We’re pretty sure you have some cables in that drawer somewhere that are also worth saving.
USB-C is here to stay and has become the universal standard for data transfer and fast charging. The only reason you should recycle any of them is to upgrade to faster versions. You should also hold on to USB-A to B cables since these are commonly used in printers.
Even if mini USB Cables aren’t as popular today as they once were, but there are still devices that need them to charge, including microphones, cameras, and hard drives. Micro USB cables are in the same situation: they’re both worth keeping at least one of each.
Apple may have moved away from Lightning cablesbut if you’re still using a phone older than the iPhone 15, you’ll still need it. Even if you’ve upgraded, having at least one Lightning cable can come in handy if one of your friends visits and needs it for a quick charge.
HDMI 2.1 the cables belong in this cable drawer. With up to 48 Gbps of bandwidth, you can enjoy 4K at 144 Hz and 8K at 30 Hz content. They are perfect for connecting your games consoles to your TV.
DisplayPort And Mini-DisplayPort are also worth keeping. They go with computer monitors, some televisions and laptops. Although they are not as popular as HDMI, they are still used frequently and should definitely stay in your cable drawer.
Component Video Cables are worth keeping if you still use this specific device. The cables that came with the original PlayStation 2, Xbox, or Wii, for example, are great to keep if you’re still using the console. If you’ve been recycling the device for a long time, it may be time to get rid of the cables as well.
Of course, you should also keep these 3-Prong Keystone Power Cords that go with all PCs and many other devices as well.
The bottom line is that not all of the cables in this drawer are worth keeping, but not all of them are worth going there either. Take an hour, sort through what you have, test the ones you’re not sure about, ask the internet about the ones you don’t even recognize, and divide them into piles. You’ll soon have a cable drawer that actually works for you and maybe some extra money in your pocket.
