If you want to know how often I work on my own computer system then just look at my bald head. Each bump marks one of my fixing expeditions. My bald head doesn't hide the bumps and scratches I acquire ...

Whether you’re working from home or in an office setting, one thing stands true: When your desk is overrun by chaotic cables, chargers, and cords, it can take your focus off your work tasks. The good ...

If you work at a desk, you likely spend a lot of time there. It should thus be a tidy and functional place that allows you to focus and get work done. Whether your primary workstation is at home, in ...

Is your desk a rat's nest of tangled cables that looks like an electronic bomb went off? Do you waste precious minutes of your day searching for the cable you need in that mess? It's time to finally ...

(UPDATE: I've been organizing. Check out the "in-action" and "progress" pictures at the end of the article.) If your desk is like mine, it could use some – OK, a LOT – of organizing. Maybe it’s the ...

Whether you work in a legitimate office setting or you get things done at a home desk, one thing is for sure: it's hard to get anything done efficiently and quickly if your workspace is a total ...

Technology companies often advertise their gadgets and gizmos as devices that will simplify your life, but they sometimes cause their own problems. This is particularly true of the PC, which can still ...

Using a tape measure and speed square, measure and cut the sides (A), ends (B), bottom (C), and lid (D) of the cable ...

The Productivity501 blog offers 12 tips for organizing your desk. For example, have a place for pocket stuff: Your keys, phone, PDA, wallet, bluetooth ear piece, etc. should have a home. My ideal ...

If your desk is sloppy and disorganized it affects how you feel and how you function. But it's not terribly difficult to tame workplace clutter: 1. Start by removing everything from your desk and ...