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[–] [email protected] 66 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I refactor the box every year because there are usually some new cables.

Some simple empirical rules:

  • keep the shorter cables
  • maximum of 3 cables of the same type: for donating, for lending, for spare
  • USB cables that can transfer data > USB cables that don't transfer data
  • no damaged cables
  • store long cables as coils (tied up tight)
  • store short cables in bunches (tied up tight)
  • should be sorted and grouped into categories
  • box should be sealed, but aired out once in a while (outgassing)
[–] knexcar 17 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Wait, there are USB cables that don’t transfer data? What do they do then, charge only?

[–] [email protected] 34 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Yup. Notorious with usb c cables. Lots of battery powered tools give you a cable that only works for charging, and looks the exact same. I guess you could test the cable and mark them as charge only, but it's a hassle

[–] FierySpectre 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I've got a USB-c cable that can charge and transfer data at high speeds... But ask it to transfer display data to a screen and it won't do a thing.

The USB-c standard is a nightmare... While having the same port for everything sounds like a decent idea to reduce waste, not every product requires the full spec. Maybe mandatory labeling (like some companies are doing already) would be a solution, but it's rather late to start with that now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

4 will solve some of this, and bring it up to a minimum usable standard generally, hopefuly we can use the numbers arms race to eliminate some of the bullshit being pulled

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

USB A to C maybe, but C to C cannot work without data. To me MicroUSB was notorious for that. At this point all my micro USB cables that I have left don't do data because I've given away, or worn out/broke all the ones that did data.

Now I just have a bunch of USB C to ___ adapters. Right now on my desk I have a USB C to Micro, Micro to USB C (just in case) and a USB C to lightning adapter all stuck together.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

Yep. Very annoying in some cases.

[–] jadedwench 6 points 2 months ago

Just be sure to not damage cables with plastic zip ties or other things that crimp the wires inside.

[–] PriorityMotif 5 points 2 months ago

I bundle my cables and put them in ziplock bags by type. I bought a whole spool of twist tie wire with it's own built in cutter. I also keep a bag with damaged cables because sometimes I make my own custom cables or just need some scrap wire.

[–] Eiri 4 points 2 months ago (5 children)

Wait why does the box need to be closed?

[–] ninekeysdown 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

To avoid the collection of cables growing?

[–] logorok 12 points 2 months ago

So, don't leave male and female cables alone in a dark box!

[–] m3t00 1 points 2 months ago
[–] marcos 11 points 2 months ago

To avoid dust.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

To not ever let them escape

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Less degradation of the plastic maybe? Idk

[–] tacosplease 3 points 2 months ago

I think so. Keeps the insulation from dry rotting.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Keeping it closed also means that you don't have to breathe it in (and prevents dust from getting in).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

but what if I like the smell like a steam deck vent

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Get your hormone levels checked once in a while.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

hormones? Yeah he do :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

So that the cables don't get covered in humid air and dust which sticks to them and forms a grime (with bonus added chemicals from the plastics).