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This is the result of an hour or so sorting various cables, gadgets, ear buds and plugs. There is a dictaphone, ipod player, cd player and a notebook (small laptop). I haven't been able to charge anything as I don't know what goes where but at least I've sorted and bagged everything.

I will now search my office and try to find manuals etc but don't hold out much hope of them helping. Why can't manufacturers put some sort of sticker or label or give simple instructions on what plugs in where? And they wonder why older people cant get to grips with tech!

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Lynibis
8 hours ago
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Leannexxx

Lol it's not just older people I've got a bag full of plugs and wires luckily we have the same charger for all the tablets and phones so I can't complain

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Lynibis

Leannexxx in one of those bags are cables with pointy ends flat ends etc and goodness knows which go where. If only the item name or manufacturer was on the gadget and leads so you could marry them up.

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TheChimp

If only we only had so few cables and gadgets. MrsChimp had a rummage through our chest of drawers recently and it was packed full of obsolete phones and tech that we'll never use again. I think that a trip to recycling might be in order.

At least the powers that be have told the phone manufacturers that they are all going to have to issue the same charging cables.

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Lynibis

TheChimp I didn't know that, that will be great just one charger. I also have 3 phones in a draw which cannot be used but I am worried about disposal because of scare stories about people getting your personal info even if you've taken precautions.

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TheChimp

Lynibis It is a bit of a worry. That's why I factory reset my old phones when I get a new one. I'm sure that the crooks would still be able to manage to get data through

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Lynibis

TheChimp yes I just gave my laptop (which I bought on a whim and couldn't get on with) to my son and we reset but my grandson said if you get a clever scammer/hacker they can find stuff, but as my son is neither I am not worried lol.

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martinlufc5637

Lynibis a new European ruling is coming into force where all gadgets have to a type C charging cable, phones/headphones ect...

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tumblespots

I would be beside myself if I had that to contend with and the sad fact is that once you have bought the product, they don't care! If manufacturers did care they would give proper instruction manuals...

I do feel for you as I can't cope in the modern world either.

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Lynibis

tumblespots when I think of the folk at the over 65s club I go to (hardly any have internet or a more than basic mobile) I feel I am not too bad in comparison. I shop online, do my banking, read books, email, surf the web and loads of stuff but as you say you're sort of left in the lurch once you've purchased. My problem is having far too many leads and wires, most not ending with plugs, and if I could only match them up without blowing something up I could use them more!

My oldest techy son was visiting last weekend but hadn't had this sort out then, will grab him next visit!

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sallylester1

I'm just the same it's a total nightmare 🤦‍♀️

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Lynibis

sallylester1 it's quite comforting to know others feel the same as it was making me feel a bit of a dummy!😳

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eyeballkerry

I have just been away and it’s a nightmare making sure you have the right leads and plugs etc for all the gadgets. Then on my return putting them all back where they belong.

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Lynibis

eyeballkerry I suppose that I should count myself lucky as my three most used items, kindle for reading, kindle fire tablet and phone all use same charger which I keep plugged in (but switch off between use) and rotate all 3.

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lilyflower

I now put a named sticky label (like a flag) on all cables that way I have an idea of what I'm looking for in the jumble of wires.

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Lynibis

lilyflower yes I really do need to be more organised and when I receive/buy something put a colour code on or a sticky label using the alphabet, A to A, B to B etc. But you know what it's like you put it away and it's like a naughty elf immediately jumbles it all up😂

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intherealworld

I wrap some masking tape or white Duck tape round leads to label them using a sharpie .

Do keep meaning to reclaim my bottom two sideboard drawers by binning the dozens of leads (Including SCARTS ! ) that lurk in there .

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Lynibis

intherealworld that's a good idea. I would love to throw some out but worry I will then find I needed it!

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intherealworld

Lynibis Have a "Half way house " for them ? A bag/box in the shed /garage . Then if you haven't used them in a year it's safe to chuck them . Apparently some do similar with clothes that clutter up a wardrobe / drawers .

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janphoenix51

Don't get me started! We have a drawer full of old tech that needs sorting, everything from PlayStation to Phones .

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Lynibis

janphoenix51 it seems I am certainly not the only one😂

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janphoenix51

Lynibis ....No , there are loads of people out there who are confused by all tge different gadgets & chargers, NOT everyone is good with Technology...

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jms19

I had a bag full of things like this before as well, in the end i decided to throw them all away and if I needed any of them at a later date i would just buy a new one off ebay.

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Lynibis

jms19 I don't blame you, they wouldn't break the bank, I might do same once I've asked my son to have a look.

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Jerseydrew

We have a whole draw of random plugs and leads. No idea what most are for

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Lynibis

Jerseydrew seems to be a common theme 😕

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