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Winding Your Cables

A TechLore "Ask the Experts" Question...

Question:

I recently tried to upgrade my audio on my satellite box by switching to an optical audio connection. However, I couldn't seem to get it to work. The cord that I used was rather long, so I wound it up with a twist tie so the cord wasn't all over my floor. In diagnosing the problem, I tried unwinding the cable and it worked fine!

Remote Possibilities: Gaming gets out of the box and into the living room

By Alex L. Goldfayn
The Technology Tailor

It's close, but my Chicago Bears are winning. The hateful Washington Redskins are making a furious comeback though, slicing through our defense like it's not even there. I am anxious, yelling like I have some control over the outcome.

Thirty seconds to go, Redskins are threatening, my Bears are digging in, ready for one last game-saving stand against the evil...