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The Stretch Headphones Avoid Cable-Tangling Nightmares

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10:30AM August 30, 2011 | Angus Kidman

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 »


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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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Stash Your Cables Out Of Sight In A Hinged Cable Run

7:00AM December 29, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Cables are the bane of a clutter-free workspace. You need them to power your devices and connect peripherals but you want them out of sight. Today’s featured workspace sports a hinged compartment for out-of-sight cable stashing. More »


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DIY Zipper-Case Earbuds Are The Ultimate Tangle-Free Headphone Solution

3:30AM August 28, 2010 | Adam Pash

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 »


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Use Bread Tags As Cord Labels For Quick Reference

5:00AM June 17, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

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 »


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Knot An Earbud For Quick Left/Right Identification

3:30AM May 14, 2010 | pojken

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 »


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Daisy Chain Knots Resize Or Store Spare Cords Without Clutter

6:30AM November 25, 2009 | Adam Pash

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 »


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Give Wireless Charging Mats A Natural Wood Look

6:30AM November 21, 2009 | Sarah Rae Trover

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 »


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Use An Over-Under Wrap To Keep Your Headphones Kink-Free

5:00AM November 21, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

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 »


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Use Tape To Mark Frequently Moved Cables

5:00AM September 22, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

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 »