Abstract: A support base (10) for a computer (11) having a support body (15) with an upper surface side walls (16, 23, 26) and a lower edge or body. The support base includes retention means which may preferably comprises a recess in the upper surface. The support means also includes weight bearing means which may comprise a series of spaced feet (19). The feet may terminate in non-slip surfaces or alternatively wheels. The support base preferably also includes an anterior wall (20) which may be hingedly fixed to the support base. The interior wall may be removable from the support body and be also continuous with side returns. The anterior wall is adapted to receive and display visual indicia. It may include the capacity to receive accessory components for the computer. The anterior wall may be adapted to provide access to control buttons and similar. Most preferably the support base further includes a rearward cable shield (24). The cable shield may be adjustable in relation to its spacing from the interior wall.