yesterday, i set up my new computer system. it's not 'up and running' at the moment, as there seems to be a problem with the brand spanking new cpu.
that will be resolved coming up, i'm told that a(nother) new cpu is what i'll get -- because a brand new cpu shouldn't have need of any repairs right out of the box. anyhoo.........i'm choosing not to focus on that disappointment today.
some things i did do to set up this computer system are: put up a shelf specifically to hold my router, phone modem, and the three power strips; and, organize all the various computer cords/cables and label them near their plugs (using file folder labels, folded over the cords). my goal being easy access to them, and ease in locating particular plugs/cords.
i also have a few cord concealers here, and am planning on ordering a 'wire loom' (kind of tube, through which cords and cables can be inserted in order to organize them or keep them out of sight -- or out of reach of kitties who like to chew on cords
).
so with these things on my mind, for today's Question of the Day.........
Let's talk about cords and cables, and how we deal with keeping them 'at bay' --
How do you organize cords/cables for your electronics (ie, tv, stereo, computer, dvd player, ereader, other electronic devices, cell phone, lamps, etc)?
Do you have any 'cord chewers' or kitty that likes to play with cords/cables?
i'll start!
i like my cords and cables well under control. i definitely don't like the look of cords dangling from wall mounted things (like my tv and roku), or from the computer components on my desk. and i prefer to prevent the trip hazard with cords on the floor if they're not properly concealed. i'm also taking a proactive approach to making it easier to locate particular cords when needed amongst the mass of cords/cables behind my computer desk, which tend to get very intertwined/tangled.
i use various types of cord concealers/organizers for my cords and cables. i use this kind for cords than need dealing with on the walls -- . i'm using this cord concealer on my floor, to keep my cpu cords from being tripped over -- . and of course the wire loom i mentioned earlier -- . this one is 10 feet long, so i'll cut a 6 ft length of it for use with three thicker cords (bundled together in the wire loom), then cut the remaining 4 ft into two pieces that will house some other short lengths of cables/cords related to my tv system set up.
my snick never chewed on cords, and neither does our jaspurr. when snick was much younger, she did 'strike' at cords sometimes though. i always believed she thought the cords could possibly be snakes, and would strike at them to make sure they wouldn't move -- like a live snake would when being struck. snick still looks at cords sometimes, i think considering if they could be snakes.
okay, now it's your turn!
some things i did do to set up this computer system are: put up a shelf specifically to hold my router, phone modem, and the three power strips; and, organize all the various computer cords/cables and label them near their plugs (using file folder labels, folded over the cords). my goal being easy access to them, and ease in locating particular plugs/cords.
i also have a few cord concealers here, and am planning on ordering a 'wire loom' (kind of tube, through which cords and cables can be inserted in order to organize them or keep them out of sight -- or out of reach of kitties who like to chew on cords
so with these things on my mind, for today's Question of the Day.........
Let's talk about cords and cables, and how we deal with keeping them 'at bay' --
How do you organize cords/cables for your electronics (ie, tv, stereo, computer, dvd player, ereader, other electronic devices, cell phone, lamps, etc)?
Do you have any 'cord chewers' or kitty that likes to play with cords/cables?
i'll start!
i like my cords and cables well under control. i definitely don't like the look of cords dangling from wall mounted things (like my tv and roku), or from the computer components on my desk. and i prefer to prevent the trip hazard with cords on the floor if they're not properly concealed. i'm also taking a proactive approach to making it easier to locate particular cords when needed amongst the mass of cords/cables behind my computer desk, which tend to get very intertwined/tangled.
i use various types of cord concealers/organizers for my cords and cables. i use this kind for cords than need dealing with on the walls -- . i'm using this cord concealer on my floor, to keep my cpu cords from being tripped over -- . and of course the wire loom i mentioned earlier -- . this one is 10 feet long, so i'll cut a 6 ft length of it for use with three thicker cords (bundled together in the wire loom), then cut the remaining 4 ft into two pieces that will house some other short lengths of cables/cords related to my tv system set up.
my snick never chewed on cords, and neither does our jaspurr. when snick was much younger, she did 'strike' at cords sometimes though. i always believed she thought the cords could possibly be snakes, and would strike at them to make sure they wouldn't move -- like a live snake would when being struck. snick still looks at cords sometimes, i think considering if they could be snakes.
okay, now it's your turn!