Why not turn a negative into a positive?  You could set up some sort keenly placed braces that would both hold the back  together and act as cable management.  I’m just like you trying to set up my Home Theater.  I use a wire frame that I bundle and velcro my cables to.  It makes it look neat and clean.  

That’s definitely a good idea. When that was recorded, we were still testing things out. I think we’ll move the Drobo to a lower location because it seems affected by the heat as well. Once I’m satisfied with the placement of the components, then I’ll go through the semi-permanent cable wrangling. 

All those wires… so beautiful.

Love the show. Thanks for another great season. Had an idea for a show for next season: Surge protection – not just powered components, but also protecting phone/ethernet lines from power/lightning surges. 

Great show. 

I’m thinking of buying a Harmony One remote. Do you know if it will work with the “Sony Internet TV + Blu-ray Disc Player” (the Sony version of the Google TV box).  It uses RF and supports IP remotes.  The Harmony One only does IR, right?

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Search “spiral wrap” on Amazon under Electronics and you’ll get some good ideas to use.  They can be black or nearly any other color, plus they are a thicker plastic so they will protect the wires from the sharp edges of the X-brace.

On that note, I’d suggest getting a Dremel rotary tool with a few grinding wheels.  It won’t replace a bench grinder, but it is great when you have just a small bit to grind and make smooth.  Also excellent for modifying a plastic or thin metal computer case.  (And a small set will still fit in a tool box.)

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