6 Ways to Kill Every Cord in Your House

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By Max Knoblauch2014-04-08 11:06:42 UTC

Behind every high-tech entertainment center and connected home office lies a dark, hidden secret: cords.

The sad truth is that we are losing the battle against the wires, plugs and thousands of earphone sets that come with every piece of technology we buy today. We are losing terribly.

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Gadgets with minimalist designs are often ruined by the crazy number of wires they require to operate. Nests of extension cords and power strips clutter our desks, and our phone chargers are never plugged into the same outlet twice.

"Cords. Why did it have to be cords?"

To finally turn the tide against the cord-monster in your life, we've compiled a list of DIY tips, great wireless tech and clutter-reducing apps that might finally allow you to stop bowing to the will of the wire.

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