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Questions tagged [cables]

Hacks related to the storage or usage of cables.

Hacks related to the or usage of electrical and data cables.

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How to make an ethernet cable with a broken clip usable?

The red marked part of my Ethernet Cable is broken and the plug won't stay inside of the port, so is there a workaround for that problem? Note: Buying a new cable is no workaround! :D
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Organising chargers for cordless devices

I have literally lost track of how many cordless devices I have in my house now; maybe 40. Thankfully, many of them use the same connector: Micro USB, USB C, Apple - but a quick tally still gives me a list of at least TEN different power supplies…
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How to reinforce or protect USB-C cable from connector damage

How can I maximize the life of a phone and minimize my total cost over the lifetime of the device while factoring in malicious cats? My wife's Moto X4 is repeatedly knocked off her nightstand/bed by our cat, and have gone through several cables…
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How to prevent HDMI cable from coming loose

I currently have my laptop hooked up to an LG 22LS4D TV screen which I use for programming. The problem is, whenever the HDMI cable is moved slightly (such as when the curtains behind are opened/closed or when the lead is accidentally pulled), the…
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Organise cables which often need to be replugged on the wall

I have one power outlet on the wall (~1.5 m from the ground), two devices, of which I only ever need one at a time, and a table near that place. (means the floor in front of the outlet is inaccessible) I don't want to place a multiple outlet power…
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