{"id":130864,"date":"2021-11-02T15:01:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T22:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=130864"},"modified":"2025-05-20T17:36:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T00:36:17","slug":"the-ultimate-holiday-shopping-guide-secure-gadgets-for-everyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/the-ultimate-holiday-shopping-guide-secure-gadgets-for-everyone\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The holidays are almost here!\u00a0That means it\u2019s time to start making your list and checking it\u00a0twice.\u00a0To help prepare you for this year\u2019s holiday shopping spree, McAfee is providing you with the ultimate holiday shopping list for every\u00a0Tech lover\u00a0in your family.\u00a0Here are the devices to keep on your radar this holiday shopping season and what you should use to protect them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the Gaming Guru <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know someone who enjoys vanquishing aliens, building virtual amusement parks, and\u202fonline battle\u202froyale? There\u2019s a good chance that you do, as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/videogame-hackers-are-stealing-players-accounts-and-loot-during-pandemic-11599570006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">online gaming traffic increased 30%<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from the first to the second quarter of 2020.\u00a0For the gaming guru in your life, consider gifting them a top-of-the-line\u00a0gaming laptop\u00a0so,\u00a0they don\u2019t have to compromise portability for playability. If they prefer to play in the comfort of their own home, consider giving the gamer in your life a snazzy new\u00a0gaming monitor. This will allow them to enjoy a crystal-clear resolution, rapid refresh rate, and size to bring their virtual world to life. And to truly immerse\u00a0your gamer in a new realm, gift them a new\u00a0gaming console\u00a0so\u00a0they can enjoy\u00a0optimal\u00a0speed\u00a0and stellar game lineups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When shopping for your\u00a0gamer, consider how you can empower them to stay secure while they play. A security solution like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee\u00a0Gamer Security<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0not only\u00a0delivers\u00a0a faster, quieter, and safer experience, but it can also boost a rig\u2019s performance. This antivirus software\u00a0detects\u00a0threats through the cloud\u00a0and\u202foptimizes resources to minimize frame drops. Gamers can even customize\u00a0which games to boost (or even add other apps\u00a0they\u2019d like to boost), which\u00a0background services to pause,\u00a0and more.\u202fThis\u00a0improves\u00a0your gamer\u2019s\u00a0experience\u00a0and also\u00a0keeps\u00a0them safe while they play.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the Mobile Mastermind<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does your tech-savvy teen love to browse on the go? Or perhaps you have a college student who likes to bring their online studying and video streaming with them beyond the home. For the\u00a0mobile mastermind\u00a0in your family,\u00a0gift\u00a0them a new\u00a0smartphone\u00a0or tablet this holiday season.\u00a0These devices will allow your loved ones to access all their favorite apps and surf the web anytime, anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the World Wide Web constantly at their fingertips, enable your family\u00a0members to surf the internet with confidence by employing the help of\u00a0a\u00a0safe browsing\u00a0solution\u00a0like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/safe-browser\/mcafee-webadvisor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee\u00a0WebAdvisor<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This\u00a0trusty companion, available for free and included in\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/mcafee-total-protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee Total Protection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0app for iOS and Android,\u00a0helps keep users safe from threats like malware and phishing attempts.\u00a0Web Advisor\u00a0blocks\u00a0malicious sites,\u00a0scans\u00a0downloads,\u00a0and\u00a0alerts\u00a0the user if a known threat is detected. With comprehensive security on their side, your\u00a0mobile\u00a0user\u00a0will be free to search, stream, and download\u00a0on the go.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the Smart Home Supervisor<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u202fnumber of\u202fsmart\u202fhouseholds\u00a0(households\u00a0that contain\u00a0connected\u00a0technology\u00a0and can interact with other IoT devices)\u00a0in the U.S. is expected to grow to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/887611\/number-of-smart-homes-in-the-smart-home-market-in-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f77.05 million by 2025.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0That may not come as a surprise, since\u00a0IoT devices have\u202fupped the convenience\u202fof tech users\u2019 lives\u202feverywhere.\u00a0Perhaps your\u00a0spouse\u00a0or parents love filling their home with the latest and greatest\u00a0smart home\u00a0gadgets. This holiday season, give them the gift of convenience with a smart TV, speaker, thermostat,\u00a0kitchen appliances,\u00a0a personal home assistant \u2013 the list of smart home devices goes on!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While these devices\u00a0can\u00a0provide greater efficiency to\u00a0anyone\u2019s life, it\u2019s important to be aware of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ah2R6-Zg6PQ&amp;t=65s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">potential risks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that come with this level of interconnectivity.\u00a0Many\u00a0product\u00a0designers\u00a0treat security as an afterthought,\u00a0rushing\u00a0to get their\u202fsmart\u202fdevices to market\u00a0and consequentially creating an easy access point for criminals to exploit. But fear not!\u00a0A solution like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/tips-tricks\/how-to-secure-your-smart-home-a-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee Secure Home Platform<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can automatically\u00a0secure connected devices through a router with McAfee protection. It can\u00a0hide\u00a0your IoT\u00a0devices from hackers,\u00a0giving you the confidence that\u00a0you\u00a0have\u00a0a solid line of defense against online threats.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the Fitness Fanatic<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the onset of the\u00a0pandemic,\u00a0people\u00a0adjusted their workout routines to accommodate for gym closures\u00a0and began to rely on other solutions to stay\u00a0fit. In fact, many\u00a0turned to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mobile-security\/how-to-keep-you-fitness-iot-devices-secured\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IoT devices used for virtual fitness<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0including\u00a0wearable fitness trackers and stationary machines equipped with digital interfaces.\u00a0Sound like someone you\u00a0know?\u00a0Consider giving them a stylish\u00a0new\u00a0or upgraded\u00a0smartwatch that allows them to track their daily step\u00a0count, heart rate,\u00a0and\u00a0sleep patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While these devices can be instrumental in tracking\u00a0users\u2019\u00a0activity levels, it\u2019s important to remember that wearable gadgets\u00a0collect\u00a0valuable\u00a0health\u00a0and location\u00a0data\u00a0a criminal could\u00a0exploit. To\u00a0keep your fitness fanatic happy and healthy without sweating their security, encourage them to install software updates immediately. This will\u00a0protect your\u00a0loved one\u2019s\u00a0device from reported bugs,\u202fenhance functionality, and seal up any security loopholes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secure for the Holidays\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As you plan your holiday shopping list this year, don\u2019t forget about\u00a0the gift that keeps on\u00a0giving:\u00a0the peace of mind that comes with having the right online\u00a0security! With comprehensive solutions built to safeguard your loved one\u2019s\u00a0devices, personal data, and everything they do online, they can continue to live their digital lives with confidence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are almost here!\u00a0That means it\u2019s time to start making your list and checking it\u00a0twice.\u00a0To help prepare you 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