The state fire brigades and emergency services are frequently reminding consumers to use powerboards safely. In fact, many house fires are caused by the misuse of powerboards by people overloading them and exceeding the manufacturers recommended rating.

The wide utilisation of powerboards in homes confirms people's reliance on these devices. You will find most people unaware of the risks of power boards if used incorrectly. Electricity has the potential to kill people if proper care isn't adhered to, hence the reason why some simple steps should be followed when connecting electrical appliances to powerboards.

Simply put, electrical connectors are things which connect an item or device to an electrical power source. Many people use dozens of them every day and don't even know it. Think computers, televisions, video games, etc. Although we come into contact with these electrical connectors all of the time, it is rare that they are actually understood. For that reason, we have come up with this list of the most commonly used electrical connectors. We hope this better your understanding of this under-appreciated pieces of our modern lives.

Using a USB hub can also help to keep cable clutter under control. Use cable ties, clips or Velcro straps to tether groups of cables together, making them tidier and easier to deal with. Split tubing can also be used to tame cable clutter, allowing multiple cables to be hidden inside. If your desk hutch does not have a hole in the back, drill one so that you can slip cables and wires through, effectively hiding them behind your desk. Or, invest in a few wireless computer peripherals to eliminate cable clutter altogether.

Because the average home office contains so many electrical devices, the wires can often be quite difficult to keep untangled and organized. In fact, just the cables, wires and cords from your home computer alone can form a fairly tangled mess. To get them organized, start by finding out how many components need their own surge protector or AC power connection. Grouping these electrical devices together will make it easier to plug them in without running wires around the room. If your component wires and cables are too long, try replacing them with shorter ones to keep things neat.