There are literally thousands of different protective phone cases, car mounts, mike mounts and arm-bands for today's smartphones. But there are relatively few systems that let you use the same case across different scenarios. Instead of having to extract your phone from its case when you use an arm-band or want to clip your phone to your bike, why can't you simply clip the case to whatever mount you need? That's what Australian-designed Quad Lock does. It's system that lets you use one case with several different mounts.

There are thousands of choices when it comes to cases for protecting your smartphone. As an avid trail runner I need to safely carry my phone just in case I get into trouble. I've been testing the Bodyguardz Trainr Pro case and arm-band combo for a couple of weeks. Here's what I think.

Video: Long before the Nintendo Classic came along, Sega let all kinds of companies make micro-sized plug and play systems. The Radica was one such system, and as these things go, someone was bound to put a Raspberry Pi inside one. Enter YouTuber Michael Lyons.

Nintendo's new Mini NES is a cool, tiny little Nintendo console that's on its way in November, but you don't have to wait that long to get one for yourself. With a 3D printed case and a Raspberry Pi, you can easily make your own.

Apple announced a slick little new iPhone model yesterday, the iPhone SE. It looks a heck of a lot like an iPhone 5 from the pictures we've seen but it's hard to be certain of the exact dimensions from just a picture. iMore has confirmed that it is indeed the same shape, which means it will fit inside iPhone 5 cases.

You may have heard somewhere that poor cable management inside your PC's case can block fans and air pathways, making your CPU and GPU's temperatures rise. This video puts that theory to the test, and proves that most mid-size cases do just fine with or without decent cable management.

People love stuffing Raspberry Pi's into all kinds of retro game consoles, but the PlayStation hasn't seen much love. Over on Pi Supply, they show you how to wire in a Pi to a PlayStation console.

You've never been short on ideas for Raspberry Pi cases, but now there's an official created by the Raspberry Pi Foundation itself. It's a solid looking case that will only cost you around $11.

You can buy dedicated iPhone bike mounts if you're so inclined, but this nifty hack makes it simple to affix an iPhone in a secure case to the front of any bike at very low cost.

If you've recently picked up a shiny new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, you'll want something to protect it from drops, falls, scratches and dings. There are lots of cases available, from the super-expensive to the slim and cheap. This week we're looking at five of the best, based on your nominations.

The Nexus 7 is one of the most popular Android tablets, and for good reason: it's slim, trim, powerful and affordable. If you want to keep it safe, you'll need a decent case or protective sleeve for it -- one that can protect it from drops, bumps and other objects in your bag. This week we're looking at five of the best Nexus 7 cases, based on your nominations.

Hi Lifehacker, I have a nice iPhone 4S case from Gucci with a snap tab button on top. I am getting an iPhone 5 next month when my contract expires, and since it's taller, the new phone and old case is a mismatch. Can you please suggest some alternative uses for these iPhone cases? I sometimes use it as a card case and folded notes if I dont want to carry a bulky wallet. Thanks, A Case Of . . .

iPhone owners have thousands of potential cases to choose from. Some are slim and protect your phone without adding weight or bulk; others incorporate extra features such as pockets at the expense of size and shape. This week, we're going to look at five of the best iPhone cases, based on reader nominations.

If you're building a home theatre PC (HTPC) or you simply don't want your rig to take up lots of space, you need a smaller PC case. Something that fits the important stuff, but doesn't waste a lot of space on expansion bays or components you won't use. This week we're going to take a look at five of the best for the job.

Adding a keyboard to your iPad makes it a much more effective productivity tool -- you get all the benefits of its portability and battery life, while text input becomes a breeze and you can get some real work done. This week, we're looking at five of the best iPad keyboards, based on your nominations.

If you're building a new system, one of the first choices you have to make is the case you plan to use to house all of your components. There are a lot of things to consider: bang for your buck, overall size, expansion bays, ease of installation, cooling and airflow. This week, we're looking at five of the best desktop computer cases, based on your nominations.

When I first heard about the Opena -- an iPhone case that doubles as a bottle opener -- last year, I had two reactions. The first: "Awesome." The second: "I wonder if you can get it through airline security in your hand luggage?" Last week, I decided to find out.

Someone has finally made an iPhone case/wallet combo that's not only usable, but spacious and classy as well. If you've got limited pocket space, then this BookBook by TwelveSouth is tantalising.

If you're picky about how your phone's case looks and feels, you can build your own tough, lightweight case at home with carbon fibre.