I am using a fairly large ethernet cable when I want a Ethernet connection from my router to my laptop. I have a 3 story house so a permanent in-wall connection is not possible (my room is on the top floor). I can’t have it laying around always constantly so I use it when I need it (for playing games & such) then I put it in my cupboard

The thing is it gets tangled up. It takes me about 5 minutes to untangle it everytime. Is there a good way of storing it? Like those circular cable winder extension boards where you can roll the wire up when you’re done with it and taking it out is also simple?

  • averyminya@beehaw.org
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    10 months ago

    Good old over under technique! Works with everything, done right you can literally throw a cable across the room and it will unwind itself perfectly. Highly recommended for headphones as well.

    Another tip on top of this stellar one! If the cable is giving you problems, i.e. it’s “natural” shape is all kinked, you can leave it out in the sun for a little while. Straighten it out from there and then you can coil it freely. The heat helps you reset that natural shape.