We’ve recommended plenty of tactics for avoid tangled headphones, ranging from careful wrapping techniques to using binder clips. However, if you’re like me, you don’t always remember to do that properly, and you just want a set of headphones that don’t go nuts when you shove them in a travel bag in a hurry. On the front, the O’Neill Stretch headphones from Philips do a fine job. More »
At this point, we’ve all found our favourite headphone-wrapping method, and even if yours works, I can promise you it’s not as clever or inventive as DIYer Papydom’s earbud zipper case. More »
When you’ve got a lot of cords in one area, it’s difficult to tell which ones belong to which appliances—especially behind your peripheral-heavy computer desk. Instead of buying paper or plastic labels, just use the plastic tabs from bread bags. More »
You know how your keyboard has little nubs on the j/f keys so its easy to find the home row without looking down? Reader pojken suggests doing something similar for your ever-present earbuds. More »
Whether you’ve got a 10-foot cord that only needs to stretch one foot or you simply want to store your cords without worrying about opening your closet to a knotted mess, daisy-chaining your cords solves your problems with aplomb. More »
Wireless charging mats are a clever way to charge your gadgets without cords or power bricks, but a big black mat can easily stick out in any room. Instructables shows you how to make a more stylish wooden induction charger. More »
Headphones have a magic way of tangling themselves in inexplicably complicated knots. Many techniques for keeping headphones tangle-free work but they badly kink and over-tighten them in the process. Use an over-under wrap for easy and cord-friendly storage. More »
If you’re constantly plugging and unplugging your laptop out of power strips at work and home, you’ll eventually grab the wrong cable. Avoid yanking the plug on your desktop computer or charging station with this simple hack. More »
