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LPT: If you have a lot of loose zip ties, well cut the head off of one and zip the rest onto that!
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this post was submitted on 22 Dec 2025
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I think every man goes through a zip-tie everything phase. They're great.
I've dramatically reduced my zip-tie reliance with a few other cable management thingies which are also great.
Firstly this type of silicone cable tie:
They can be used just like a zip tie, just wrapped around a some cable strands to make a bunch. You can also use them on things like charging cords which are regularly folded up and taken out. You use the end with the loop and knob to wrap around a single cable strand, and just leave it there so it's always in place. Then you fold up the cable and wrap the longer loop around a couple of times and then hook it on the knob.
Secondly this spiral wrap stuff:
I've found this to be much more versatile for things like PCs with monitors and lots of cables. You can just re-wrap if you need to add or remove a cable which you can't really do with zip ties.
I know zip ties can be used for more than mere cable management. I also know they're still the best thing for the job in many cases.
I once used zip ties to fit a CPU cooler fan onto the heatsink of a little Graphics Card.
Amazing.