Whether you’re splashing out or need a stocking filler, these are ideal gifts for the PC lover in your life this holiday season

THE FESTIVE SEASON is about spending time with family and friends, but it’s also a great time to be dropping hints about what new toys you’d like to receive when the gift-giving commences. Thankfully, the elves here at Maximum PC have scoured the market for the best presents for PC lovers this year, whether that’s yourself or someone you love.

Our guide covers everything from the high-end to the bargain basement. From complete systems to mice, there’s something for every kind of computer lover this December. We’ve categorized our picks into each type of PC user, so whether you’re shopping for a gamer, a creative type, or a road warrior, there’ll be something here to make them happy.

As always, we’d love to know what you think of our list, so if you have any suggestions, email editor@maximumpc. com and we’ll include them in our Christmas issue, out on 6th December. Happy Holidays!

THE STREAMER

If you like to show your gaming skills off to the world, create your own YouTube tutorials, or just give your Zoom calls a presentational upgrade, then these are the presents to ask for. Lights, camera, action!

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ELGATO STREAM DECK MINI

The Elgato Stream Deck Mini not only gives livestreams the controllability of a TV studio setup, but it’s also an excellent productivity tool. You can customize buttons to switch between a game and a webcam in a livestream, control your smart home, or switch between email client and web browser in Windows. Once you get used to this nifty device, it’s difficult to live without it. $80, www.elgato.com

SPLASH THE CASH

AVERMEDIA PW513 LIVE STREAMER CAM 4K

While 1080p is enough for most streamers, why not up the production quality with a 4K webcam? AVerMedia’s PW513 uses a Sony Exmor sensor for excellent video quality and has a 94° ultra-wide angle lens so you can fit lots in the frame. There’s also a privacy shutter and a stand that swivels the camera