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PC World May 2008
5 Ways to Cure Cable Clutter
Do your pets get hopelessly trapped in the tangle of cords and cables behind your desk? You may need help. And we've got it.
By Cathy Lu, PC World
Out of sight
Your new flat-screen television might look cool in your living room, but you know what doesn't look so hot? That mass of cables and electrical bricks shoved under your media cabinet. KangaRoom Storage's aptly named Black Box Cord Organizer tames the cords for your TiVo, DVD player, game console and other devices by storing them away in an understated black box.
This $60 container, which measures 13 by 13 by 3 inches and is made of flame-resistant acrylic, features two shelves for storing wireless adapters and other unsightly devices, along with nine prongs for winding excess cabling (a sliding door gives you access to the innards). Openings on either side let you feed cords through while a cutout at the bottom accommodates your surge protector. Five ventilation holes ensure that things don't get too hot on the inside.
One-stop charging 
Is your home office overrun with chargers for your gadgets? If your answer is no, then clearly you don't have enough gadgets. If your answer is yes, then it's time to clean up the clutter. Gadget charging stations sit on your desk or shelf (or you can find ones that hang on the wall), providing individual slots for docking your cell phone, MP3 player, digicam and other pocket-sized devices while keeping unsightly cables out of view.
KangaRoom Storage's $30 Cell Phone Charging Station fits four devices in front with a removable key/coin tray on top that covers the cord-storage area and, if you can stuff one in there, a small power strip.
