Comments on: The Computer File http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:37:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Allen http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-699 Allen Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:48:41 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-699 I am computer guy.Been there done that. but you still can't find the stuff when you need them (which is rarely). My Solution you ask? I put all that junk in a plastic bag and dock tape it to the inside of the computer case at the bottom where it is least likely to block air flow. Not an option for laptops and small cases, but again, majority of PCs are full desktop with a lot of dead space inside. I am computer guy.Been there done that. but you still can’t find the stuff when you need them (which is rarely).

My Solution you ask? I put all that junk in a plastic bag and dock tape it to the inside of the computer case at the bottom where it is least likely to block air flow.

Not an option for laptops and small cases, but again, majority of PCs are full desktop with a lot of dead space inside.

]]> By: Cujo http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-698 Cujo Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:59:14 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-698 I second motherduce - I almost never save these things at all. In the unlikely event that I ever need them again, they're almost always available online. I think the only manual I've had to go find in the past 5 years was the one for my wireless router, and it was easily available online. I second motherduce - I almost never save these things at all. In the unlikely event that I ever need them again, they’re almost always available online. I think the only manual I’ve had to go find in the past 5 years was the one for my wireless router, and it was easily available online.

]]> By: Matt http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-697 Matt Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:23:52 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-697 I was wondering what the bookends you are using? I've been using the banker's boxes as bookends, but your way is more visually appealing. I was wondering what the bookends you are using? I’ve been using the banker’s boxes as bookends, but your way is more visually appealing.

]]> By: motherduce http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-696 motherduce Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:13:49 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-696 Who uses paper manuals? I dump mine in a file drawer or toss them immediately. There are better resources online anyways. Most manuals or horribly written and hard to find what you really need. Who uses paper manuals? I dump mine in a file drawer or toss them immediately. There are better resources online anyways. Most manuals or horribly written and hard to find what you really need.

]]> By: motherduce http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-695 motherduce Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:13:34 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-695 Who uses paper manuals? I dump mine in a file drawer or toss them immediately. There are better resources online anyways. Most manuals or horribly written and hard to find what you really need. Who uses paper manuals? I dump mine in a file drawer or toss them immediately. There are better resources online anyways. Most manuals or horribly written and hard to find what you really need.

]]> By: Jason http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-694 Jason Thu, 31 May 2007 23:31:29 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-694 Well, there's a total shocker, something grossly overpriced at the Container Store. IKEA has some that don't necessarily look like temporary storage for a decent price: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=12&catalogId=10103&langId=-1&topcategoryId=16198&parentCats=16198*16296*15959&categoryId=15959&cattype=sub" rel="nofollow">http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=12&catalogId=10103&langId=-1&topcategoryId=16198&parentCats=16198*16296*15959&categoryId=15959&cattype=sub</a> I'm seconding the call for standard-size manuals, too. I have mine in a baggie, and that just never worked in any context. Well, there’s a total shocker, something grossly overpriced at the Container Store. IKEA has some that don’t necessarily look like temporary storage for a decent price: http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs.....Cats=16198*16296*15959&categoryId=15959&cattype=sub

I’m seconding the call for standard-size manuals, too. I have mine in a baggie, and that just never worked in any context.

]]> By: Michael Hupp http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-693 Michael Hupp Thu, 31 May 2007 22:53:31 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-693 Samurphy - I caught that too, seemed odd. Further investigation reveals that the vendor is actually Office Depot, so wondering if its a scale mismatch. Maybe most vendors sell per 100, but Office Depot sells per each or something? Samurphy - I caught that too, seemed odd. Further investigation reveals that the vendor is actually Office Depot, so wondering if its a scale mismatch. Maybe most vendors sell per 100, but Office Depot sells per each or something?

]]> By: TallDave http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-692 TallDave Thu, 31 May 2007 22:23:59 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-692 Considering all the comments on the look of your home/office, perhaps you should post a picture which shows a whole room. Then, go to town about how this is what uncluttering looks like in action. In fact, this might be a good idea for a flickr tag: "unclutterer" Considering all the comments on the look of your home/office, perhaps you should post a picture which shows a whole room. Then, go to town about how this is what uncluttering looks like in action.
In fact, this might be a good idea for a flickr tag: “unclutterer”

]]> By: Tammy http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-691 Tammy Thu, 31 May 2007 22:23:18 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-691 This is a terrific idea and I appreciate the direct link to Amazon. I hate clutter and am glad to have found your site via Lifehacker! This is a terrific idea and I appreciate the direct link to Amazon. I hate clutter and am glad to have found your site via Lifehacker!

]]> By: samurphy http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-690 samurphy Thu, 31 May 2007 20:36:36 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-690 From the amazon link List Price: $54.72 Price: $1.19 You Save: $53.53 (98%) That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. From the amazon link

List Price: $54.72
Price: $1.19
You Save: $53.53 (98%)

That doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.

]]> By: Dennis S http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-689 Dennis S Thu, 31 May 2007 17:33:40 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-689 I like the slideruler... of course I'm a geek I like the slideruler… of course I’m a geek

]]> By: bret http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-688 bret Thu, 31 May 2007 17:32:21 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-688 can't stand paper manuals anywhere! i get the pdf's whenever possible... can’t stand paper manuals anywhere!

i get the pdf’s whenever possible…

]]> By: PJ Doland http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-687 PJ Doland Thu, 31 May 2007 17:12:46 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-687 It's the Chicago Manual of style, a couple of Moleskines, a couple O'Reilly pocket guides, and Getting Things Done. It’s the Chicago Manual of style, a couple of Moleskines, a couple O’Reilly pocket guides, and Getting Things Done.

]]> By: Jason http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-686 Jason Thu, 31 May 2007 17:07:07 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-686 I'm curious about those books to the right. Can you post a link to a hi-res shot or a Flickr photo? I’m curious about those books to the right. Can you post a link to a hi-res shot or a Flickr photo?

]]> By: Jack http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-685 Jack Thu, 31 May 2007 16:30:43 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-685 Or you could buy them for just over $1 at Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AI45R/unclutterer-20/ref=nosim/) Or you could buy them for just over $1 at Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AI45R/unclutterer-20/ref=nosim/)

]]> By: Brendan http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-684 Brendan Thu, 31 May 2007 16:28:49 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-684 That is so sexy That is so sexy

]]> By: PJ Doland http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-683 PJ Doland Thu, 31 May 2007 16:22:54 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-683 I got the Eiffel Tower model at the National Building Museum in DC. My wife and I got engaged there. I got the Eiffel Tower model at the National Building Museum in DC. My wife and I got engaged there.

]]> By: Erik Mallinson http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-682 Erik Mallinson Thu, 31 May 2007 15:30:16 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-682 Interesting idea, I like that you've sorted them by their hostname. Interesting idea, I like that you’ve sorted them by their hostname.

]]> By: Dave http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-681 Dave Thu, 31 May 2007 14:38:30 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-681 Keufel & Esser? 20 incher? Want to sell it? Please let me know.... Keufel & Esser? 20 incher? Want to sell it? Please let me know….

]]> By: Lisa http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-680 Lisa Thu, 31 May 2007 14:37:04 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/31/the-computer-file/#comment-680 That looks really nice on the shelf and is a wonderful idea. I'm still working on creating a landing pad at my place. Do tell where you found that Eiffel Tower though..would love one of those above my desk, That looks really nice on the shelf and is a wonderful idea. I’m still working on creating a landing pad at my place. Do tell where you found that Eiffel Tower though..would love one of those above my desk,

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