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Clean Everything: Cables all tangled up?
Email provides tips on organizing charging cables, recommends labeling and bundling solutions, and promotes exclusive deals on summer essentials.
Let’s tackle that View in browser How to organize your charging cables Illustration: Dana Davis, Ezra Lee; Photo: Connie Park If you, too, have an awful cable drawer filled to the brim with matted and unruly chargers that plug into who knows what—we
June 12, 2024 5:45 PM
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Clean Everything: Cables all tangled up?
Email provides tips on organizing charging cables, recommends labeling and bundling solutions, and promotes exclusive deals on summer essentials.
Let’s tackle that View in browser How to organize your charging cables Illustration: Dana Davis, Ezra Lee; Photo: Connie Park If you, too, have an awful cable drawer filled to the brim with matted and unruly chargers that plug into who knows what—we
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It can be tempting to just toss whatever cord in there as soon as your devices are all charged up. But getting that mess of cables in order, and then being able to reach for the right one every time you need it, can make a big difference in your day-to-day charging needs.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span>Beyond the eyesore of tangled cables, using the wrong charger for a device can also pass too much power to it and cause problems—like burning out your pet fountain or exploding your speaker.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span>Below, we’ll walk you through how to finally get your mess of cords in order. So go ahead, pull ’em all out, and let’s get started.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:700">Clear your cord clutter at last→</a></p><table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="css-1ux4czy" style="padding-bottom:15px"></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top:1px solid #dcdcdc; padding-bottom:15px"></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span style="font-style:italic">We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. </span><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-style:italic; font-weight:700">Learn more ›</a><br><br></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0; font-size:0; border-top:2px solid #000"><h1 style="color:#000; font:700 32px/36px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; margin:0 0 12.5px 0; letter-spacing:-.9px"><span>Label your cables</span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td><a href="#"><img width="600" height="300" class="css-1jxjpzi" src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/12/smarter-living/wce-pic-label-maker/wce-pic-label-maker-jumbo.jpg" alt="Our three picks for best label makers, shown side by side." style="width:100%; height:auto; display:block; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:5px"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="css-dz4dhe" width="100%" align="right" style="text-align:right; width:100%; padding-bottom:10px; line-height:14px"><span style="margin:0; font:11px/11px Helvetica,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; color:#888; letter-spacing:.01em">Photo: Connie Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span>Our first piece of advice is pretty straightforward: Slap a label on it. Take a moment to test all your chargers and figure out what goes with what. Then, label them all appropriately with their device names, like “Headphones”, “Vacuum”, or “Laptop.” </span><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline">Our top-pick label maker</a><span> is compact and portable, prints quickly, and automatically cuts labels—making the art of labeling even more satisfying.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:700">The best label maker→</a><br><br></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0; font-size:0; border-top:2px solid #000"><h1 style="color:#000; font:700 32px/36px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; margin:0 0 12.5px 0; letter-spacing:-.9px"><span>Bundle them together</span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td><a href="#"><img width="600" height="300" class="css-1jxjpzi" src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/12/smarter-living/wce-pic-cable-tie/wce-pic-cable-tie-jumbo.jpg" alt="A keyboard and mouse next to chargers tied with velcro cable ties." style="width:100%; height:auto; display:block; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:5px"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="css-dz4dhe" width="100%" align="right" style="text-align:right; width:100%; padding-bottom:10px; line-height:14px"><span style="margin:0; font:11px/11px Helvetica,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; color:#888; letter-spacing:.01em">Photo: Michael Hession</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span>Once your cables are labeled, it’s time to focus on organization. We love </span><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline">these Velcro ties</a><span>, which wrap tightly around your cords to bundle them together into neat coils. These ties come in an array of colors, which means you can create a color-coding system to help you identify the cable by device type or family member at a glance.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:700">The cable ties we love→</a><br><br></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0; font-size:0; border-top:2px solid #000"><h1 style="color:#000; font:700 32px/36px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; margin:0 0 12.5px 0; letter-spacing:-.9px"><span>Store them separately</span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td><a href="#"><img width="600" height="300" class="css-1jxjpzi" src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/12/smarter-living/wce-pic-cable-bag/wce-pic-cable-bag-jumbo.jpg" alt="Several bag organizers. " style="width:100%; height:auto; display:block; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:5px"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="css-dz4dhe" width="100%" align="right" style="text-align:right; width:100%; padding-bottom:10px; line-height:14px"><span style="margin:0; font:11px/11px Helvetica,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; color:#888; letter-spacing:.01em">Photo: Michael Hession</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span>Instead of plopping all your now-bundled cables into one spot, you can separate them into their own bags for storage, again organized by charger, device type, or family member. </span><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline">These colorful mesh bags</a><span> we recommend are great if you’re into that color-coding system—or if keeping everyday objects in brightly colored sacks simply brings joy to your day.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:700">The best cable organizers→</a><br><br></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0; font-size:0; border-top:2px solid #000"><h1 style="color:#000; font:700 32px/36px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; margin:0 0 12.5px 0; letter-spacing:-.9px"><span>What about any mysterious cables?</span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td><a href="#"><img width="600" height="300" class="css-1jxjpzi" src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/12/smarter-living/wce-pic-old-electronics/wce-pic-old-electronics-jumbo.jpg" alt="Someone holding a cardboard box full of electronics." style="width:100%; height:auto; display:block; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:5px"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="css-dz4dhe" width="100%" align="right" style="text-align:right; width:100%; padding-bottom:10px; line-height:14px"><span style="margin:0; font:11px/11px Helvetica,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; color:#888; letter-spacing:.01em">Photo: iStock/Vejaa</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span>At the end of this process, you may have some chargers you’re tempted to toss in the trash. Don’t do it. To get rid of your old electronics, your best bet is to consider donating to an organization, like a thrift store, or to contact your local sanitation department.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:700">How to responsibly get rid of old electronics→</a><br><br></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0; font-size:0; border-top:2px solid #000"><h1 style="color:#000; font:700 32px/36px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; margin:0 0 12.5px 0; letter-spacing:-.9px"><span>And now for a little treat: Wirecutter-exclusive deals on summer essentials</span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td><a href="#"><img width="600" height="300" class="css-1jxjpzi" src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/12/smarter-living/wce-pic-deal-blog/wce-pic-deal-blog-jumbo.jpg" alt="A collage of photos showing three products on sale: a fan, a mosquito repellent device, and a beach bag." style="width:100%; height:auto; display:block; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:5px"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="css-dz4dhe" width="100%" align="right" style="text-align:right; width:100%; padding-bottom:10px; line-height:14px"><span style="margin:0; font:11px/11px Helvetica,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; color:#888; letter-spacing:.01em">Photos: Wirecutter Staff</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span>Whenever you’re ready to take a break from all this cleaning and organizing: Treat yourself to something fun. To help you ring in the summer, we’ve have secured some exclusive deals on Wirecutter favorites for readers, including an iconic beach bag, an actually comfortable bra, and a travel toiletry bag we love.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:700">Deals only for Wirecutter readers (nice)→</a></p><table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="css-1ux4czy" style="padding-bottom:15px"></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top:1px solid #dcdcdc; padding-bottom:15px"></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span style="font-style:italic">All this decluttering make room for an upgrade? </span><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-style:italic">Here are the best fast chargers we recommend for every device</a><span style="font-style:italic">.</span></p><p style="font:400 16px/24px Helvetica,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif; color:#333; margin:0 0 15px"><span style="font-style:italic">You can reach the Wirecutter newsletters team at </span><a href="#" class="css-sdwaa1" style="color:#286ed0; text-decoration:underline; font-style:italic">email@wirecutter.com</a><span style="font-style:italic">. 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