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Tame your MacBook charging cables with this ingenious and beautiful wrap

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We’ve all been the victims of tangled cables, not just at our desks but especially in our bags. Not only does the mess of jumbled wires make us lose time when we need to quickly plug in our devices, we also lose items in our bags simply because this clutter gets in our way. Cable management solutions exist for many desks, but people on the go are often left at the mercy of hastily cobbled-up bands, ties, and whatnot, none of which are effective, let alone elegant products. You don’t need an elaborate and complicated mechanism to keep charging cables in check, as this innovative wrap for MacBook chargers proves, providing an easy and quick way to tame those unruly wires while looking good at the same time.

Designer: Blair Hesty (Founder and Industrial Designer, BAIR)

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Laptop charging cables are a necessary evil for us to be able to work these days. But even the minimalist designs of the MacBook power adapter still fall prey to the problem of getting tangled around not only itself, but everything else in your bag. This costs you time and peace of mind whenever you need to take it out, especially when in a hurry.

TAIM is a cable management solution that looks so simple that you might wonder why it didn’t already exist. It attaches snugly around a MacBook charger and provides a way to let you wrap the cable around the block, and then secure the cable so that it never gets loose until you actually need it. It’s efficient and fast, so you spend less time managing cables and more time actually getting stuff done. Whether you’re at the office about to head home, at home about to rush out the door, or enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee while hammering away at that report, TAIM is the perfect solution to save time and reduce frustration.

The ingenuity of TAIM comes from a robust hook and loop attachment that lets you quickly fasten or unfasten the wrap; no need to fiddle with buttons or complicated mechanisms. A machined metal “grab tab” with a beautiful satin bronze finish also makes it easy to see or even just feel the end of the wrap so that you can quickly release the elastic retention band in a flash. Simply pull the tab and let the cable drop free, ready to plug into your MacBook for a quick charge.

Best of all, TAIM is made with high-grade materials that not only look and feel good, it will last you a long time. Durable elastic is used to wrap around the charging block and the captured cables, while custom Merino wool felt adds a luxurious texture to the product, a fitting quality for a design made to match Apple’s high-quality products. Made specifically for single-port USB-C Apple MacBook power adapters, TAIM frees you from the stress of dealing with unruly cables and lost time, providing a design that not only works well but looks striking to boot. Stand out of the crowd, and start crafting your image today with TAIM by BAIR.

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Faux leather desk mat keeps cables in order using magnets

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With computers and mobile devices becoming an important part of our work or school lives, it is almost inevitable that cables will snake their way onto desks, twisting and tangling into a sordid mess. As if keeping desks tidy wasn’t already difficult, cable management adds another layer of complexity to that chore. There are desks that offer one solution or another, and those often rely on fixed and inflexible designs. Accessories do give a bit more freedom, but it’s often an all-or-nothing affair that bundles all those cables together in one place. This magnet-powered system, on the other hand, lets you decide where you want to keep those cables, and its beautiful PU leather base also protects your desk from scratches and spills.

Designer: Function 101

Even before computers started living on our desks, desk mats have been providing a combination of protection and decoration for sometimes plain or damaged tables. With our lives becoming a tad more complicated, these desk accessories have also started evolving to go beyond the call of duty, offering additional functionality ranging from temporary paper storage to even wireless charging.

Function 101’s Desk Mat Pro is part of this new breed, though you might not be able to tell at first glance. The PU Pebble Leather gives it an elegant and stylish character, and it would already fulfill its purpose just by itself, making your desk look more appealing while also keeping damaging liquids and sharp objects from ruining your desk. In reality, however, it serves as a base for a rather creative cable management system, thanks to a metal-infused inner layer that provides something for magnetic objects to stick to.

The heart of this cable management system is really the Cable Block XL, a minimalist cube with a cutout that lets you easily slide in any cable. Powerful neodymium magnets make it stay in place and prevent cables from dragging the blocks away. You can place the blocks anywhere you want or need them on the Desk Mat Pro or even on a bare metal desk. You can even combine blocks in a row to keep all the cables in one area or have them individually in different places for better space efficiency. You have complete freedom in how you want to design your cable management system and still look good, whatever you end up with.

Being a magnet-based system also opens the Desk Mat Pro to more than just blocks. There is, for example, an upcoming “coaster” that can fit an Apple MagSafe charger for iPhones, removing the need for a tall cube if all you really need is a low puck. It could also accommodate other magnetic accessories and decorations, ensuring that these don’t get accidentally knocked around and cause a domino effect that ends up spilling your drink. Then again, that’s what the Desk Mat Pro is also for anyway.

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This USB docking station has a novel way to keep your desk cable-free

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In the past, the biggest source of clutter on people’s desks was paper that’s strewn around or stationery that hadn’t been returned to its proper storage. While those can still cause a mess on any surface, they’re relatively easier to tidy up by putting them back where they belong. As computers become more common in offices and homes, the cables that come to and from these machines have become even more problematic in maintaining a clean and neat worktable. It’s not as easy to get rid of these without losing functionality unless you go completely wireless, which carries its own set of drawbacks. Cable management solutions try to hide these essential eyesores from sight, but this docking station gives it a bit of a twist to make sure it doesn’t sacrifice accessibility in the process.

Designer: Humanscale Design Studio

Most cable management solutions don’t simply organize computer and accessories cables to prevent them from going in different directions. Plenty of them, including those built into desks, also hide them from sight to keep them out of mind. There are USB docks and hubs that go under desks for that same purpose, but it comes at the cost of making it harder to actually plug and unplug peripherals quickly. Having the hub on the table, however, keeps things in the same place but isn’t as presentable as craftily hidden cables.

Humanscale’s M/Connect 2 works on the principle that not all of these cables and USB devices aren’t created equal. Some are rarely removed once they’re plugged in, like power cords, monitor cables, and even wired keyboards. Others, like dongles and external drives, do get inserted and removed multiple times, sometimes in a single day. This USB docking station’s solution is to actually split the ports between these two kinds of cables and hide those that don’t change often.

M/Connect 2 is designed like a clamp that attaches to an edge of a desk, preferably on the back, with ports above and below the table. The ports that are on the half underneath the desk are for cables and wires that can be conveniently hidden from view. The top half is practically a USB and Thunderbolt hub that provides the necessary ports for more transient devices and peripherals. This part is also modular so that the hub can be removed for repairs without having to disassemble the entire contraption.

Another thing that makes the M/Connect 2 different from other docking stations is that it can be used in conjunction with a monitor arm to further reduce the amount of desk space that your computer accessories occupy. It can be used without such a monitor, too, making it a very versatile piece of equipment. Of course, it also looks quite elegant on top of any desk, which helps add to the ambiance that this innovative cable management system provides.

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Secretlab’s first PC desk is the ultimate cable management solution – using magnets!

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Honestly, how many times have you been working on your desktop, only to be hounded and attacked by the multiple cables attached to it? If you’re an ordinary, occasionally messy, but otherwise organized human being like me, I’m sure the answer is- ALOT. Whether you’re working on your PC or your laptop, you’ll always have a couple of entangled cables to deal with. However, Singapore-based Secretlab has decided to come to our rescue! Popularly known for its gaming chairs, Secretlab recently launched its first PC desk, and may I say it’s the godsend cable management solution we’ve all been waiting for! Called the MAGNUS Metal Desk, this handy desk helps keep those pesky cables under control…with the help of magnets! Genius, no?

Priced at $449, the MAGNUS Metal Desk has been paired up with magnetic cable-management accessories (you’ll have to purchase those separately) that you can attach to the desk. The accessories include magnetic cable holders that can prevent your phone charger from falling off and custom-cut magnetic cable sheaths that can be attached to the desk legs, instantly making those eyesore-like wires vanish! The desk has also been amped with a cable tray that can be used to store cables as well. Another interesting feature of the desk is the Magpad Desk Mat! Crafted from leatherette, the full coverage desk mat can be magnetically anchored onto the desk. The mat makes it easy to customize the desk according to your personal preferences, and also feels super smooth to touch! Another exciting customization option is the MAGRGB Diffused RGB LED Strips! The strips are invisible until turned on. The 4 custom lighting presets and 7 different color options are sure to take your gaming experience to the next level!

Standing tall at 29 inches, the desk can be raised 0.8 inches higher to ensure you can work or play on it comfortably. The futuristic dark grey table with its unique magnetic ecosystem is perfect for both work and play! It’s the kind of product design that can amp up your work from home office and gaming battle station. This innovative desk will be offered in two sizes – 59 inches and 47 inches. Although currently, only the 59 inches model is available. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get shopping!

Designer: Secretlab

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As useful as multi-tap power extensions might be, they will inevitably leave your wires a mess and your aesthetic a total wreck! The Arrangement PEA offers one simple solution for tidying up cables directly on the unit.

While the base is made from hard plastic, the cap covers are made with a malleable silicon material that can be easily flipped and inverted. To use the Arrangement PEA, simply flip the cover upwards to expose a spool – then, wind the wire around the spool before flipping the cover back into its original state. The wires will be hidden and kept clear of the surrounding area!

Arrangement PEA is a 2015 Red Dot Award winner.

Designers: Prof. Baek Junghoon, Prof. Lim Min Taek, Kim Mina, Hwang Ki-nam, Choi Su-im, Yang Seung-hyeon

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This world has seen so many good switchboard design concepts that never saw the light of day. It’s funny how we’re still stuck with these problematic switches, plugs, and cords. The Loop, luckily can take care of one of those problems. Cable management.

Designed in a rubber-like material, the loop can be retrofitted over any switchboard. It has one running slit and 6-10 openings depending on its size. Just tuck the wires in and have them exit from either of the openings. The loop is thick and hollow enough to accommodate all your wires so you don’t see a tangled mess of cables on your floor!

The Loop is a winner of the Red Dot Award for the year 2015.

Designer: Fan Liyuan

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Make Your Cables Stay Put

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I’m sitting here staring at my messy iPhone charging cable with disdain as we speak! There simply hasn’t been a solution for cleaning up the cable that I find aesthetically appealing… until now! Unlike clunky stick-on or screw-on cable management clips, Stay is a minimalistic solution that uses magnets to hold the cord in place. Simply place the metal object on your desk top or any other surface for a stylish way to keep your cord under control! DO WANT.

Designer: Makoto Shibuya

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Wrap it Up: Neoprene Cable Management

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Keep all your unruly cables in check with the OmniMount OECMS Neoprene Cable Management. Wrap it Up: Neoprene Cable Management Instead of a tangled rat’s nest of wires going every which way but loose, you can have just one neatly wrapped package. The soft neoprene maintains flexibility so you can place it where you need to. No need to thread your cables through the wrap, just open and close it up with the velcro that runs along it like so:
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As you can see in the first image, there are openings throughout where you cables can stick out where they are needed. Neoprene is a bit stretchy too so you can squeeze larger plugs through and they’ll stay in place. The conduit measures about 40″ long, plenty of length to hide most wires.
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The top has double-sized adhesive so you can neatly stick it to desks, entertainment centers, walls or tables. The OmniMount is big enough to fit many cables at once. Clean up your workspace once and for all.
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LEGO Minifig as Cable Holder: Every Cord is Awesome

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Sugru community member 2Spinout came up with a practical use for the claw-like hands of LEGO minifigures. With the help of a LEGO brick and the multipurpose silicone rubber, you can stick a minifig on your desk and use it to hold cables. Lord Business will not be pleased about this.

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2Spinout also suggested using different minifigs to tell other people where you are. For instance, you can use a minifig to indicate if you’re on a meeting and a different one to say you’re having lunch. Head to Sugru’s website for more on the hack.

[via Lifehacker]