NEWS – Whenever I need to troubleshoot the cables of a device in our entertainment center, I curse the cable mess behind it. I waste loads of time just identifying the correct cables that belong to the device in question before I’ve even gotten the chance to do the actual work. Labels are definitely the answer, but I don’t like using adhesive labels – I don’t like trying to line up perfectly the adhesive ends of a label or the sticky mess it leaves behind after removal.
Then I stumbled upon Cable Labels by Wrap-It Storage. These write-on labels are made from hook-and-loop material and come in white or multiple colors. You can choose from either round (writing surface is 0.5″ wide) or oval labels (writing surface is 1.2″ wide). I don’t have these just yet, but oh my gosh, I’m so excited to try them out! If this strikes a chord (or “cord” – ha!) with you too, you can purchase the Wrap-It Cable Labels (36 pack of oval labels, or 60 pack of round labels) at Amazon for $14.99.
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I have been using these
Dotz Cord Identifiers, Cord and Cable Management for Home and Office, 5 Count, Bright Colors (DCI101CO-CB)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085U9DOG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
for years. They are great.
DON
Don – Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been using a Dymo Labelwriter (EUR 25) for several years now, to print labels and attach them to all kinds of cables. Works like a charm and I never run out, as long as there is printing tape.
Robert – I have a Brother label maker, but I don’t like labeling my cables with adhesive labels because of the sticky residue they leave behind when removed. That’s why the Wrap-It Cable Labels seemed particularly interesting to me. 🙂