Computer Accessory Gifts They'll Actually Use Every Day

Two 6 ft cables with a reinforced nylon exterior rated for 5,000 bends make this an easy gift for anyone whose charger never quite reaches the couch. It supports up to 60W Power Delivery, so it can handle phones, tablets and many laptops. Buyers praise the reach and flexibility, and say it works with Apple devices and CarPlay.

Ink isn't glamorous, but a black and tri-color pair for a DeskJet or Envy printer saves someone an annoying errand right before a school deadline. The pack yields roughly 120 black and 100 color pages, ideal for homework and household printing. Check their printer model first, since it only fits the listed HP 67 machines.

Anyone still wrestling with a touchpad will appreciate this compact, ambidextrous mouse with a tiny nano receiver and up to a year of battery life from the included AA. It works with Windows, Mac and laptops straight out of the box. Reviewers find it comfortable, though its small size suits small to medium hands best.

For the person who just got a PS5 or Xbox Series X, this certified 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 cable supports 4K at 120Hz and variable refresh rate. Buyers report great picture quality at 120FPS on both consoles. The braided nylon jacket and reinforced ends add durability for a cable that gets moved around.

This full-size wireless combo turns a cramped laptop setup into a proper workstation, with a number pad, eight multimedia hotkeys and quiet low-profile keys. The keyboard is spill-resistant and rated for 36 months of battery life, the mouse for 12. Buyers call it very good value, which makes it feel like a bigger gift than it costs.

Plenty of cars and wall bricks still have USB-A ports, and this pair of 3 ft braided cables bridges them to USB-C phones. Reviewers say it works well with CarPlay and Android Auto and describe it as soft and flexible. It charges at up to 15W, so think convenience rather than speed.

Owners of HP Envy Photo, Envy Inspire or Tango printers will welcome a fresh black and tri-color set for holiday cards and photo albums. It offers a higher approximate yield than the HP 67 pack, at 200 black and 165 color pages. Customers rate the print quality highly.

Apple's woven 2 m cable feels like a small luxury to unwrap, and its 240W rating covers iPhone, iPad and MacBook charging. Buyers like the quality of the woven design and its convenient length for a desk or bedside. Note that it transfers data only at USB 2 speeds and comes without a power adapter.