“Admit it, You Have a Box of Cords You’ll Never, Ever Use Again” was the headline. Earl and Pearl and the WSJ are on the same page and in the same pickle. Squirreling away old cords from outdated, broken or missing electronic devices is one of the many irrational things we do. I’ve never heard a reasonable explanation for cord hoarding. Other than inertia, the most common excuse is “I might need it one day.” Yep, when pigs fly. New devices usually come with new cords.
So do yourself a favor. Cut the cord. Get untangled. If you want to spare the landfill, Best Buy recycles cords- no matter how old or frayed. So into the can or into the kiosk… just do it.