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Colour Code Outputs With Paper Labels

1:30AM February 9, 2012 | Thorin Klosowski

Having trouble finding the proper output jack on the back of your computer for your headphones? Instructables user philip42 suggests using a school supply favourite, reinforcement labels, to help you find the right audio jack easier. More »


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Use A Flower Pot To Tame Your Cable Clutter

12:30AM December 14, 2011 | Alan Henry

If the back or side of your desk is cluttered with cables that you can’t run along the underside of your desk because they’re too short or you need access to them, a simple clay flower pot and some foam pads may be all that’s necessary to clean it all up and get those cables under control. More »


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Hack A Paperclip Onto A Peg For Better Mounting

1:30AM December 6, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

Pegs are a handy tool for clipping and organising a wide variety of things, but Instructables user timwikander wanted a little more out of his, so he created a simple way to mount the peg onto tabletops or car visors. More »


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Wrap Your Headphones With A Binder Clip For Easy, Tangle-Free Storage

6:00AM August 30, 2011 | Adam Pash

If you carry headphones with you everywhere you go but can’t seem to find a tangle-free wrapping method that works for you, look no further than the duct tape of office supplies, the binder clip. More »


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DIY PVC Cable Management Keeps Your Cords Out Of Sight

5:30AM August 12, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

With a slim PVC pipe, some tools and a bit of elbow grease, you can keep those cables completely hidden away behind your desk. More »


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Hide Under-Desk Cords With An Attractive Beaded Panel

12:30AM August 2, 2011 | David Galloway

If your desk is tucked into a nook or corner and the cables are out of control, you can conceal the cords with a cheap beaded panel from a hardware store. More »


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Bring That Annoying IKEA Light’s Power Button Into Plain Sight

11:30PM June 9, 2011 | Matthew Rogers

It may seem obvious, but it’s amazing how many of us will curse under our breath for months on end as we reach behind a dresser or bed just to find the power switch for an IKEA lamp. Why they insist on keeping it on the power cord, we’ll never know, but there’s no reason to leave it on the floor! More »


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Use Paper And Sticky Tape For Simple Cable Storage

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1:00PM June 6, 2011 | Angus Kidman

We’ve featured some elaborate solutions for storing unused cables, ranging from headphone-style wrapping to toilet paper roll constructions. Reader Stuart points out that if you don’t have specialist ties, you can get good results with nothing more than paper and sticky tape. More »


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Creatively Wall-Mount Your Home Theatre Gear, Cables And All, For Better Access And Organisation

5:55AM May 20, 2011 | Adam Dachis

We’ve looked at creative ways to openly display your cables a few times, but you don’t have to stop there. DIYer Palle Olsen picked up some cheap super glue and mounting tape to mount his PS3 and its four annoying cables to the wall. More »


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Neatly Store Loose Cables With A DIY Toilet Paper Tube Organiser

6:00AM May 5, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

If you are a tech head, you’ve probably amassed quite a collection of miscellaneous cables that you aren’t currently using, but might need later on. Keep them organised and tangle-free with a few toilet paper tubes in a box. More »