Workspace organizers are boon for students

Its time to check off those school supplies again, but in addition to the usual pencils and notebooks, items to help organize workspaces will make the top of the list.
“The big problem with clutter is that it’s a distraction, a distraction that can be eliminated,” said Paul Holstein, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Cableorganizer.com, which specializes in office and electrical supplies.
Holstein said that he believes de-cluttering a student’s work environment is vital when it comes to efficiency. “It’s the lifestyle I lead,” he continued, and for that reason his company shared some tips on how to keep organized this school year.
Often desk supplies, like pencils, pens and other writing and coloring materials are scattered around the work area and easily lost. For a quick organizational fix, Velcro ONE-WRAP Cable Wraps are adjustable, reusable ties, that double as holders for small objects and ties for loose cables.
An item to make kids’ workspace fun and inviting is Animal Clips. In the form of monkeys and hippos, these clips serve also hold cables or markers.
For older students, the 3M Innovation Cord Clips are made to optimize wall space, and come in a variety of colors to help organize wires and keep them off the desk.
To control “a wire octopus” from attacking the area behind the computer, a wire loom - a corrugated tube where multiple cables can be entered - and a cable manager can help resolve the problem. They inexpensively remove the clutter of adapters, power strips, and modems off the floor reducing hazards from snags, trips and liquid spills.
Those can create dangerous electrical situations, such as power surges. Cableorganizer.com favorite is the Power Squid Computer/Telephone Surge Protector, which regulates power to accommodate bulky adaptors and different telephone connections.
If loose cables and cords remain a constant issue, Cableorganizer.com recommends doing away with the intertwining cords completely and trying a wireless solution.
To eliminate the cable clutter from a mouse and keyboard, Logitech has come out with a “sleek and cordless” desktop set. “Ergonomically designed with the users comfort and sanity in mind,” the company guarantees that you will never need to deal with a mouse-ball again.
Internet wires are other workspace items that can clutter. At an age where most homework and research projects are done online, Cableorganizer.com said by installing a wireless router, like their Linksys Wireless-G Network Router with SpeedBooster allows internet users to stay connected anywhere in the house.
For other items that may move around a lot, labeling is key. Made for textbooks, calculators, or crayons, a label maker such as their DYMO RhinoPRO 5000 can help identify and categorize belongings.
Organization proves to be vital when setting up a work area. Holstein said it is important to deal with these issues early in life because these habits will be taken beyond as adults and professionals.