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I bought a desk gadget on a whim and now it's the one thing I'd never replace
My desk thanks me now.
Not all Ethernet cables are created equal — this label means it'll never hit its rated speeds
Make sure you read it before taking it home
I bought the wrong "HDMI to USB-C" cable three times before learning this one thing
I'm just glad that most stores have great return policies at this point.
I stopped buying random USB‑C cables after learning what 'USB4' actually means
I used to buy cables by price, now I buy them by capability.
Please stop buying flat Ethernet cables — they’re not as good as they look
That flat Ethernet cable is aesthetic sabotage for your network
Please stop using old HDMI cables
That old cable is limiting what you can do with your modern display.
I stopped replacing accessories once I learned these 5 simple longevity tricks
Let's break the cycle of buy, break, repeat.
Stop buying “gold-plated” HDMI cables — here’s what actually matters
Gold plating isn't magically upgrading the signal.
You can finally toss these old cables because you’ll never need them again
Tidy up that old box of cables.
This surge protector turned out smarter than half my gadgets
Protect your gadgets before it's too late
These cables are outdated, but you should still keep them at home
You might need them someday, so keep them around for now.
I never realized Ethernet cables had a color code until now
Your rainbow of Ethernet cables doesn’t mean what you think.
I thought my setup had too many cables to hide properly—until I tried these fixes
I couldn't neatly hide all my cables until I tried these solutions throughout my home.
Why I Still Keep an Optical Audio Cable in My Drawer
I don’t use an optical cable often, but when I do, I’m grateful it’s there.
Get a USB-C Dock That Stands Your Phone Upright: It's Worth It
Have some dignity with how you dock your phone.
Here's How I Always Pick the Right USB-C Cable
USB-C is an amazing standard for cable hardware, with its flippable shape, but it can cause confusion. Here's how to troubleshoot
Why I Use All-Wireless Tech and Hate Wires
Wires be gone: wireless tech is just as good, if not better.
The Cables in Your PC's Power Supply, Explained
The power supply is one of the most confusing parts of building a PC. But once you understand what each cable does, it's a piece of cake.
I Sorted Through My Random Box of Cables, and These Are the Ones I Kept
Everyone has a random box of cables lurking somewhere.