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Buyers Guide To: Cable Boxes
By: CableOrganizer®
Cable boxes are a simple and effective solution for managing cords, concealing power strips, and reducing clutter in homes, offices, and small living spaces. Whether you are organizing a media center, cleaning up a desk, or improving safety around children and pets, cable boxes help create a neater and more functional environment.
WHAT ARE CABLE BOXES?
Cable boxes easily hide power strips, adaptors, and excess cables for better cable management. They have rubber feet at the bottom that prevent boxes from sliding and are also made with fire retardant plastic that adds an extra layer of security. The cable box prevents cable and power strips from accumulating dust, dirt, and debris while the cover remains secure and strong enough to allow bulky items like routers to rest on top. Cable boxes also come with large slots in both the front and back to easily route cables through.
WHERE AND WHEN TO USE CABLE BOXES
Home Entertainment or Media Centers
In home entertainment systems or media centers, cable boxes can be used to organize the massive tangles of wires behind TVs, gaming consoles, sound systems, or streaming devices. Cable boxes help hide the thick power bricks that come with consoles like Xbox or PlayStation. They also help conceal extra-long cords and create a clean, organized look with better cable organization without the need to cut into walls to conceal your cables.
Desk / Home Office
In a home office, cable boxes can be used to help improve desk cable management by organizing cords and power accessories. Cable boxes sit neatly on top or underneath a desk to keep floors clear. Cable boxes can also double as charging stations, allowing phone and tablet cords to pop out of the top lid. Keeping cables tucked away at your desk also prevents you from accidentally kicking or unplugging wires with your feet. Cable boxes will also keep your wires away from children or household pets, ensuring safety for both your home and your devices and their cables.
College Dorm Room or Apartments
In a small space such as a college dorm room, cable boxes help maximize space in small rooms and comply with the strict electrical rules that many universities enforce. Using a cable organizer box to store cords and power strips helps clear up valuable space on either the floor or a desk that a student may need. Cable boxes also protect cords from accidental spills that may happen, because college students’ desks often double as dining tables.
HOW TO USE CABLE BOXES
- Place power strip inside the bottom of the cable box if not already included.
- Route main power cord out and plug into the wall
- Plug in and group devices together, keep heavy power bricks at the bottom, so they do not block ventilation. You can also use hook-and-loop cable ties to bundle the excess length.
- Finally, route the device cords through the slots and make sure the lid to the cable box is secure.
IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
Be sure not to overload the power strip in the cable box and ensure there is enough room for proper air ventilation. This is to prevent any electrical damage and reduce fire risks. Labeling or color coding with the cables inside the box may help prevent confusion and provide quick and easy fixes and access to cords when needed.
Cable boxes offer an uncomplicated way to improve cable management, reduce visible clutter, and protect cords and power strips from dust, damage, and accidental contact. From home entertainment centers to office desks and dorm rooms, they provide a cleaner and safer setup in a variety of spaces.
