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.
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In addition to this list, there’s also a wealth of software in our separate gift guides for Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone that are also worth checking out as productive present ideas.
BEST CHOICES
Dyson DC26 Hepa
Cost: $599.99
Where to get it: Dyson
Why it’s a good choice: The Dyson remains the king of vacuum cleaners: many have copied its bagless philosophy, but I don’t hear the owners of cheap knock-offs raving about them the way that Dyson owners do. It’s not cheap, but if your gift recipient is lacking in the household tidiness department, the coolness of the Dyson might well inspire them to pull their finger out. We’ve picked the DC26 Hepa for its compact design. [imgclear]
Data Recovery Insurance
Cost: $50 (for three years cover)
Where to get it: Covertec
Why it’s a good choice: Even if you’re organised and have plenty of backup systems, you can get unlucky and have a crucial hard drive fail. Drive repairs bills can easily run into the thousands of dollars, so insurance is a sensible alternative — and an unusual gift idea. [imgclear]
Dropbox
Cost: $US199
Where to get it: Dropbox
Why it’s a good choice: We love Dropbox, and we love the many ways you can upgrade your space allocation without paying a cent. But free upgrades have their limits, and for a dedicated Dropbox owner, a gift of 100GB of storage for the year would be extremely welcome. [imgclear]
BUDGET CHOICES
Battery Storage Containers
Cost: From $2.25
Where to get it: Howards Storage World, homewares shops
Why it’s a good choice: It’s always the same story with batteries — you store them in a drawer and they roll away under all the other junk. I’m a big fan of these dedicated battery storage containers, available for common sizes (AA and AAA being especially useful). [imgclear]
Keep Calm And Carry On Calendar
Cost: $25.99
Where to get it: Best Of British
Why it’s a good choice: Yes, we’re big on electronic calendars here at Lifehacker, but some people function better with a desk calendar, and we’re not big on arguing with systems that work. And if you’re going to look at a calendar, why not make sure it inspires you every day? [imgclear]
Bekvam Spice Rack
Cost: $2.49
Where to get it: IKEA
Why it’s a good choice: Organisation isn’t just for your working life — you need it in your kitchen too. Something as simple as a spice rack can cut down on kitchen clutter. (I keep my spices sorted in alphabetical order, but you may not want to go that far. [imgclear]
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