The problem with cables

[Kesa]

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?

[Kesa]

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)

[Kesa]

Staple it to the desk? Wouldn't that hurt? Nah, not my style...