Just about everyone who has tucked wired headphones or earbuds into a pocket or bag has had to carefully untangle them when ...

HELP DESK Wires and cords got you tangled up and blue? Here’s how to tame them If you prefer not to cut holes in your walls or hire help, there are multiple do-it-yourself ways to control the chaos.

Keep one or two HDMI and USB cords, not 10 — they’re replaceable. The same goes for cable cords. And if there are ear buds or headphones in the bin, it’s safe to assume they don’t work.

It almost seems like the cables have been designed to tangle up in your pocket or your gear bag. And the law of timing says that they will become the most tangled when you need them quickly.