How To Manage All Those Gadgets/Chargers
July 31, 2007 by Lauren
So you already know the most important concepts of keeping your gadgets safe. That doesn't change the fact that you have a lot of them, and it builds up on you. We all have the tangled cord nightmare once in a while, but fear not. There are some excellent, cheap (or free) ways to manage all of your devices and to charge them, too.
First of all, you can always buy a rack to store your gadgets and cords on. There are some cool newer products out these days that can be convenient, such as the "Socket Pocket" concept. That kind of thing, pictured below, is handy but not for multiple devices.
Moving right along, there are a slew of methods [many DIY] to help with multiple gadgets. I'll run through a few of the projects here, all of which you can handle by yourself at home. 1.) The first idea is probably the simplest, and still quite effective. I'd suggest getting a shoe organizer, prefferably clear, and designating one pocket to each device and cord. This will give each gadget its space while still keeping them out of the way, easy to access, and organized. There's also a method of making one such storage unit yourself (pictured below), but that seems like a lot more trouble for the same result as my personal suggestion.  2.) The second method involves using pegboard. You could put this wherever you wanted, though under your desk is one particularly appealing idea if you're in the market to organize the slew of cords and gadgets that comes with a computer. You'd simply mount some pegboard and your gadgets with it, threading the wires though it. Go here for more pictures and details.  3.) A toolbox is used in the third method, to make more of a charging station. You can find a cheap toolbox and essentially drill holes in it, while labeling and using the box's cubbyholes to house your devices as they are charging. This is especially nice because it hides all of the unsightly cord mess, leaving you with only what you need. 
4.) Another option is the same basic concept as above, though it is may be more aesthetically pleasing in the end. This method involves a media box, and X-Acto, and some bookplates. Again, it looks nice but this way won't provide you with places to hold the devices like a toolbox would. Take your pick. So there are a couple of ways that you can manage all of your cords, chargers, and devices in a organized manner. Because after all, nothing kills the look of sexy gadgets like a monster jumble of cords. Besides that, charging needs to be as easy to access and use as the devices you're charging (I say that, hoping it's a good thing). 0 Comments
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