The problems of organizing a computer collection

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Tue Sep 2 20:28:00 2003

On Tue, 2 Sep 2003, David Holland wrote:
> On Sun, 2003-08-31 at 12:37, Ian Primus wrote:
>
> > - Oh, I can't forget cables. Almost all computer equipment requires a
> > large number of easily tangled, serpent-like items known as cables.
>
>
> FWIW, if the cable is small enough, Zip Lock bags work pretty well for
> storing cables. (As well as for misc & sundry adapter bits) At least
> it keeps them from tangling upon themselves.

I tend to coil up longer cables, and either weave the end around the coil,
or hold the coil together with tywraps or twist ties. Smaller cables I
usually coil or bundle (depending on how the wire wants to lay) and hold
them in place with tywraps or twist ties.

Zip Lock bags work great for things like AppleTalk adapters.

-Toth
Received on Tue Sep 02 2003 - 20:28:00 BST