2022 Wishmas Guide... for the Ladies!

 

Seasons Greetings Gift Hunters! While women have varying preferences, I will try my best to present a list that makes the most sense. Women love tech almost as much as men, but there are enough differences to make gift shopping a challenge. I hope to make the overall process simpler for you. 

Phones are great, but they're also a necessity for daily communication, and safety. So if you're in the market for a new phone, here are flagship recommendations with quality and affordability in mind.

Google Pixel 7 has great quality for $599, it's $300 less than the pro version. The pro version has more RAM, a telephoto lens as the third lens, and it's 0.4" larger. The specs of the standard 7 may not be as good, but it's a great phone that's a total win for $599.

6.3" FHD+ OLED Screen up to 90Hz
50MP Dual Rear camera
1080 x 2400 OLED at 416ppi which is slightly lower than the Pixel 6
HDR Support
On-board VPN coming soon
Google Tensor G2
IP68 Water resistant Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back. I find this valuable for protection against spilled drinks and when your phone calls into the sink.

4355 mAh3 Battery
Pixel Adaptive Battery lasts up to 72 hours on extreme battery saver in case of emergencies.
8GB RAM. The pro is 12GB RAM.

OnePlus 10T is another great option, even if you haven't heard of the brand before. It's a smaller company but it has made waves for over 10 years or longer. OnePlus provides really good flagship phones with quality that challenges the rivals for reasonable prices. The OnePlus 10T comes in this really cute jade green color and an elegant (moonstone) black for $599.

50MP Triple Camera

6.7" 120 Hz Fluid AMOLED Screen

2412 x 1080 Pixels at 394 ppi

HDR10+

8GB LPDDR5. There is also a 16GB option.

128GB storage

4800 mAh

Phones are appreciated no matter a woman's age, and if she's had the same phone for a number of years it could be time for a change. iPhone and Galaxy are also options if you're willing to pay a little more or she's willing to trade in her current phone.

Cell phones cannot be listed without a power bank, because there are so many instances where we're so busy we forget to charge our phone and it's not safe to be without power. These two options are very reasonable in price when compared to other brands, but one has more features in its masculine frame.

The Liquipel Powertek 20,000 mAh power bank is $15.00. You can charge with USB-A or USB-C. The charger has two charging ports and carries a 1-year warranty. The design of the Liquipel Powertek 20,000 is very subtle in comparison to the Durecopow 20,000 mAh solar charging power bank. 

The Durecopow is a more rugged masculine design that's marketed to campers, but the versatility of this power bank makes it a great option. It's a power bank that we can charge through the standard port, but we can also charge it with solar power in instances where we have no access to electricity. I find this to be a great feature for emergencies. This option also has a compass, and a dual-led flashlight It also features dual ports for charging. Peace of mind is valuable, so a power bank is a plus.

TV is a given because it's always a plus to relax after a long day. It doesn't matter if you're gaming or enjoying your favorite show, a good tv is always a welcomed addition to your space. One of the best budget 4K TVs is the TCL 4-Series.

The 43" model is priced at $218 and features Roku built-in for streaming right out of the box with your internet connection.

This is a larger size but it's reasonable for an apartment or a bedroom. It's not as thin as you may assume, but the appearance is pleasant. The sizes range from 43" to a whopping 85" option, and feature Dolby Digital Plus.

If you sleep better at night with a familiar brand, then consider the LG 50" 4K UHD for $318.

The TV that she would appreciate the most as a gamer, would have to be a Samsung 4K QLED Smart TV. No Xbox is required to enjoy Game Pass, just connect your controller and sign into your account. The 43" option is $477.99.

It's hard to really say what the women in your life may want if you don't know for sure, sometimes it's safe to be cliche but get some intel. Clothing is an option, but if you're not sure and it's nothing with a cool theme then gift cards are a nice addition to your best guess if she hasn't presented you with a wishmas list.

A gift that keeps on giving is education, and Udemy has a vast library of affordable courses. If she desires to learn an additional skill for her field of expertise or a new skill, this Udemy courses can help. Courses cover web development, AWS Certification, Drawing, Python, Excel, and much more.

You can learn anywhere with Udemy. Learning on the go is a plus, but it may prove to be a challenge in public settings if she doesn't have headphones. So consider a good affordable pair of headphones with an active noise cancelation feature, a long battery life, and good sound.

The 1More Aero has 7 hours of battery life per charge and 28 hours with the charging case. The headphones feature fast charging that also gives you 3 hours of playtime after 15 minutes of charging. This gift will allow her to listen to the lessons, music, movies with spatial sound, and phone calls.

If you're still unsure, don't forget, women also need purses and bags. There are traditional purses, but there are also anime purses like the small One Piece Chopper shoulder bag. When it comes to carrying laptops, I do feel that a number of women don't care to carry around book bags and so they will stick to a large tote to accommodate it. However, there are some very fashion-forward and functional book bags worth considering. Book bags prevent the weight from being solely on one side when you're carrying a lot.

Happy shopping, and don't forget a cute unexpected gift. Tea is steadily growing in popularity for its benefits and taste, and a cutesy teapot with cups is sure to make her smile. This fortune cat teapot has everything she needs to make and serve her favorite tea. This cute option comes in red and white with gold trim.

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Bonelab - Strap on your VR headset and get prepared for one wild ride!

 

BONELAB
Sentenced to death, you embody an outcast escaping fate. Discover a pathway to a hidden underground research facility. A series of challenging experiments and discoveries await. A road to the truth calls from the void.

Physics to the core
Boneworks' realistic physics systems are fully improved and polished. Interact with the game world with consistent confidence.

Visceral VR combat
Using a variety of ranged, melee, and exotic physics weapons, engage enemy encounters with an entire armory at your disposal.

Be anyone you want
Custom avatar importing enables you to play through the game looking however you want, with physical stats to match.

Layered Narrative
After discovering an underground lab in MythOS city, you will have access to a variety of game locations including arenas, obstacle courses, tactical trials, sandboxes, experimental modes, and user-generated levels. Collecting items, avatars, and clues from these locations enable you to progress through the mysterious story.

游戏开始！

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First 30: Eastward

 

PC | Nintendo Switch

DESCRIPTION

Eastward is a beautifully detailed and charming adventure game, from Shanghai-based indie developers, Pixpil.

In the near-future, society is starting to collapse, and the human population is at an all-time low. A deadly toxic presence has spread across the land, destroying and devouring everything in its path.

Those who could escape the miasma flocked to underground villages to start a new life. But for a hardworking miner and a mysterious young girl, the hope of a thriving outside world beckons…

Escape the tyrannical clutches of Sandfill’s subterranean society and join Eastward’s unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above! Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail.

Game Features

Discover the wonderfully weird world of Eastward. Climb aboard the cross-country railway which spans this decaying continent, stopping off to explore its bustling towns, curious campsites and shady forests.


Fend off peculiar monsters and ferocious bosses with John’s weapon of choice - be it a flamethrower, cog-shooter or your trusty ol’ frying pan. Feeling merciful? Try temporarily stunning them with Sam’s kinetic blast.


Switch between John and Sam to solve environmental puzzles and fight your way through formidable dungeons. Separate the duo to unlock hidden paths or stick together as you traverse a perilous landscape.


Get to know a quirky cast of characters with oodles of personality! Immerse yourself in a heartwarming story-driven adventure, packed with fun and wacky humour.

Create deliciously authentic Eastwardian cuisine using (mostly) fresh, organic ingredients from toxic forests, potcrab farms and abandoned malls. These delicacies will grant health bonuses, power boosts and secret boons.


Bop along to a wonderfully upbeat soundtrack composed by Joel Corelitz (Death Stranding, Hohokum, The Unfinished Swan ), with sound design from Irish studio, Hyperduck Soundworks ( Dust: An Elysian Tail, Kingdom Rush )

 Eastward is a nice game that delivered a nice dose of awesome in this First30, and... I look forward to diving in further to see where things go.

Contains adult humor and some mature themes.

Speaking of game devs, if you have an interest in development... don't sleep on the current no-code game dev bundle.

By the way, here's Metal Slug as mentioned in the video.

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2022 Wishmas Guide... for the Office Space!

 

Seasons Greetings Office Workers! While we could simply make a list of items for you to consider for yourself... you gotta show the ole office space some love (we'll get back to you later)! At times our office spaces can be as bland as some meals (I'm not pointing fingers), but... that doesn't have to be the case. Consider items that dial up the coolness + functionality of your office space as seen below.

I'd probably have to give coolness + functionality to the 3-in-1 chargers. Certainly, some are better than others, but consider which is better for you and is actually compatible with your device. If you prefer a charger that can charge Apple & Android, you don't have to swap it out when you change phones. The 3-in-1 chargers like this one... allow you to charge your phone, smartwatch, and wireless earbuds without having cords running to 3 different charging stations. Not only does it give functionality it's sure to put a smile on the faces of minimalists.

This isn't exactly an eye-catching addition to the office, but... this particular product focuses on those days when you're just that jacked up or you need a little nap. This is a deluxe memory foam travel nap/sleeping pillow for your desktop. You put your face in the hole as seen here... and run your arm through the cove below. You can store this in a bag so that the dust doesn't set up residence, and when you're in need of some Z's, just whip this out.

Keep your alarm clock at the ready so that you don't oversleep with this, but... for those of you with the time to nap, it's worth it. This comes to mind even more so for game developers and other software developers who have to work through crunch times when they don't have a choice but to sleep in the office if they're going to get any sleep. Remember, some devs even sleep under their desks during this time. This doesn't just work on the desk, you can position yourself on the floor the same way or lean it on a chair and lay your head back in the opening. I may have one of these

I have to include earbuds on this list for a few reasons, active noise cancellation for those times you need to cut out the background noise, the ability to take phone calls while jotting down info, and for some options even have the ability to connect devices simultaneously like the 1More Evo. This comes in handy when you want to connect your earbuds to your phone and PC without the need to swap.

Speaking of the 1More Evo, what I've mentioned above... doesn't even cover the hi-res audio, but... you can check out the full review, here.

This next item is cool + functional, and no... you don't necessarily need something so ridiculously interesting sitting on your desk, but... deep down in your heart is a little kid that's like "Oh but yes I do, and a big bowl of cereal!". 

This is the Divoom Ditoo, and as far as function goes... it's a 10W DSP speaker with a screen that displays the reactive pixel art equalizer. The fun and function don't stop there, the mechanical keys work, along with the little joystick + you can use it as a clock, a white noise machine, an alarm clock, gives social media notifications, provides weather conditions, etc. This thing is kickass, and you might have visitors to your office space just to check it out.

The fun doesn't stop there, no no no! The duh of the day is... you can play games, but... you can also make beats, and... there's a full community of artists and creators that use this thing who create pixel art and so forth. This is one of those devices that keeps on giving, and who wouldn't want to take the edge off from a stressful call or enjoy a small break creating pixel art or something?

I still don't know a lot of people who have mug warmers in their offices, but... I know quite a few people who love to drink coffee and find themselves microwaving tall cups of joe. Why not just get a mug warmer and call it a day? You keep the coffee warm, make tea, hot chocolate... and (wait for it...) keep ramen noodles or something warm. 

This isn't as cool, but this set isn't bad looking and it's functional, especially for those of you who like to work past lunch. This Sweet Life set comes with the warmer, the cup, the cup lid, and the spoon in a nice gift set. If you gift one of these out, consider adding the person's favorite coffee, cocoa, or tea as a secondary gift.

This also works wonders for those of you who work under the weather and need warm Theraflu.

I have to put this on here... because of the cool + functional design. This is the PowerPort Cube, and as you see, it has a mounting tray that allows for it to be attached and detached as needed... just in case you need to put it to use elsewhere. The mount allows for it to be placed in a number of areas... whether it be standing on your desktop (which I'd probably have some sort of 3M strips or something for that), mounted on the wall, or mounted under your desk... which would work great in the area you need it most for quick hookups. The 3M pads would also work for those of you with a glass desk.

Nothing like having a convenient place to hook up, and outside of your desk, having these in various places around your office, office building, or home... is a win. Think about having one of these mounted underneath a coffee table top near the edge, no one has to reach around going that awkward search for an outlet.

There are different models, and the one I like the most is actually the cheapest. I wish it had a USB-C port like the one you see in black here, but I like the position of the USB ports on the side. The placement of the others isn't horrible, but if you attach them beneath a desk like this one, they wouldn't be as easy in terms of connecting the USB cables (outside of the USB-C). Maybe that's why they have one.

I'd recommend a desk that works well as a work table. I love desks like these because I love big commercial work tables but I also appreciate a good desk. This particular desk is not just a desk that comes in 3 different sizes with the 63" max coming in less than $170, but... you also get the cable management equipped + a headphone holder + a large mousepad + a cup holder + a game & USB controller rack. 

I recommend this desk for those who don't plan to lay the weight on it because this desk can only handle a max capacity of 260 lbs. It's not exactly commercial strength, but at the same time... the average person isn't going to overload their desk with items. So if you like what you see, the sizes range from 63" to 55" at $129.99 to the smallest  44" desk at $94.99.

I was going to wrap this up with the desk, but I completely forget about this adjustable LED double headlight. It has a level of cool based on the look, but it's super functional... delivering 3 color temp options + 10 brightness settings and you can shift it. One of the reasons this is included is because at times you don't want the light in your face and would prefer to focus it on a book or your art, etc.

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