Is your desk crowded with cables? Your computer, your monitor, a lamp, your speakers, maybe your iPod dock, these all have cables that take up room on our desks and make our space seem messier.
Cable clutter is a big issue these days. We all have more and more gadgets, and these gadgets tend to have cables. This is the first in a series of posts on how to beat cable clutter in various areas of your home and office.
Here’s a handy tip I came across today. Simply use those big black binder clips (found in any office supply store for less than 50 cents each) to tame those cables. You can pop one of the little metal handles off the clip, put a cord through it, and pop it back into the clip. The clip can then be attached to the edge of your desk, keeping the cords neatly out of your way.
If you try out this method, take a photo and submit it to the Clutter Cubed Flickr Pool!
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Nice idea! You could combine this tip with those flexible plastic-coated wire-type freezer bag ties to bundle together cables that run the same course. Remember though not to bind your digicam USB cable if you use it to connect to the TV in a different room too.
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Great idea, Caitlin. I linked to it in my post on evaluating the work space. Thanks!
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What a fabulous idea. I have tons of those binder clips at home. I actually use them to close my food bags. I never thought about using them to organize cable cords. Thanks.
Thanks, that must have taken a loads of work to put that together. This is a great summary.
Thanks, that must have taken a loads of work to put that together. This is a great summary.
Fantastic idea!! It’s usually the simple things that work the best too. But do those big black binder clips come in a bagged set or do you have to pay for each one separately? Thanks…
Hi Molly,
Binder clips usually come in big packages, and can be found at your local office supply store!
Cables can be securely fastened and organized, such as by using cable trees with the aid of cable ties or cable lacing. Continuous-flex or flexible cables used in moving applications within cable carriers can be secured using strain relief devices or cable ties. Copper corrodes easily and so should be layered with lacquer.