It can charge two iPod/iPhones simultaneously while also charging a Blackberry and a bluetooth headset for instance. In fact, using the two iPod connectors and two of your own iPod cords, you could even charge four iPod/iPhones at the same time.

It's good to see they've thrown in Micro USB, too. That's a nice bit of future-proofing given that most cell phone makers (in Europe at least) will soon be using it universally. You can pick one up in white, black or pink for $90. That isn't exactly cheap, but the Refresh definitely looks like a pretty slick piece of kit. [Bluelounge via Yanko Design]

The iStubz are essentially shortened iPhone/iPod cables. How short, you ask? Imagine a 3-inch cable. Then shorten it by .25 inches.

Yes, that's right, the iStubz measures just 2.75 inches in all. And if that's just too short for you, there's another version available that reaches 8.7 inches.

I mean, the prospect of a shorter iPhone cable isn't keeping me up at night to the extent that I'll order an iStubz-branded replacement for $8. But I'm not you. And I hear that you've been having bed wetting issues, again. [iStubz via Gear Diary via OhGizmo!]

ITLawMan: Yes. That is a boom box. Its for music on hold. Sue me.
FannyGaia: this is my setup in my basement - note the wifi router suspended from a pipe using and old phone cord to boost reception upstairs
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These wires are for 2 computers + 1 Altec Lansing sub woofer and 4 surround sound speakers and at least 2 computers that are no longer a part of the network but I have not removed the wires. There may be other misc wires from cell phone from a year ago, a battery charger and keyboards that are hooked to nothing but pure air :( There are 3 daisy chained surge protectors as well, covered in skin dust.The 2 monitors and 2 printers are about 5 feet away so the additional wires run behind the white floor cabinet pictured; hidden and out of site. There are several books and clean printer paper on the white floor cabinet pictured as well, hidden. In addition its a glass tabled top so you can see the arrangement from above while you wait for Twitter to come back online. These all run off one plug, the other wall plug on the adjacent wall is for the air conditioner and router. I did use 3 cable ties to tidy up a bit; red ones to match the color of fire hazard.
Excelcior: 2 PDAs, 2 kbds, 2 mice, 3 printers, 2 scanners, a router, a cable modem, 2 switches, 5 game controllers, 2 game consoles, a monitor, a VCR, an FM antenna, and 2 sound systems. And that's just what's hooked to the 4 computers.
It's hard to see just how many there are because of the brown desk top, but they're stacked about 12" deep. Cheers!
karateelf: It really needs some organization!!
emmetation: I think about this every day...
retardedbaboon: real deal
stillinbeta: Our Media Center. Two TVs, 4 game consoles, hard drives, routers, etc.
Cubcicals: Here is my hell. only part of it/save me nothing helps
asanya: i think i need a bit more than cable management lol lots of old PC parts the PC its self is old run windows xp with a amd athlon 850MHz

If you have neatly organized your cables, feel free to show that in the comments too. Even if it's just zip ties, well-organized cabling can be like a work of art.

To be honest, this is my favorite solution on the list—so much so that I am planning on doing this one myself. Going to your local hardware store and picking up a rain gutter and accessories then installing it under your desk or along the wall is a cheap and effective DIY solution. [Lifehacker via Link]
Cablox adhesive pads stick to the bottom of your desk, allowing you to wind cables out of the way through the nodules on the business end. [Cablox via Link]
If you are creative enough, you might find something around the house that can serve as a basic cord wrangler. In this case, Wolverine Mighty Muggs toys decently handle small jobs. [Geeksugar via Link]
The Cordotz cable organizing system goes beyond simple zip ties and colored tape with candy-colored cordwraps, cordstraps and cordidentifiers. [Cordotz via Link]
This snake-like contraption conceals your cords and channels them down to the floor. [CableOrganizer]
Many of the workstation desks coming out these days have built-in cord management systems. The Swan Desk concept pictured here takes that idea a step further by allowing you to weave your cables through the desk in an artistic way. [Les Chics Types via Link]
Cablebox is a simple box with open slots that tucks away cords and power strips that would otherwise be lying in a heap on the floor. [Bluelounge via Link]
The Cable-Safe is basically a shelving system that you can neatly hang cords and power strips from. Aesthetics aren't addressed so much with this solution, but it will keep your cords off the floor. [CableOrganizer]
Inside the WireMate, users can wrap and fasten cords in place. After the cover is attached, the unit can be mounted anywhere that's convenient or out of sight. [CableOrganizer]
Why fight with power strips—all you need are more outlets. This extreme solution is only a concept, which is just as well considering that practicality and safety don't seem to factor into the design. [Ironic Sans via Link]

The Sling Back is apparently "cake" to use: Simply open the magnetic case, snap in the wire—which includes any sort of cord that is up to 1/8'' in diameter—and tug on it to make your cable instantly retract. Currently, the gadget will be available next week in just one color (orange) and size, so I think I'm going to wait for one that's even smaller because although it's retractable, try imagining 10 of these lined up by your laptop on your desk. [Quirky]
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The product of a few Royal College of Art students, the non-toxic temporary paint, applied with a simple brush or stamp, turns your skin into a conductive surface. Mostly, the paint is meant for artistic performance. But give it some time. You'll see those body paint dudes at your favorite sporting event lighting up bulbs in no time. [Bare via MAKE]

While at the time of this writing, I am a spry (OK, a bit soft) 26-year-old man, I realize that I could, at any moment in time, die. In such an unfortunate circumstance, should the world ever recover from its loss, I'd like my most important possessions (my gadgets and digital media) to be well-tended pending their obsolescence (two or three months from now).

I will, give, and bequeath unto the persons named below, if he or she survives me, the Property described below:

My iPhone

Pending that my iPhone 3G was not crushed by whatever huge boulder must have smashed me, I would like to leave it to someone very special in my life. My wife Elizabeth, a long time iPhone hater, recently admitted that she was wrong in denouncing the phone and purchasing a Blackberry Pearl instead. I know she would really, really enjoy having my iPhone.

Too late, sweetie! Your penance were not adequate. My iPhone should go to an underprivileged child who is resourceful enough to pay a $100/month subscription even though they haven't shoes on their feet. Actually, publicize the donation and guilt AT&T and/or Apple into picking up the tab. It'll help if the child can't read.

My Flickr Account

You can't give thousands of pretentious sepia photos to just anyone. No, these all go to the Art Institute of Chicago. May they reconsider my genius when macro photography of mundane objects constitutes an artistic revolution, or when there's finally a wing dedicated to LOLCatz.

My Plasma TV and Home Theater Accessories

The 46-inch Samsung plasma should be placed in my building's workout room where, as of now, some devil has placed two crappy 13-inch LCDs under the guise that anyone can actually see those things. My TV now belongs to the condo association, pending that neither ESPN nor ESPN2 can ever be watched on it.

My Tangled Box of Cords

Everyone has an obnoxious, tangled box of various cords, and I was no exception. I hated this box, but found it a necessity in the mortal world. Now that I have transcended to a higher plane of existence (hopefully involving wireless HDMI and unlimited refills at a peach margarita machine), I leave this box to the last person who wronged me in life. Whoever that may be, I fucking hate you and my grudge will be eternal, just like that knot of cords.

My Xbox 360 and Games

OK, now this was a tough one. Who gets all the games, the controllers and the overpriced Wi-Fi dongle? Humanity, that's who. And my gamer points go to Adam Frucci, the only guy who I know with less Live street cred than me. Well, him or my mom. Figure it out, lawyers. This point might go to trial.

My Wii

Sell it on eBay. I wouldn't subject anyone I love to dealing with the horrors of the current Wiimote. If eBay has gone bankrupt, the lawyer has been instructed to bury the system in a time capsule until Wii MotionPlus comes out. If there's a decent amount of game support (I'm talking games with headshots and blood, people), it should go to my two adorable nieces to aid in their development.

My PS3

Hahahahahaha. I mean, whoever will take this can have it! Hahahahahaha. Really though, in ten years, everyone will have them...pfft...hahahahhahahaha. Oh man, I'm funny even when dead.

My Low Digit ICQ Number

Mom, I know this has been hard for you, especially as you have no one to turn to regarding all things tech. No problem. You can have my five-digit ICQ number. (I realize you have no clue what that means.) It's OK. Walk into any chatroom with that and, trust me, 87264829 isn't giving you any shit, ever. You rule the internet now. Go forth and crush the opposition.

My MacBook Pro

Ahh, the MacBook Pro, the center of my digital life. That's why you're all here, isn't it? Well, of course my darling wife Elizabeth receives it. With some provisions:

Always wash your hands before using. Before you turn it on, say three Hail Maries with "Steve" replaced for "Mary." No Boot Camping Vista, but Win 7 is fine. No watching YouTube clips where kids light their own farts on the screen. No chatting with other men on it. Don't worry about webcam restrictions, I've taken the liberty of breaking the iSight for you.

It should be noted that there is a lot of important media saved on the hard drive that represents not only my musical preferences but snippets of our life together. You are now the owner of all MP3s, photos, animated GIFs (this is a big score, honey), and videos.

On the condition that you never delete my Springsteen collection, as low as you may be on space, it's all yours. The computer is out in the hall. Please go claim it now. Mom? Sis? You can go with and help.

[They should leave the room.]

OK, Jason Chen. Quick. The MacBook is under your seat. I need you to delete some files. Go to my hard drive. Open "Applications." Open "System Files" folder. Open "DO NOT OPEN OR COMPUTER WILL MELT" folder. Open "I'M NOT JOKING." Open "SEARS CATALOG BABES WINTER 2002-2008." Select all files. If you have time, you can copy these to the external drive you were instructed to bring with in a past email. If not, select all and delete. Then empty trash. Thanks buddy. You're a true friend.

Oh, and to everyone. Don't mourn my passing. Remember, I'm not dead. My crippled body is merely frozen. When I awake from my long winter slumber, I'll be totally cured of ailments and donning a 7-foot titanium robot body complete with laser Gatlings and a turbo orgasm button. So don't feel sorry for Mark. That guy's doing just fine.

Well, that, or the cryogensis freezer failed, I was wrong about Christianity being fake and I'm burning through eternity in some poorly ventilated internet cafe that only has dial-up.

The carpet features a series of cable ducts that you can use to run your cords from gadget to outlet. These ducts are made from a soft foam that makes them undetectable when you walk over them —which means no more tripping and busting your ass. All-in-all a very simple solution to a very annoying problem. Pricing information is available upon request. [Product Page via DVICE]

Fast and easy headphone cord wrapping [Lifehacker]

If your attention span is too short to watch the 30 seconds of video, he wraps the cords around his fingers, then ties them up in the middle before threading the end through one of the loops. When you unwrap, nothing's going to tangle since nothing's gone over/through anything else. Simple, yet effective. Like a knee to the groin. – Jason Chen

How to wrap a headphone cord [Lifehacker]