Cables: questions and Band 8 answers

Yes, quite a lot, actually. Between charging my mobile phone, powering my laptop, and connecting my desk lamp, I’m constantly plugging things in. In fact, on my study desk right now, there's a whole cluster of leads running behind the table just to keep my setup running smoothly.

To be honest, I try my best to keep them tidy with small cable ties and clips. If I don't, they end up in a massive tangle under my desk. Just last weekend, I spent an hour sorting out the power cords behind my television unit so they look neat.

Oh, definitely. It happens quite often with phone chargers because the wire bends near the connector. A few weeks ago, my charging lead frayed on one end, and it just wouldn't charge unless I held it at a strange angle, so I had to buy a replacement straight away.

I generally lean towards wireless gadgets because they eliminate clutter. For instance, I switched to a pair of wireless headphones recently when going for walks around my neighbourhood, and it's so much more convenient not having a wire getting caught on my jacket or bag.

I think we'll probably rely on them much less for everyday gadgets, but they won't disappear completely. High-speed data transfer and heavy-duty power supplies still tend to be far more reliable through physical cables than through wireless signals, so they'll likely stick around for specialist equipment.