It is very important to know the interests of each person before you hit the shops in search of that unique gift.

If you have a friend who is obsessed with computers there is a huge range of gift ideas. However if you are not knowledgeale in computers you can buy the wrong thing like, for example, you may buy the computer game which doesn't play on your friend's computer. But there is a wide range of novelty Christmas gifts which can put a smile on the face of any computer fanatic.

USB gadgets are very popular presents nowadays with anything from a fan to a desktop vacuum available to plug into any standard USB port. You can find a lot of different USB toys and choose the one which could apeal to the person you are buying a present for.

There is also another useful gift for computer users- mouse mat. Mats can be of various shapes and sizes and can become an ideal, simple and inexpensive Chirstmas gift. Mouse mats are very small and it is easy to post them which is very beneficial if your freinds or realtives live overseas.

If you decide to buy a computer mouse try to look for a special one. Most computer users have an ordinary old computer mouse and will be very happy to have a new one which can bring a smile to their face every time they sit down at their computer. For instance, you can look for a bright orange mouse created in a shape of a goldfish or a mouse in the shape of a car if the recipient is young an has just passed his driving test. Some computer mice can even incude working headlights. Your choices are unlimited there are also computer mice with animal stripes and spots, and even one in the shape of a ghost.

The main key to choosing the right gift is to find more time and don't get caught in the trap of running around the shops on Christmas Eve and panicking because most of the best gifts have long since sold out. You should think about the character and preferences of the person you want to buy a present for and consider what other interests he or she has apart from computers and then try to combine the two in some ways. 

In short, a little advance planning can help you choose the  right gifts for the right people – and enjoy a Christmas to remember.