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Ikea's Affordable Cable Storing and Gadget Charging Solutions
In a world of expensive charging stations, it's a relief that a geek on a budget can head to Ikea to pick up a simple $3 charging dock that will do the job it was meant to preform: hold your gadgets while they're juicing up. Additionally, for all you cable-hiding freaks out there (yours truly, included) Ikea also offers simple and cheap solutions for any cable management nightmare. All of these products are $10 or less, so I know you can scrounge up the scrilla to get organized.
Grid-It Gray From Flight 001
Like any jet-setting geek girl, I refuse to travel without all of my gadgets. But with a phone, iPod, camera, cords, and chargers, keeping gadgets organized and cords tangle-free is a challenge.
I'm in love with the Grid-It organization system ($25) from Flight001.
The Latest in Cord and Cable Organizers
Unless you're extremely high tech and all your gadgets are wireless, you're probably plagued like the rest of us tech toy lovers with cords and cables galore.
I've already exposed you to some clever and creative ways to manage cord clutter if you don't want to take the traditional organization route, but what basics are available for diminishing those unsightly cables?
I've found some simple little accessories that will clean up the messiest of cords!
Handmade Cable Identifiers Are Fun and Functional
In the ongoing battle of human versus cord, there are many ways to manage cables.
I have possibly just found the cutest: Etsy seller bearduck has crafted these Cable Identifiers (8 bucks for a set of six) to keep each of your gadgets' cords separate.
The multicolored identifiers are made of a polymer clay, and sport little icons of what they belong to, so if you need to do anything with the plugs, your confusion is totally zapped.
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: CableDrop Cable Organizers
If all of your desktop cords refuse to magically become invisible as you secretly wish they would, then you can at least put them in their place with these cable holders from Bluelounge. The adhesive Cabledrop organizers ($10) are just the thing to keep your power, Ethernet, firewire, and usb cords all in one place — and not fall behind your desk — while you stay mobile on your laptop, or keep your desk neat while you work on your trusty desktop.
Coming in a pack of six, the CableDrops aren't just limited to your peripherals — you can use them to wrangle your electric cords, pens, and even secure your headphones to your monitor so you don't lose them to the depths of your desk drawer.
Geek Tip: Work With What You Have For Cable Management
Although I've scoured and searched for the best cord management system possible, the reality is, you just gotta work with what you got. Take this Wolverine Mighty Mugg my boyfriend has sitting on his desk at work. Every other day, it's just been a simple toy taking up space, but today, it turned into a genius way to manage his iPod cable when not in use.
5 Ways to Creatively Manage Cord Clutter
Although there are some pretty genius and well thought out ways to manage your electrical cord clutter on the DIY front, I'm sure there are not a ton of you out there that have the time, patience, or drive to spend a whole weekend drafting a way to make those cords disappear. That is probably why you still have that clutter in the first place. In this slideshow, I'll show you some totally creative ways to clear up that clutter, and all you have to do is wrap them up, or shove them in.
Two Simple Solutions For Tangled Earphone Cords
Is it bad (or over the top geeky) that earphone cord holders excite me? I guess I'm guilty of always having cords that get twisted, knotted and end up in a big messy ball. Who needs some elaborate contraption to keep them organized when there are some great tiny yet effective inventions on the market.
Contactbox: Love It or Leave It?
This past year, clean contactboxes popped up all over the place — from fancy wall-mounted boxes to simpler smart tech desk boxes from Pottery Barn.
This Contactbox ($92) by designer Anna Falkenmark keeps cords nice, neat, and out of the way, but it does stand out as a unit.
Would you use one around your home and office, or do you prefer old-fashioned cord organizing methods?
Multiplug USB Helps Keep Cords All Wrapped Up
It's not easy to keep USB cords in order, but the 88 percent of you who like creative organizers will probably agree this USB multiplug ($16) looks like it could help.
The device was designed by Theo Williams and features three sockets and four LED lights to denote connectivity. I like that it airs on the subtle side of cord management and doesn't involve a complicated wall mount or cartoon-like coverage.
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