MIND AND BODY

Productivity's fine, but you need to have fun, mental exercise, and tasty treats, too. You can find several resources for computer novelties and brain-stretching games. The ones we've listed are just the tip of the microchip iceberg.

Chocolate Byte

The Chocolate Software Company
$12.95

Okay, so not every gift has to be useful. At least this 5¼-inch chocolate disk is in good taste. When you've finished processing the disk, you can use the case to hold five nonedible disks. The company also sells 3½-inch disks, keyboards, and computers—all made of chocolate.

Count Disk Computer Dart Gun Game

Count Disk
$19.95

Vent your high-tech frustrations by booting up a dart board. Count Disk's Computer Dart Gun Game includes a toy dart gun, six suction-cup darts, and a game disk with several dart-board designs that are displayed on your PC's screen. You get a free membership in the Count Disk Club with the game.

Neurobics

Ocean Isle Software
$44.95

Neurobics tests and develops your intelligence. The program features logic puzzles, pattern recognition, and other puzzles. A good gift for the Sherlock Holmeses and Albert Einsteins on your list.

Strike Force Navigator

Advantage Ace
$8.95

People who love to fly, drive, sail, or otherwise tool through simulated landscape will appreciate a navigation aid like the Strike Force Navigator. Made of clear plastic, this compass helps you find your way as you play vehicle simulators.

Wristrest

Metaphor
$12.95

Can you still hear your typing teacher yelling at you about the position of your wrists? Metaphor has designed a soft corduroy-covered cushion that you can rest your wrists on while you type.