill a real need in your life, and be well worth a little cash. Here are our favourite apps worth gifting the Android owner (or Android-owner to be) on your gift list.
Whether a family member or loved one is getting a new iDevice or they’re already an addict, a few great apps can make their experience a whole lot better. Here are a handful of some of our favourite paid apps you can procure for a gift for this Christmas.
For any friend or relative who is still limiting their potential with a dumbphone brick, a smartphone is the ideal gift choice (and it doesn’t have to break the bank). Lifehacker rounds up a selection of models to suit every user preference.
When you’re brainstorming fun gifts for the Christmas, software probably isn’t the first idea that pops into your head. But software can make a great gift when it’s the right app for the right person. Here are some of our favourite paid apps for the Mac that will bring a little seasonal cheer — and productivity, too.
Software isn’t exactly the sexiest of all gifts, but it can actually be a great thing to give. There are a lot of apps out there that can make your friends’ life easier or more enjoyable, that they might not pay for themself — and that’s where you come in. Here are some of our favourite paid Windows apps that fit the bill.
