8 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for the Beloved Tech Pro in Your Home 

IT professionals live and breathe tech - so it’s tempting to get them a tech gift. The problem is, they usually have and know the latest and greatest. How can you possibly get them something that’s up to par and that fits your budget?  

Here’s a last-minute list of 8 holiday gift ideas for IT professionals by IT professionals to make your gifting a little easier:

  1. Fresh hardware, like the 16” M1 Macbook Pro 

    The latest Mac finally fixes the bad butterfly keyboard, eliminates the annoying touch bar, and provides much needed external ports. Oh, and that screen! 🤩 

  2. Something with sentimental value, like a memento from a shared vacation. 

    A lot of us tech pros spend our days in the thick of, well, technology. Something with a human element, like a framed photo from a shared experience, is always appreciated.  

  3. Shopping for an employee? Consider something to make their life easier at work.  

    Our CTO, Steve, loves his Parallels subscription, a cross-platform solution that enables access to applications and files on any device or operating system. 

  4. A gift card to their favorite gaming platform (or a Game Pass Ultimate subscription for the Xbox player in your life). 

    This one is particularly timely, since Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5 and Battlefield 2042 recently came out. And we’re looking forward to February, when Elden Ring drops. 

  5. Got a hands-on and creative tech pro in your home? A 3-D printer is the gift that keeps giving.  

    This article details the best 3D printers for 2022, across a range of prices and sizes. And don’t forget the filament. 😉 

  6. For the IT pro who also loves movies - merch from their favorite film.  

    Here are 39 Legendary Star Wars Coffee Mugs from Another Realm. And if Star Wars isn’t it, consider sweatshirts, posters, blankets, or even movie props for the film of choice.  

  7. Spread extra holiday cheer with the gift of a laugh via all-too-relatable humor.  

    Because anyone in a tech support role (whether officially or unofficially) wishes we’d try this solution first, this Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again? shirt packs a punch. 

  8. And for the IT pro who really has it all … something edible is always a hit.  

    This Harry and David Festive Holiday Tin with popcorn and other treats is making us drool. Want a local option? Try Goldbelly and send an edible piece of home to the person who can’t make it home for the holidays.  

Elizabeth Davis