It's the thought that counts, right? Wrong. An ill-considered gift may mistakenly say "I like you, but not that much," "I'm not sure where this is going," or "I'm listening to you, but I'm not hearing you." Avoid buying a lemon this year and consult our buying tips, organized by category.
10 mistakes to avoid
Don't give the gift of a tech lemon. Here is what you need to know before you buy, in 11 different categories.
Smart Shopper
Each week, Editor at Large Janice Chen walks the virtual aisles to find you the hottest deals on great gifts. Think of her as your personal tech shopper.