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2 years ago by The Picard Maneuver to c/microblogmemes

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veganpizza69 67 points 2 years ago

I refactor the box every year because there are usually some new cables.

Some simple empirical rules:

  • keep the shorter cables
  • maximum of 3 cables of the same type: for donating, for lending, for spare
  • USB cables that can transfer data > USB cables that don't transfer data
  • no damaged cables
  • store long cables as coils (tied up tight)
  • store short cables in bunches (tied up tight)
  • should be sorted and grouped into categories
  • box should be sealed, but aired out once in a while (outgassing)

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knexcar 18 points 2 years ago

Wait, there are USB cables that don’t transfer data? What do they do then, charge only?

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Baguette 35 points 2 years ago

Yup. Notorious with usb c cables. Lots of battery powered tools give you a cable that only works for charging, and looks the exact same. I guess you could test the cable and mark them as charge only, but it's a hassle

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callyral 7 points 2 years ago

Yep. Very annoying in some cases.

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jadedwench 6 points 2 years ago

Just be sure to not damage cables with plastic zip ties or other things that crimp the wires inside.

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PriorityMotif 5 points 2 years ago

I bundle my cables and put them in ziplock bags by type. I bought a whole spool of twist tie wire with it's own built in cutter. I also keep a bag with damaged cables because sometimes I make my own custom cables or just need some scrap wire.

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Eiri 4 points 2 years ago

Wait why does the box need to be closed?

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ninekeysdown 16 points 2 years ago

To avoid the collection of cables growing?

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marcos 11 points 2 years ago

To avoid dust.

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Hellstormy 4 points 2 years ago

To not ever let them escape

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Daxtron2 3 points 2 years ago

Less degradation of the plastic maybe? Idk

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veganpizza69 2 points 2 years ago

So that the cables don't get covered in humid air and dust which sticks to them and forms a grime (with bonus added chemicals from the plastics).

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