Don't let anyone take away your big box of cables
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Advice to never throw away your collection of old cables finds deep agreement online.
The author resonated with a social media post defending a 'Big Box of Cables.' He printed the advice and taped it onto his labeled 'FAMILY TECHNO BOX.' He explains that keeping obscure cables pays off when a long-unused cable is suddenly needed years later. The act of labeling the box with this reminder sparks joy and serves as a warning against disposal. He hopes his children will one day respect the lesson.
What commenters are saying
Commenters overwhelmingly agree, sharing elaborate organization systems. Multiple users divide cables into distinct boxes by category: USB, Audio/Video, Networking, Power. Top comments describe moving beyond one box to multiple totes: one user has 8 moving boxes. A correction thread identifies legitimate uses for the 'forbidden' double-ended USB-A cable, including bicycle headlights, external hard drives, and laser cutters. One commenter parodies hoarding by suggesting users photograph vintage cables before throwing them away.