The Practical, Non-Hipster Tech Gift Guide
Gadgets for a geek’s lap, body and home—not necessarily the coolest but always functional.
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If you're looking for a collection of trendy gizmos that go well with a pair of Chuck Taylors and a plaid shirt, this isn't it. Our tech gift guide emphasizes practicality, price and specs over style. You won't find any Snapchat Spectacles here. As we head into the holiday shopping season, consider something more functional for your geeky loved ones.
Apple recently updated its MacBook Pro lineup for the first time in a couple of years. The new machines are zippy, with faster processors and graphics chips, and some even have a touchscreen strip built into the keyboard. It looks great on a live-edge wooden table at a third-wave coffee shop.