{"id":938,"date":"2019-02-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.p10.sol1.net\/uncategorized\/how-to-keep-your-cables-under-control\/"},"modified":"2024-07-26T06:53:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T06:53:18","slug":"how-to-keep-your-cables-under-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/how-to-keep-your-cables-under-control","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Cables Under Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"938\" class=\"elementor elementor-938\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4aa7d0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4aa7d0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b972459\" data-id=\"b972459\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46a14a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46a14a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No matter how clean and tidy your desk actually is, loose cables running over, under, and around it will make it look and feel cluttered. If you have cables running across the floor, your office might also be a safety hazard.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>If this sounds like your desk or office, it might be time to invest in some\u00a0cable\u00a0management<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/index.html?pg=searchresultsdisplay&amp;search_type=K&amp;search_string=cable+tie&amp;search_values=&amp;searchlogtype=KE\">.<\/a>\u00a0Sometimes it\u2019s as simple as a couple of cable ties behind the desk, but if the cables are in danger of being a trip hazard or being damaged, it\u2019s worth looking at some more advanced options.<\/p><h2>At your desk<\/h2><p>These solutions work magic in a cinch for your desk and entertainment areas. Either of these options can help to separate the computer from the phone cables and the Xbox from the internet cables, and provide some practical under desk cable management.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cable ties<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 the name speaks for itself. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/technology\/cabling\/Cable-Ties-200mmx45mm-DATA6014\">Cable ties<\/a> are products that tie your cables\u00a0together,\u00a0so they are neatly contained and tangle free. Cables ties are commonly either self-locking or Velcro fastening, and both options are very easy to use. If you are super-organised, try\u00a0colour-coded cable ties to group your cables together \u2013 green for speakers and headphones, blue for your computer, keyboard and mouse, yellow for your phone equipment.\u00a0\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cable wrappers<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 A loosely coiled product that can be wrapped completely around cables to keep them safely contained. Wrappers can easily be cut to\u00a0size and\u00a0have the\u00a0added bonus\u00a0of hiding many different\u00a0coloured\u00a0cables under the one wrapper.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2>Across walkways<\/h2><p>In any public area such as classrooms, conference rooms or offices, cables running across the floor present a trip hazard. A floor cable protector is very important to prevent people from stumbling over loose cables, as well as avoiding accidental disconnections caused by movement.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Cables also need to be protected from damage as people walk over them, or as heavy equipment is rolled across them. It&#8217;s far easier to cover a cable than deal with the cost and hassle of replacing it.\u00a0\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>On carpets<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Velcro cable protectors are made of highly-durable material with Velcro on one side. These products are placed over the cables on carpet, with the Velcro side down, to\u00a0stick\u00a0securely to the carpet. They can be cut to size and are available in bright\u00a0colours\u00a0to ensure they can be seen.\u00a0 Many Velcro options are re-usable, which is a great way to save on costs.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>On any floor surface<\/b> \u2013 Heavy duty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/workplace-health-and-safety\/chair-and-floor-mats\/Mattek-Cable-Safe-Rubber-Mat-500x1000mm-MATS1525\">cable mats<\/a>\u00a0simply lay on the floor with the cables are tucked inside. They have a smooth, rounded surface that protects from heavy foot traffic and rolling wheels.\u00a0 Again, these can be cut to size and are simple to install. <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100934379\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100934379\">Cable ties and protectors are such a cost-effective solution to an unsightly and potentially dangerous problem. They\u2019re easy to use and install, making them a simple, commonsense choice at work, at home, and in public spaces.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-938 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='938' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-938 lc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-938 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='938' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-938 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-938 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter how clean and tidy your desk actually is, loose cables running over, under, and around it will make it look and feel cluttered. If you have cables running across the floor, your office might also be a safety hazard.\u00a0 If this sounds like your desk or office, it might be time to invest &#8230; <a title=\"How to Keep Your Cables Under Control\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/how-to-keep-your-cables-under-control\" aria-label=\"Read more about How to Keep Your Cables Under Control\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":939,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,8],"tags":[279,580,581,582,583],"class_list":["post-938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-productivity","tag-cable-management","tag-cable-management-for-desk","tag-cable-management-ideas","tag-floor-cable-protector","tag-under-desk-cable-management"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=938"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43012,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/938\/revisions\/43012"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}