T angled U p in C ords ? 3 TIPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR ELECTRONICS Technology was created to make our lives easier, and though it simplifies our daily routines, it can be a hassle to maintain — especially if there are cords involved. Keeping the power flowing to multiple devices requires a plethora of cords that can get tangled and annoying. Also, as time goes by, cords may break or simply stop working. Organizing and preserving the quality of your electronics is the best way to extend their longevity, and with these tips, you can save a few headaches along with some money.
Tidy up your cords.
When you have tons of cords and cables attached to your desk and power strips, they can become a tangled mess. You end up pulling the wrong cord because they all look the same, and it’s a pain to figure out which is which. A great way to fix this is to use binder clips! You can clip them onto your desk to keep cords separate and in one place. Take it up a notch by using colored/patterned binder clips. Assigning specific colors to certain cords lets you find the one you need at any moment.
cord close to the connectors on both sides! The tape acts as a brace and keeps your charger cord sturdy.
Organize extra cables and cords.
If you’re like most people, you probably have a bag or box of tangled wires and cables somewhere. It can become an organizer’s worst nightmare, but there’s a better way. First, find an old shoe box and several empty toilet paper rolls. Then, place the rolls upright in a shoebox, wrap each cord up separately, and place them inside the rolls (one per roll) to keep them separate but together. Maintaining our electronics, especially the cords, allows our technology to continue working for us without worry or breaking the bank. Try these hacks and watch how untangled your cords and life can be!
Protect your cords.
Smartphone and laptop chargers aren’t cheap by any means. Since we use them so often, the cord that attaches to the device is susceptible to fraying and breaking. If you have some painter’s tape lying around, take a small piece and wrap it around the
A nother D ay in P aradise MEET RENEE RICHARDSON!
When she was growing up on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, Renee Richardson showed early signs of a lawyer’s disposition. “I’m the youngest, but I’m also the most vocal and outspoken,” she says. “People would come to me to read their documents and advocate for them. I always knew how to speak up and address situations.” Renee began volunteering for a law firm in high school and was eventually promoted to intern and then a paralegal. “I was trying to decide between going into psychology, law, or forensics,” she remembers. “But family law has allowed me to merge those interests.” She passed the bar in October 2021 and began with The Manely Firm in December. But family law didn’t immediately pique Renee’s interest. “When I went to law school, I said I wanted to do anything but family law because it’s so intense and emotionally driven,” she laughs. “But I eventually realized that was the area that would most allow me to connect with my clients. I feel like they’re my family members, which is the whole reason I became an attorney.” “I take their problems personally,” Renee says of her clients. “I see their goals and aspirations, and
I’m able to help them fight for a good cause. I love connecting and engaging with them and seeing the effects I can have.” Her colleagues at The Manely Firm are like family, too, she says, and she appreciates their mentorship. “Being around all the more experienced attorneys has allowed me to progress as a lawyer much more than if I’d tried a sole practice,” she says. Renee considers herself to have three homes: the Virgin Islands, Atlanta, and Spain, where she studied abroad during her undergraduate years. “I enjoy exploring other cultures, especially Spanish- speaking cultures,” she says. So, the international focus of The Manely Firm is another reason Renee enjoys her job. She is also grateful to have been raised in “America’s Paradise,” the Virgin Islands. “It’s a melting pot,” Renee says. “St. Thomas island is only 32 square miles, but there are so many cultures on one island. It reminds me a lot of Atlanta,” where her family joined her a few years ago. “I’m very family-oriented,” Renee says. “My entire personality traces back to that. And family law allows me to create a work-life balance where I can help people and create time for my own family.”
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