What to Consider First
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What should I do first when tackling my cable mess?
Before you even pick up your tools, make a label, unwrap your surge protector or do any other type of cable management, don't forget to do some basic, but important first steps.
- Turn off your electronics.
- Unplug your electronics. By doing this, you will avoid the risk of an electric shock
- Take an inventory of all the cables you will be working with and decide the best way to bundle them. Remember, you have to group cables together based on the direction in which they need to be routed. This means you will likely have at least two bundles.