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31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Organize Spare Cables in Style

GeekSugar — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:24:47 PDT

Cables, cables everywhere. With every new gadget we purchase comes a bag of cables we already have but toss onto the growing tangle of cords anyways. Master the labyrinth with one of the most basic of household objects, the toilet paper roll.

We got our crafting on with empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Cover the basic cardboard rolls with art-store kraft paper and Japanese washi tape for a nearly effortless Spring cleaning session with adorable results.

All you need is 25 minutes to organize pesky cords; see our photo tutorial after the break.

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Manage Your Desktop Cables

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:15:57 PST

We're a full seven days into our Spring cleaning coverage, and today we move on to an area that most of us deal with every day: our desks. A workspace that is cluttered with messy cords is a distraction, and even more annoying when cables fall behind your desk only to be lost in the rats nest that has formed there.

Get it together! You can keep your cables neat and tidy with something you have lying around the house - a paper clip like the one seen here. Just thread your cable through and clamp it to the back of your desk for easy storage when not in use. It's a cheap and easy way to keep your desk clear of clutter. Don't have a clip big enough? Check out these desktop organizers that will also keep you from digging for fallen cords.

5 Tips to Help You Organize Your Life

GeekSugar — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:06:31 PDT

No time like the present to get your gadgets and techie life in gear. We've got all the right tech tools to gear you up, and the tips you need to get your techie cleaning done. So, make organization easy and keep your life neat and clean when you get going with our helpful tips to step up your routine.

Clean Up Your Computer - De-clutter your digital life when you purge your computer of any old files, folders, and media taking up needed space. But, don't let the cleaning stop there - be sure to give your computer a thorough cleanup on the outside, too!
Charge It Up - I'm done being stressed out by losing the charge on my iPhone and being unable to find the power cord - what help is any gadget if we can't turn it on? Forget losing and misplacing your gadgets' chargers when you get your charging done all in one convenient charging station.
FollowUpThen Email Reminders Keep You on Task - Stay on top of personal to-dos or work assignments by sending yourself an easy, automatic reminder with a deadline to get it done.

Get the rest of my tips after the jump

Best Organizational Tips of 2010

GeekSugar — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:00:53 PST

Keeping organized 365 days a year may seem like a daunting task, but once you've got your home, office, and mobile life straightened out, it's all about maintenance. Use these tips from 2010 to get organized and stay that way in 2011.

The Contort USB Hub Bends and Expands to Fit Any Space

Kristen Hawley — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:45:09 PDT

USB hubs are a dime a dozen, but this well-designed hub from Quirky may be just the hub you're looking for. The Contort Hub ($35) is a flexible accessory designed to plug into your computer's USB drive at any angle necessary, bending to accommodate up to four USB connections. Plus, it features its own cord management system built right in that expands to accommodate more cords if necessary.

Since the device is produced by Quirky's crowd-sourced design program, it's currently only in production and not available immediately. But, buyers can check back often for updates on its manufacture, distribution, and when you can expect to receive it.

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Keep Cables in Check With the Bluelounge CableClip

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:01 PDT

Although Spring is the perfect time to declutter and organize your life, there's no reason you can't maintain a level of cleanliness all year round, especially when it comes to managing your cables. New gadgets come in and out of our lives all the time, which is why we need to constantly keep our cords in check. Perfectly prepped for the task is the Bluelounge Cableclip ($10), which keeps your cords and cables neat and tidy in your bag or on your desk.

Just wrap your chargers, Ethernet cables, USB peripherals, or whatever in the multisized CableClip (coming in small, medium, and large, in packs of six, four, and two, respectively) and you're ready to go. Pack them along on your next trip, or just keep from pulling your own hair out while on the job. They're cheap enough to keep in stock at home too, so you'll never have to look at that rat's nest behind your entertainment center ever again.

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10 Ways to Manage Your Cables For Under $15

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:47:59 PDT

As long as you have gadgets around, you'll always have an abundance of cables to deal with as well. Don't let them overrun your life! Keep them in check with these organizers that are all under $15. Get moving!

The PowerCurl Keeps Your Mac's Cord Tangle-Free

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:00:52 PDT

When traveling with my MacBook Pro, no matter how I wrap up the power cord, it manages to unravel itself inside my bag. Until I found this cord management device that is. The PowerCurl Cord Manager ($15) is a square, clip-on device that keeps both ends of your power cord - the thin cord that goes from computer to the square charger, and the thicker cord that plugs into the wall - from becoming a rat nest. It comes in five bright colors, and includes a clip to secure the outlet plug (similar to the one on the MagSafe end).

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Prop Your iPhone With the Sleek, Aluminum Xstand

GeekSugar — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:30:34 PDT

I keep my iPhone on my desk at work all day long and check it occasionally, but it's been known to get lost under a shuffle of papers, folders, and anything else that finds its way onto my desk during the day. I'm definitely in the market for an iPhone stand, and the iPhone Xstand ($40) from ThinkGeek might be the winner. It's made to resemble an iMac or Apple computer monitor, so the shiny aluminum color theme I have going on my desk won't be interrupted. Plus, the stand's design allows it to be rotated 360 degrees, so you can position your phone anyway you choose. It also provides easy access to the phone's port for charging, while keeping the cord stored out of the way, reducing clutter. Plus, it has non-skid feet, so the stand is sure to stay put, no matter where you place it.

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Stash Your Cords With a Colorful Cordie

GeekSugar — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:30:15 PDT

Clutter doesn't make anyone feel productive, which is probably why there's such a market for all kinds of cord management devices. They're versatile - perfect for any room of your house that has an excess of power cords, charger cords, computer cables, audio cables, and any other unruly cord that needs a little controlling.

Each of the Cordies ($13), which come in four different colors, is made from weighted rubber, which means it'll stay put on your desk. Constructed similar to a coiled telephone cord, each Cordie is under 4 inches long and will store several cords within its coils. And if you use it on your desktop, it's also a great place to stash business cards, pens, Post-it pads, and other office odds and ends, too.

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