Fun Gifts for Computer Geeks or Programmers
Fun Gifts for the Computer Geeks or Programmers in your life
Believe it or not, the holidays will soon be upon us, which means some of you may be searching for the perfect gifts for computer geeks or programmers on your list(or maybe this list will bring inspiration for your own wishlist…hint hint). Of course, any of these gifts will work at other times of the year too…birthdays, anniversaries, or any other occasion you feel like giving a little love to the computer geek, programmer, coder or tech geek in your life.
To make things a little easier this busy festive season, I’ve put together a list of the top geek gifts that I love and recommend. Check them out below.
These are just a few of the ones that make my Tech Girl heart happy…
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Gifts for Computer geeks, Programmers, Coders, & Computer Geeks
Fun Coffee Mugs
Most computer geeks, programmers, coders, IT guys or computer geeks I know run on of lots and lots of coffee…so another coffee mugs will surely come in handy.
These fun mugs celebrate the programmer in our lives and let them know that even though we know they’re strange, we still love them. Check out these other links for more fun coffee mugs that the computer geek, programmer, coder, IT guy or the computer geek in your life will enjoy.
Travel Mugs & Cups for computer geeks
This is just a sampling of the coffee mugs, travel mugs, and tumblers available! You can find even more fun coffee mugs and drinkware that will be perfect for the programmer, coder or tech geek in your life.
Funny T-shirts
As with the mugs, there are tons of funny t-shirts that will make the programmer, coder or tech geek in your life happy. Check out more here.
Circuit Board Socks
Your toes will be cozy in these eye-catching, thick, comfy Circuit Board socks. Show everyone your love of science, computers, and-or soldering with these awesome socks.
Blue light Blocking glasses
Blue Light Blocking Glasses – Get rid of tired eyes, eye strain, headaches, and migraines as well as protecting your eyes from long term damage. The advanced manufacturing process allows these blue light glasses to block more blue light without getting that harsh yellow found in other glasses for computer eye strain.
Programming Novelty Gifts
Most of these are just fun little gifts to let your programmer, coder or tech geek know that they are loved.
What if William Shakespeare were asked to generate the Fibonacci series or Jane Austen had to write a factorial program? In If Hemingway Wrote JavaScript, author Angus Croll imagines short JavaScript programs as written by famous wordsmiths. The result is a peculiar and charming combination of prose, poetry, and programming.
A true computer geek will appreciate these fun Floppy Disk Coasters. They can be fun conversation starters for young people in tech or a reminder of computing humble beginnings.
Software Engineer´s Humor Edition – A 24-Page Hardcover Booklet with Funny Quotes and Innovative Designs Makes This Journal The for Your Favorite Computer Programmer, Tech Geek or Coder
Programmer Definition Funny Glass Christmas Ornament
PopSockets Grip and Stand for Phones and Tablets – Rubber duck debugging design with the funny quote “Stuck? Explain it to the duck”. Great for a computer programmer, a web developer or anyone who loves coding, enjoys programmer humor and sarcasm and uses this debugging method to fix code.
Binary Watch
WHAT IS A BINARY WATCH? A binary clock displays the time in the language of computers, the binary system. It contains only ones and zeros, but you can easily transform it into our normal numeral system.
Educational, Learn by Doing Gifts
I don’t know about you…but I think Robotic stuff is WAY COOL!! Don’t be fooled by the fact that some of these items are for kids! If you are just starting out learning to code these kits can be a great place to start because it gives you a hands-on approach to learning.
The Pragmatic Programmer
The Pragmatic Programmer (20th Anniversary Edition) is one of those rare tech books you’ll read, re-read, and read again over the years. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced practitioner, you’ll come away with fresh insights each and every time.
sprk+ sphero
SPRK+ is Sphero’s complete educational robot designed to teach more than just programming.
Evo App-connected coding robot
Evo App-Connected Coding Robot (Black) – An award-winning coding robot that unleashes your inner creator (ages 9+, Beginner to Master coding)
Raspberry pi Car diy robot kit
SunFounder Raspberry Pi Car DIY Robot Kit for Kids and Adults – STEM ROBOTICS KIT – A complete RPI robot kit based on Raspberry Pi
Let’s start coding kit
Let’s Start Coding Base Coding Kit from Kids 9+ Learn Real Code Hands-On | Free Lessons and Guides Included!
Ultimate custom self-driving robot vehicle kit
RoboticsU | Ultimate Custom Self Driving Robots Vehicle Kit – A complete robotics kit with over 400 versatile pieces and components that provides a fun, hands-on way for kids and parents to explore the world of robotics as it relates to self-driving vehicles.
coder mip the stem0based toy robot
WowWee – Coder MiP The STEM-Based Toy Robot – Transparent – Programmable version of the world’s favorite balancing robot with a brand new app
There are even gifts for the computer geeks or programmers of the future
Let’s make sure our future generation of programmers, coders, and tech geeks are prepared…
Board books for babies
Funny programming onesies
Hopefully, this list gives you some fun gift ideas for the programmer or all-around tech geek in your life.
Check out this post about gifts for techy dads.
If you are a programmer, coder, or tech geek and have more gift ideas that you would enjoy, let me know in the comments below.
These are great Holiday gift ideas Sandy! My son is a computer fan and these will give me some great ideas. Thanks! xx
Wow! even CSS for babies, love it. Thanks for this great list Sandy. 🙂
These are such cute ideas! I love the different mugs! :]
My husband thanks you for this list, lol!
Great ideas! I need to get the auto parts sculpture for my son!