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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: Kesa on February 26, 2012, 08:39:50 AM
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These cables running through my computer setup are driving me wankers! :crazy:
First i have the cables that hook up my laptop to AC power. Then external HD, monitor, trackball, speakers, headphones and laptop cooler. Then i have my macmini with the same amount of cable cruff sitting on top my laptop. Then i have my PS3 next to it and then my A500, etc. It gets worse when i want to move my laptop to a different part of the house! I'm sick of tripping over stuff :crazy:
I'm counting 2 1-4 AC plug adapters and 2 extension cords and will now set to buy a third 1-4 plug because i have yet again run out of AC sockets. I know that a lot of people here have messy setups so taking this into account i would call my tangled ball of cords and plugs conservative. But i was wondering, what does everyone else's setup look like?
Does anyone have any hints and ideas about how to clean up my cords? Is there a system i could use to make things cleaner?
Also i think it would be funny to see photos of other peoples messy rigs. I wonder who has the messiest? :)
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Cable ties do help a lot.
First, you shorten the cables to the required length so they don't entangle too much. Second, when adding cables make sure that they're not running criss-cross and around each other. Third, tie the cabling for each device to a neat bundle. (Spiral ties are neat but a pain to undo.)
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I think you mean "driving you bonkers". Wanking is masturbating, so unless you have "the horn" for cables, I don't think you've been "spanking your monkey" over them. Or at least I hope you haven't.
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i think you mean "driving you bonkers". Wanking is masturbating, so unless you have "the horn" for cables, i don't think you've been "spanking your monkey" over them. Or at least i hope you haven't.
lmao
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Cable ties do help a lot.
First, you shorten the cables to the required length so they don't entangle too much. Second, when adding cables make sure that they're not running criss-cross and around each other. Third, tie the cabling for each device to a neat bundle. (Spiral ties are neat but a pain to undo.)
Thanks! But not really a fan of cable ties though. Too hard to take off. But i may try rubber bands instead.
Edit: I just saw some velcro ties that may be useful...
I think you mean "driving you bonkers". Wanking is masturbating, so unless you have "the horn" for cables, I don't think you've been "spanking your monkey" over them. Or at least I hope you haven't.
Nope. The term wankers is decidedly cockney (despite the fact i am originally from St Albans and not LDN) :D
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Nope. The term wankers is decidedly cockney (despite the fact i am originally from St Albans and not LDN) :D
I think you're just trying to cover up the real reason for your "messy computer" and we're not talking egg white or wallpaper paste here. :p
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I use white velcro wrap. Have a whole roll of it. But tying cables is all I use it for. Not that other stuff you get up to Kesa. You can also staple gun it to the underside of your table/desk. 'Tis good.
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Staple it to the desk? Wouldn't that hurt? Nah, not my style...
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Staple it to the desk? Wouldn't that hurt? Nah, not my style...
Shouldn't hurt. Should be easy for you to get the staple prongs to go either side of it.
;)