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Hot take: My garage workshop taught me to label every cable.
I wasted hours tracing wires after a project. Using color coded tags now makes everything clear and quick.
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lucas3891mo ago
What if you're colorblind? You should add numbers to those color tags.
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parkers211mo ago
Read something about using embossed labels for this exact reason. Helps if you're colorblind, right? Adds that tactile feel so you can tell by touch too.
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Actually think embossed labels are a bit overkill for most home setups. They feel like a workplace safety thing, not something you need for your own cables. The texture can get annoying if you handle the stuff a lot. I just use a label maker with clear, big text. Works fine for me and anyone else who needs to find something.
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rileyprice1mo ago
Ever try labeling things that aren't even cables? I once wrote "dog food" on a bin and my roommate put the actual bag of kibble in there, plastic and all. So the label was right, but the system was totally wrong.
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