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The Latest in Cord and Cable Organizers

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:46:26 -0700

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!

Cable Ties $3.99	XL Cable Organizer $14.99
Cord Control Kit $3.99 - $14.99	Wire Stay	Cordclip $5.99

Adorable Bunny and Lime Green Cube Cord Organizers

GeekSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:20:16 -0800

I love cute, kitschy accessories that keep your desk looking cheery yet serve a functional purpose. Displayed on Tokyo Mango, these Cube and Bunny Cord Organizers are two unique ways to keep your cables and cords looking neat and tidy. Because of the nine separate pegs on the cube, you can use it for several small cords at once, whereas the bunny can probably only hold one. Currently they are only available in Japan. Stay tuned for pricing and U.S. availability. Talk about such a great stocking stuffer!

Creative Cord Organizers: Love or Leave?

GeekSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:00:53 -0700

I'm all about ingenious ways to hide my cords, but I don't know if I'd be willing to put up a white-picket fence in order to do so. Here are two creative ways to keep those pesky cables hidden- a Wall Cleat and a Picket Fence. Featured on Gearfuse, the white, simplistic Wall Cleat lets you wrap loose, unplugged cables around it, therefore keeping your dangling cables neatly stowed. And with the indoor Picket Fence which I spotted on OhGizmo!, will create a wall to hide all your wires around a room - much nicer looking than using duct tape, that is for sure! What do you think about both of these methods? Leave your comments below!

Geek Tip: Store Your Go-to Cords in One Place

GeekSugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:10:12 -0700

Saying I have a lot of cords, chargers, and headphones is like saying Fab has a lot of shoes or Bella has a lot of moisturizers. Naturally, I collect gadgetry and along with it, miles upon miles of wirey goodness. There are plenty of innovative devices and tips for controlling cord clutter, but at the end of the day, the most basic wins in my book.

I purchased a set of pretty craft boxes from West Elm a while back and have devised a fool-proof system: I only keep the items I use weekly in this box. That way, I know my camera cord and charger, extra computer power cord, shuffle cord, iPhone cord, travel BlackBerry charger, and an extra USB cord are in the same place when I'm running out of the house. It has saved my sanity more than a few times.

5 Ways To Get Organized This Fall

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:43:22 -0700

I'm all about getting organized to be more productive all year, but right now is the perfect time to clean out the old, and freshen up your workspace to prep for those upcoming midterms. Back to school isn't just for students though, you can get fresh for Fall at any age. I have five fine ways for you to get started here.

Store the Chargers: Tidy up your unused cords and chargers in a pretty box so they are ready to go when you are. Use a special box for the cords you use most often, and store it by the door so you have easy access whenever you need it.

To see my remaining four tips, just read more.

Clean Up the Game Cabinet: Straighten up your gaming cabinet now, so you don't feel the need to when you have a term paper due in three months. Cozy up your controllers with a storage system, so they're ready to go when you need to blow off some steam.
Control Your Cables: When you have a lot of messy cables lying around, you can get a bit distracted with where they are supposed to go. Control the cable clutter with a simple organizational system, or a cool cable clutter organizer.
Let Your Apps Lead The Way: Keeping your life organized can get overwhelming, so why not let a few apps on your phone help you out along the way?
Scroll, Don't Surf: Use an RSS reader already! Don't waste precious time jumping from site to site to see what's new, just scroll through your Google Reader or Bloglines.

How are you getting fresh and organized for Fall?

Grid-It Gray From Flight 001

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:25:31 -0700

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. Overlapping rubberized elastic bands offer easy storage for even the strangest-shaped objects, and the entire grid is perfectly sized to fit right into my laptop bag. There's even a zippered pocket in the back for storing other small items. Knowing my beloved gadgets are safe and secure means one less travel stress.

Ikea's Affordable Cable Storing and Gadget Charging Solutions

GeekSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:43:17 -0800

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. Check them out here!

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Multiplug USB Helps Keep Cords All Wrapped Up

GeekSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:00:21 -0700

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. I also like that it looks a wee bit like the cord base that came with my old iBook.

Two Simple Solutions For Tangled Earphone Cords

GeekSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:00:17 -0800

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. Two of my favorites include the
Sombrero Spools and the adorable bunny and cube cord organizers, and now I've got two more to add to the list!

The Belkin 3-Pack TuneTie ($14) lets you feed your cable through the figure eight and use only the length you need while the Earbud Yo-Yo keeps your cord nicely wound. The Earbud Yo-Yo, which you can personalize with various designs, will debut (with a price tag) at CES in January.

Sombrero Cord Management: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:00:35 -0700

I can't seem to get enough of these simplistic cable cord spools. I got so excited about the headphone cable wraps which were basically a colored clip and now I'm equally excited about this cord manager. Designed by Andrea Ruggiero and featured on Apartment Therapy, the Sombrero Cord Management accessory (named Sombrero because of its straw hat shape), keeps cords stowed away in an organized fashion. You can screw it onto a vertical or horizontal surface, spool your cord, anchor the outgoing cord into one of the three notches to prevent accidental unwinding and stack them on top of each other. Available in avocado green, aqua blue, pimento red, noche grey and media noche from Mockett for $4. What do you think of it? Something you could see yourself using?