Author Topic: Hiding computer cables (Read 3150 times)

reanne · « **on:** November 19, 2005, 14:49 »

Hi. Sorry guys but im not really sure where to post this. Any ideas on how to hide/clean up all the cables at the back of the pc? My mum wants to have a glass computer stand but that means its going to show all the cables.

Clive · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2005, 15:22 »

You may be asking the impossible Reanne - especially since you want a glass computer stand! You could get a wireless mouse and keyboard which would certainly help and not break the bank. Apart from that you may find plastic cable ties (available in garden centres) useful.

Simon · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2005, 15:30 »

There's a thing you can get in Woolworths (and other stores) called a JML Cable Tidy, which supposedly wraps round all the cables, thus keeping them er, tidy.

reanne · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2005, 15:32 »

Thanks for the suggestions! I know its a tall order but try telling my mum that...!!

sam · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2005, 00:32 »

u could always threaten a hammer!

those jml things are quite neat but you might find it easier just to use cable ties as you will find that your cables wont fit into those easily.

chorleydave · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2005, 02:31 »

Hi, Reanne. I thoght you were dead!

I have two computers on my computer desk, and I hide the mess by putting a piece of cardboard (cut from a big box) between the desk and the wall. If your mum is really fussy, you could always cover the cardboard in something (wallpaper, paint etc) that is a similar colour to the wall.

Otherwise, it's asking the impossible!

reanne · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2005, 11:47 »

Not dead, just been trapped by my employers! I think I've finally managed to escape.

I have two computers in the house, one upstairs, one downstairs. Why would you need two computers on one desk :!:

sam · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2005, 11:49 »

i also have two computers on one desk (well one on the floor).. this is so I have windows on one and linux on the other... similar story dave?

p.s. good idea about the cardboard...just watch you don't cover up any fans!

gmax · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2006, 14:49 »

reanne wrote

Hi. Sorry guys but im not really sure where to post this. Any ideas on how to hide/clean up all the cables at the back of the pc? My mum wants to have a glass computer stand but that means its going to show all the cables.

tell your mum to buy a laptop :wink:

Lona · « **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2006, 15:08 »

Quote from: "gmax"

reanne wrote

Hi. Sorry guys but im not really sure where to post this. Any ideas on how to hide/clean up all the cables at the back of the pc? My mum wants to have a glass computer stand but that means its going to show all the cables.

tell your mum to buy a laptop :wink:

Better still Reanne, move out and leave you Mum to get on with it.

Simon · « **Reply #10 on:** August 06, 2006, 16:19 »

You can get special cable 'wraps' from places like Woolworths - I think they are made by JML, but simple cable ties do the trick just as easily.