Tech
Did you forget to make a GitHub contribution today? You better open up your laptop, go to GitHub, scroll down to your contribution chart and check.... or you could just glance to the right on your computer table to see this awesome device that infuses both the software and hardware world. Plus, it seems to give off a nice green ambient light. Mood lighting baby.
Keeping your tools it tip-top shape is the sign of a true craftsperson. As programmers, one of our main tools is our keyboard. As we are in our flow state and furiously typing away while grabbing a snack every now and then, our keyboard can quickly get dirty. This tool by OXO helps get all the nooks and crannies and ensure no one give you weird looks because they see a piece of chip hanging out of the spacebar key.
This gift combines two of my passions, programming and music production. The mousepad contains a stylized version of the class Roland 808 drum machine that has been used in music production since 1980, now that is staying power!
As programmers, we spend a lot of our time hunched over a keyboard, staring at a screen which can lead to terrible posture if we're not conscious. The Upright Go 2 is a smart posture trainer with a companion app to help you train yourself into a better posture. If the developer in your life isn't standing up straight with a nice confident pose anymore, this may be the perfect gift!
As software engineers, we are drawn to data and metrics. That is why I was excited when my wife bought me this Muse 2 Smart Headband to help me collect some data about my meditation practice. This headband uses advanced EEG brain sensors to detect your brain activity and provide you with real-time feedback in the form of gentle audio sounds through your headphones.
Software engineers often work in bustling environments or open offices where noise can become a considerable distraction. The Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones feature top-tier noise cancellation technology, allowing users to drown out background noise and focus on their tasks at hand. This feature is especially useful in coding or debugging sessions where concentration is key.