If you have a in your computer, it can etch a monochromatic pattern into the top of the disc. More of a Technicolor gift-giver? You can print a full-color image onto specially coated discs that have a white printable side. In this case, we hope you have .

The PC Mix Tape

How about we take that whole idea of creating a personalized mix tape and update it a little further than just a disc. Here's the concept: Create a customized pile of legitimate applications, free music, and whatever else you want to bundle, pop everything onto a USB flash drive (or flash memory card), and--bam--gift given. Tailor it to a buddy's needs. And the best part is that the most this will cost you is the price of a USB flash drive.

You can apply the idea to a lot of things (smart phones that take memory cards, for example), but if you want a huge list to help you create your own mashed-up masterpiece, use our to get started.

Well, time's up. Happy holidays!