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This gift guide features inexpensive items, none more than $30, that will protect, enhance or improve the performance or life expectancy of your loved ones’ precious electronic devices.

All are products I use on my own devices and recommend without hesitation.

Let’s start with protection products for Apple Watch and iPhone users. The first thing I do when I get a new Apple Watch or iPhone is to apply a tempered glass screen protector. I tried many brands for my Apple Watches over the years, but the screen has curved edges, and none of them looked as good or protected as well as I would have liked. Then I found SNSIR Liquid Tempered Glass Screen Protectors, which have polished rounded edges, so they’re virtually invisible. And because their edges are curved like the watch face, they’re easier to apply than others. A pair goes for just $9.98 at Amazon.com, making them a thoughtful yet inexpensive gift. For bonus points, offer to apply it for them. (It’s easy.)

I’ve had good luck with several brands of tempered glass screen protectors for my iPhones, but I’ve been using ones made by JETech for the past couple of years. The price for a threepack fluctuates, but the last one I ordered cost me

$5.95 at Amazon.

Tempered glass protectors are less expensive and less trouble than a screen replacement, making them a perfect gift for loved ones with unprotected screens. I have not broken, scratched or otherwise damaged an iPhone or Apple Watch screen since I began using it on all my small devices,

After tempered glass, the next thing I do for any new device is put it into a protective case to save it from scratches or scuffs. And after a fumble-fingered incident with my previous

iPad (may it rest in peace), I prefer cases that offer some degree of drop-protection, just in case.

For iPads, I recommend the Seymac stock case, available for less than $30 for most iPad models at Amazon. It includes a built-in screen protector, a 360-degree kickstand, detachable shoulder and hand straps, as well as serious padding to protect your iPad from impact. It’s bulkier than many other cases, but it does a better job of protecting your iPad.

I test iPhone cases all year long, and I’ve never been disappointed with the reasonably priced cases

from Austin accessorymaker Smartish (www.smartish.com). In addition to a full line of iPhone cases, including several with integrated wallets, you can now create custom cases with your own artwork or patterns, plus text, initials, emojis or whatever else you like. A custom-designed case is an unforgettable, one-of-akind gift at around $30 for most case designs.

Finally, if your loved one loves bling, Casemate (www.case-mate.com) offers an assortment of glitzy cases and detachable phone grips, including Karat Crystal, Twinkle,

Halo Gold Mirror and more.