Here’s your tech-savvy xmas gift guide

Need some inspo this giving season? We’ve pulled together a list of our Support team’s top tech recommendations, to make your Christmas shopping as simple as possible!  

Whether you’re shopping for the ultimate gamer, smart home tech enthusiast, or someone who just appreciates a good gadget – we’ve got you covered.

Keep reading for our techy take on the perfect Christmas gift…

Master the mouse

Heather suggests the Logitech Mx Master mouse for a seamless experience, especially when navigating across multiple monitors. With fast scrolling and a wireless design, it not only boosts productivity but also declutters your workspace.

For the gaming aficionados, Billy recommends the Roccat Kone XP Gaming mouse. The programmable buttons for gaming macros and switchable DPI provide a customizable and precise gaming experience, ensuring you’re always ahead in the virtual world.

For more everyday use, Adam values the simplicity of a wireless mouse. Easy to use, travel-friendly, and fuss-free with no wires – it’s a practical gift for those who appreciate efficiency in their workspace.

Remote control convenience

Liam’s choice? The convenience of turning lights and appliances off remotely ,with smart bulbs and smart plugs. It’s not about being lazy, it’s simple smart home automation, adding a touch of futuristic ease to everyday tasks.

Howard suggests a smart bulb + Google Home combo for the ultimate in-home control. Turn your lights on and off with just a voice command or a tap of your smartphone, bringing modern convenience to your living space.

Noise-cancelling headphones

Dylan’s pick is noise-cancelling headphones. Not just useful for focusing, but also as a valuable tool for preventing overstimulation. Ideal for both work and leisure, they make for a thoughtful and practical gift.

Wireless device charger

David suggests a wireless device charger, a universally appreciated gift that eliminates the hassle of tangled wires. It’s a practical and stylish addition to anyone’s tech arsenal.

If you want to step it up a notch, Tom’s pick is a smart bedside table for a bedroom. With wireless phone charging and a built-in speaker – it combines functionality with style, making it a high-end gift for those who appreciate modern living.

Firestick for endless entertainment

For under £50, Ben recommends a Firestick. With all your streaming services in one place and the added bonus of Freeview TV, it’s a versatile and affordable gift for entertainment lovers.

Boosting your home broadband

Tom emphasises the importance of a wi-fi extender to ensure you’re covered throughout your home. Perfect for eliminating dead zones, an extender guarantees seamless connectivity in the hard-to-reach corners of your home, making it an ideal gift for anyone looking to enhance their internet experience.

A nostalgic Tamagotchi

Taking a trip down memory lane, Graham recommends a Tamagotchi(Not so cutting edge, but perfect for the old school type). This unique gift is a nostalgic throwback to the past!

More gadgets need more megabits

Rest assured, as you receive a load of new top tech gifts and gadgets this Christmas, Grain Full Fibre broadband has the power for you to connect and use them all in perfect harmony.

With lightning-fast speeds and unwavering reliability, don’t let the fear of buffering broadband dampen your festive spirit!

Get more this holiday season, check your postcode and supercharge your broadband with Grain.

• Regularly upload or download large files 
• Use demanding applications 
• Make lots of video calls 

When you’re sending a large file to a client, backing up work to the cloud, sharing a presentation or joining a video call, you’re uploading data. That’s why Grain offers symmetrical upload and download speeds on its Full Fibre packages. Symmetrical speeds mean your upload speed is the same as your download speed. So if your package gives you 500Mbps download, you’ll also get 500Mbps upload. 
 
What broadband speed is best for video calls? 
For video calls, both your download and upload speeds matter. You need enough download speed to receive everyone else’s audio and video, and enough upload speed to send your own. The good news? With Grain, all our Full Fibre packages come with symmetrical upload and download speeds. Even our lower-speed packages have enough capacity for regular video calls, so you can’t go wrong. If you’re working from home alongside a busy household, we recommend choosing a faster package, so you have enough capacity for video calls and everything else happening on your connection. 
 
How to get the most out of your home broadband 
Fast speeds don’t matter if you’ve got a bad home setup. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the best out of your internet connection.  

Give your router some space: Your router isn’t a piece of furniture; it’s a piece of tech. Keep it somewhere open and unobstructed, rather than tucked inside a cupboard or behind other objects. 

Go wired: If you’re doing important calls, skip the Wi-Fi. Plug your device directly into the router with an Ethernet cable for a more consistent connection. 

Check what’s using your connection: If your connection seems slow, look at what else is happening on your network. There could be long forgotten devices still connected. 
 
Why choose Grain Full Fibre for working from home? 
Grain Full Fibre packages offer speeds up to 2Gig, with symmetrical upload and download speeds and unlimited data. And because we don’t do in-contract price rises, the price you agree to stays the same for the duration of your contract.  While most providers make you share a fibre cable with neighbouring properties. At Grain, every home has their own personal fibre cable, so you’re not sharing speeds or seeing dropouts at peak times when all your neighbours hop online.  
 
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