For all those conflicted souls who say the iPhone is a piece of art that should not be covered by a case, but who wish they could really protect their gear, the AL13 aluminum bumper will allow them to have their cake and eat it too.

Hang your iPad on an exercise bike, a microphone, a camera tripod, in your garage, or under your car while you work on it. Where is up to you. How is built into the Monkey Kit.

Nancy Carroll Gravley has three great Mac tips to make our computing experiences more fun and less stressful, including some tips on using the built-in dictionary, some scrolling shortcuts, and information on how to use the 'proxy icon.'

The MXL AC-406 Professional Series USB desktop speakerphone functions as a high quality speaker phone for web conferencing and as a speaker for playing music from your desktop in between those calls.

Those who want to charge an iPhone and an iPad,  on the go, at the same time with one charger should check out the Gum Max Duo from Just Mobile. It does both and fits in most pockets.

The Versastand from Ergotech provides a sturdy desktop stand for your iPad that provides 360 degree rotation when needed, and then folds to 1.5-in thick for portability. This one is a winner on many levels.

The Camera Clip from Trygger slips over the camera opening in an iPhone 5 and provides a polarizing filter to eliminate glare and unwanted reflections in your photos.

Remember back in grade school when we were always being told that such and such was "our friend"? Like "Mr Toothbrush is our friend!" Well, in this case, our iPhones really are our friends only we get to make the rules. Nancy Carroll Gravley shows you three ways to make your iPhone an even better friend.

The iTorch IMP52D charger with LED light and laser pointer presents as a multi-function device that will charge all existing versions of the iPhone and iPad. There's also a laser pointer and flashlight thrown in for good measure. For the most part, it achieves those goals well.

Digital Treasurers has introduced an iPad mini folio case that includes a built-in 8000 mAh battery for recharging on the go. The outside is composed of a heavy duty plastic that features red stitching and the inside has a soft suede type lining that offers protection for the iPad mini. LEDs show the charge remaining.

Rain Design has introduced a potable iPad stand that folds flat, is quite sturdy, and gives users everything they need to adjust the angle of their iPad or iPad mini.

The Cloak, a rucksack-style backpack, is part of the Tribute line from Hex. It is big, water resistant, secure and attractive.  It can hold up to a 15-inch MacBook Pro with accessories and is made of durable corduroy. Did we mention big?

Those waiting for ZooGue to release a version of its Genius iPad case for the iPad mini can relax, because it is here and the wait was worth it. Hand-made from genuine leather, it features a magnetic closure for sleep/wake, a microfiber interior and a full-range of tilt angles using Velcro.

The compact Braven 570 speaker allows you to use Bluetooth to wirelessly stream music from your phone. It also allows you to use it as a speaker and noise canceling microphone for voice conversations. Finally, it can recharge your phone or MP3 player.

Apple Store #85 located in Barton Creek Mall, Austin, TX tripled its size and added more training and Genius space. More than 1,000 happy fans showed up within the first two hours on opening day to share in the fun.

The Profectus suede leather wallet/cases for iPhone 4/4S and 5 are slip-in style cases that include room for two cards. The cases, which provide a snug fit for the iPhones, are as soft and pliable as butter.

Quirky’s Keeper iPhone 5 case offers a new spin on a combination iPhone case and wallet. The concept is good, but the product needs a bit of improvement.

The flexible EZ-Flex Holder fastens to most any surface that will accept a clamp style fastener, including headboards, to allow for hands free reading, surfing, or game playing for either iPads or iPad minis. The steel gooseneck arm provides almost unlimited flexibility for positioning.

The Poseidon Messenger Bag from ECBC, part of their K7 series, has a casual look which conceals a sturdy, workhorse bag that will carry any laptop up to 13 inches along with an iPad and assorted work gear. It is lightweight and comfortable, has good color options and a comfortable, adjustable shoulder strap.

Keir Thomas has published the second edition of his Mac Kung Fu manual, written for Mountain Lion, and it has over 400 tips with something included for everyone.

Teachers, trainers, and students deserve all the respect and support they can get and the app Reflector gives them unique help. Unfortunately, the set up instructions for the app are insufficient, so Nancy Carroll Gravley improves on those instructions so the teachers, trainers, and students can use it.

Mophie’s Juice Pack Helium battery case for iPhone 5 is sleek, thin, and affords good protection. It nearly doubles the iPhone battery life, and it has a Lightning connector approved by Apple.

The Platforma Convertible Messenger Bag for iPad from Strotter won an Editor’s Choice Award at Macworld/iWorld 2013 because of it’s unique design and fine craftsmanship. Its design goes where no messenger bag has gone before.

ZooGue prides itself on well crafted, useful, and attractive products and the Prodigy cases for iPad and iPad mini stays the course. The iPad case works with all versions of the iPad and the Prodigy cases maintain a secure hold due to magnets.

Booq has created a strapped camera bag designed for the serious photographer who needs to have one or two DSLR cameras, multiple lenses, and other assorted gear at hand along with a tripod, MacBook Air or iPad.

WaterField has introduced the HardCase for 13-inch or 15-inch MacBook Pros. Each is custom designed, made to order and says first class from top to bottom.

The Walker Junior headphones from i-MEGO are designed particularly for the traveler who wants to sit back, relax and shut out the world on flights, train rides, or even as a passenger in an auto. It's almost an extra bonus that the sound is good.

Booq has designed the Agenda iPad mini case for those whose responsibilities require more than just a good functional case for their iPad. Sometimes the work setting means you need access to paper and pen.

Nancy Carroll Gravley shares bits and pieces of helpful and interesting information she picked up at Macworld/iWorld 2013

The newest version of the Doxie Scanner from Apparent is the Doxie One. It requires no computer connection to work, and with the addition of Apple SD Card Readers, it can upload scans to both iPads and iPad Minis.

In my experience the service at the Apple store Genius Bar is always excellent, but there are ways to make it better for you and the Genius. I have included some suggestions, one of which is to not refer to a Genius as "dude."

Seidio has just released a new kind of screen shield for iPads, made from tempered glass. It deserves a look from those who already like and use screen protectors and from those who have avoided them in the past.

Nancy Carroll Gravley offers a second helping of gift suggestions for the holidays, including iPad stands, several iPhone cases, a mouse, a stand for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, an iPad sleeve, and more.

Holiday shopping can be stressful as we all know. If you are struggling for unique or cool ideas for holiday gifts for the Apple fans in your life and are short on time to shop, Nancy Carroll Gravley has some suggestions that might make your shopping easier.

Fat Wallet’s Black Friday App gives shoppers an edge when they are looking for the best deals on products for the holiday season.

iGear has introduced a solid bamboo iPhone 5 case called The Racer in honor of the two stripes that appear on each case. It is rugged, but lightweight and should appeal to both men and women. It's not a bamboo veneer; it's 100 percent solid bamboo.

Headphones can be a big investment or something for fun. Either way, users want them handy. Just Mobile’s HeadStand provides a solution with a small footprint that matches the creative style of your other Apple products.

Kensington’s new iPhone 5 Vesto Leather Texture cases offer five unique textured designs in a hard plastic case with soft lining, to prevent scratches to the iPhone back.

Hex has updated it’s 4/4S version of the wallet case to create the Axis Wallet case for the new iPhone 5. The slim line design of this case, which also holds cards and cash, make it an ideal fit in the inside coat pocket of suit jackets for easy access to all three items.

Nancy Carroll Gravley has her holiday plans all made and now offers up some tips that will make great stocking stuffers for the Apple lovers in your house.

ECBC’s new Dart Laptop Tote B7301 is slim, compact, lightweight and has room for a 13-inch MacBook Pro or either version of the MacBook Air. There is also a special pocket for an iPad and a full section for accessories and business materials.

The Gripster case for iPad 2 and 3 is a grip, a stand, and a handle. It works with the Apple Smart Cover, has a glossy finish, and is easy to use.

The Joy Factory has created a special mount that fits on a wheelchair and holds an iPad 2 or 3 in a comfortable, adjustable location that lets almost everyone who uses a wheelchair for mobility have ready access to an iPad.

Seidio has released a slim case for the iPhone 5 that includes a holster with belt clip and offers a choice of eight colors ranging from a quiet black to a bright fuchsia.

Griffin Technology has released the rugged and colorful Survivor case for iPhone 5, complete with belt clip which doubles as another layer of security. There are currently 11 color options and another eight will be available shortly. One problem noted was the difficulty in removing the iPhone from the case.

Seidio has introduced a new combination case for the iPhone 5 called the ACTIVE Combo. The combo includes a two part case with a built-in stand and a third layer -- a holster that fastens to belts with a heavy duty clip. In either form, this case provides excellent protection for the iPhone 5.

WaterField has released the iPhone 5 version of its popular Wallet iPhone case, and they seem to have covered everything anyone would want in a combination case/wallet, including the ability to use the phone without removing the phone from the case.

Dictating is a new option in Mountain Lion and Nancy Carroll Gravley lays out the steps for successfully taking full advantage of what it has to offer and what pitfalls to avoid.

DeAgostini has created an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch 3D app that helps kids learn all the aspects of just how their bodies work. This is a great tool for parents and teachers.