STACK #190 Aug 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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TECH LIFEE THE FATHER’S DAY FIX month This Father’s Day is just around the corner. Stuck for ideas? Don’t sweat – we’ve got you covered! W hether it’s your father, a father figure or just that special person who has been with you throughout your life when you’ve needed them, Father’s Day is an opportunity to show them they’re appreciated and loved. Buying a gift in general is never an easy proposition, but buying a gift for your Dad is Dark Souls difficult. They’ve either got everything they can possibly want already or they simply respond with, “Don’t get me anything” which usually translates to “I don’t know what I want and to be honest, I can’t be bothered to think about it”. That doesn’t give you a great deal to work with, so sometimes you need to channel your inner sleuth and think outside of the socks/tools/undies/deodorant gifting box. Spend some time writing up a list of Dad’s interests to try and reveal some options. Outside of being an all-round legend with the family, what does he do on his downtime? Is there anything you can determine that he really needs? Listen out for verbal pointers, too. Before you know it, you’ll have a bucketful of ideas. If all else fails, here are some general gift ideas that might get you out of a muddle...

We’ve made it to August and we’ve got another bumper LifeTech edition for you, kicking off with our Father’s Day guide.Yep, it’s just around the corner again but don’t despair – we’re getting in early with gift ideas for you to take the pain out of buying decisions. Alongside a slew of potential presents, we’ve put together a five-page tech gifting guide. Electric rideables are fast becoming the must-have item in 2020. From scooters to skateboards, we take a look at what they’re all about and how you can get onboard. Finally, we review Netgear’s blinding new Nighthawk MK63Wi-Fi 6 mesh router, and test Norton’s LifeLock complete security package that will keep your devices and personal information as safe as houses.

ACTIVE DAD Fitness is at the forefront for many dads looking to combat the kilos that haunt a slowing metabolism, and there’s a plethora of gifting opportunities for the active dad. Activity trackers and sports watches are the obvious place to start; these devices monitor performance and track health, providing the perfect exercise accompaniment. Sports headphones are another essential item to consider, and these are designed to stay on the noggin or in the ears no matter how tough the workout is. Maybe a set of smart scales to track weight loss, too?

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