Abstract: Mobile-computer support apparatus comprises a stand, a dock on the stand for receiving a mobile-computing device such that at least a screen thereof is unobstructed from view, a charging element for charging the mobile-computing device when docked, and a locking mechanism for locking the mobile-computing device to the dock. The locking mechanism includes a retaining element locatable on a housing of the mobile-computing device, so as to be spaced from the screen, and a separate engagement element on or adjacent to the dock which releasably engages the retaining element so that, in use, the mobile-computing device is positively held to the dock.