Make this Holiday’s Gifting the “Apple” of Your Eye

It seems that no matter where you go these days, sleigh bells jingle incessantly and shopping mall Santas merrily toss candy canes your way. There’s no doubt that the holidays are inching closer and closer. So while you innocently stand beneath that mistletoe and coyly eye the passersby, think about what the holiday season is really about: lots and lots of giving—gift-giving. Here’s making the gift-buying decision a little easier for you.

In every family, including yours, there’s that one college student. Lucky for you, college students are simple people; wrap up a dorm-room refrigerator or flat-screen TV and you’re their favorite aunt or uncle. Take the extra step and make this year special with one of Apple’s great products for students. There’s no doubt that Macbooks and iPads will be flying off the shelves this holiday season. There’s also no question that these gifts are the like the Holy Grail of higher education. You already know that. But did you know that you can make your little elf’s Christmas present even better by downloading this neat widget onto their Macbook?

Enter Tofu Technology. Developed by British software designer Amar Sagoo, this program allows reading text on the screen a little easier on the eyes. Take a few minutes to visit http://amarsagoo.info/tofu and download Tofu onto any Apple computer product before you gift it away. What does this program do, exactly? Tofu reorganizes the text on any webpage into narrow columns. Instead of scrolling down the page, readers can scroll sideways, like turning the pages of a book. The idea is that scrolling down the screen of a conventional web page strains the eyes. It also slows down reading speed considerably since the eyes are used to reading horizontally rather than vertically. Furthermore, it allows for easier text navigation. Type in any keyword and Tofu directs you to its location in the text. Some more cool features include voice-command and system-wide service, so you can drag text and read it with Tofu.

Tofu allows the web text to mimic that of a newspaper or textbook and creates short, organized columns of words instead of long paragraphs that your eyes can lose themselves in easily. The portions of words will prevent overwhelming information and visual instability. The only setback to this software is that it’s compatible only to Mac technology. But with the growing utility and popularity of Apple products, don’t let that cramp your style. The company has been gaining much attention among college students and young professionals in the consumer market this year. Apple is hip, young, and practical. And with the loads of reading that your loved one is inevitably doing, use Tofu to lessen the strain of reading on a screen. The increased reading speed result also doesn’t hurt come exam time.

So as you plan your route through the mall this month, don’t forget to make a stop at the Apple store. Make this year’s best investment in your loved one’s name and purchase that Macbook he or she has been eyeing for so long. Paired with Mr. Sagoo’s software, this makes the perfect gift for almost anyone on your list. Grab some gift wrap and prepare for lots of holiday love this season!