[PureParadigm]

This being HN, does anyone have any knot suggestions for computer cables? For example, I have several cables that are too long and I tie them up with a twist-tie, but maybe there's a knot for that.

Some features that a good computer cable knot would have:

- No sharp bends (could damage cable internals)

- Stable but able to untie easily by pulling (like shoelaces)

- Can tie with one end still plugged in

[sixstringtheory]

I just go with the roadie wrap and let out enough so the cable is just long enough to reach from A to B.

First google hit for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kda4DPAn3C4

He mentions "flaking the line" which is also an important thing to do with climbing ropes, which are understandably mentioned all over this thread. Climbing ropes aren't that dissimilar from cables; there's a core and a sheath, and you don't want that core becoming twisted inside. That's why you don't want to ever tie cables into knots.

[merlincorey]

You're looking for "Cable Lacing", a somewhat lost art in general that is still useful in large data center deployments as well as whatever you are trying to do, of course.

[t530]

Maybe a Sheepshank https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheepshank ?