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I’m a Tech Expert: Here Are 15 Cords and Adapters You Should Throw Out Now

Cords and plugs seem to multiply as the years go on. How they got there is one question — what they actually do is another. If your tangled mess of wires, plugs and adapters has begun to spill out of the dedicated storage space, it’s time to do an audit.

Somewhere in your home is likely a twisted, writhing mass of cables for all manner of devices — I know because I have multiple caches of cords dating back at least 20 years, if not older. As summer rolls along, I’m getting rid of everything I no longer need, so I’ll share some general guidelines based on 2026 tech needs, along with what tech accessories and adapters I’m sending out to pasture.

Tips for managing cord clutter

Let’s start with some basic steps to help you determine which cords to keep and which to toss. Orphan cords are an easy...

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Apple's late arrival to the folding market puts huge pressure on the iPhone Ultra to finally level up the category…

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What is HDMI passthrough on soundbars, and do you really need it for your TV setup?

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Premier League Soccer: Watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest Live from Anywhere

Liverpool‘s new manager, Andoni Iraola, will be hoping to claim his first English Premier League win as Reds boss on Saturday, as the Merseysiders welcome to Anfield a Nottingham Forest team that’s also going in search of a first EPL victory under new management. The Reds battled back

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What is HDMI passthrough on soundbars, and do you really need it for your TV setup?

Premier League Soccer: Watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest Live from Anywhere