8 Best Cable Management Tools

Not all cables are as pretty as the World of Alice AC adapter, cables need to be constantly untangled and organized, otherwise they'll do nothing but get in your way. Here's a round up of the best tools to help you manage your cables and keep them organized.

CableBox and CableBox Mini: Place your power strip inside the CableBox, stow away the extra cables and place the lid. CableBox Mini is a smaller version for desktop use. Buy it here and here. ($24.95 - $29.50)

CableClip: a multi-purpose clip used to untangle and tidy cables of all sizes while keeping them accessible. You can use them to store cables or shorten cables while in use. Buy it here ($9.95)

Dotz Cord Straps and Identifiers: Reusable colored 'dotz' that come with ready to use punch-out icons and some DIY icons. The colored cord straps help you group related cables and assign them different numbers. Buy it here and here ($9.99 - $9.34)

Dotz Cord Wrap: a simple wrap it and snap it solution to organize cables. The portable design allows you to take your cables while keeping them organized. Buy it here ($9.99)

CableDrop Cable Holder: small holders with adhesive backs perfect for holding USB cables, earphones or a pen. Buy it here ($8.95)

Cable Collar: Cable Collar wraps up the slack in your power cables, keeping your home and office free from excess wires. No hardware or installation required; a plug is all you need to hold Cable Collar in place. Buy it here ($6.99)

Contort Flexible USB Hub: This hub features a built-in cord management with anchors to keep the cords in place. Buy it here ($29.95)

Cordies: a desktop cable management system that organizes your various computer cables while also keeping them weighted down so they don’t slide off your desk when disconnected. Buy it here ($12.99)