When you use the dad method of looping your extension cord the same way over and over, you are continually twisting the cord's many components, creating tension on all parts and friction between them.

Do yourself a favor and organize the cluster of cords on your desk. The good news is that you don’t need to be a professional for this quick DIY project.

We all have a box of random cables—a tangled mess that we lug with us on every house move and rarely, if ever, delve into. This box is the heart of your messy tech problem. It is the ultimate ...