These magnetic cable management tools are amazing! Love to see innovative products from LTT, and I really need these for my messy desk. Hopefully they won't take another 3 years to become available...
I guess my comment got deleted for adding a link... I have what are called Magnetic Cable Zip Tie Base. I use them with long reusable zip ties. I don't need an aesthetically-pleasing arch for something I will never see. The magnetic inserts for the power strips/screw mounting slots are definitely cool though.
Convenient but not ideal. Those cords can get hot. When coiled they may not get adequate cooling. Maybe newer commercial designs are better but that's at least the reason I didn't want to rig one myself.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate all the amazing things that are in development at LTT engineering. It really shows what happens when a bunch of PC users have the time and money to sit down and design quality products that actually solve problems. It's genuinely so exciting and I can't wait to see what comes out of the lab in the future.
Dude, that magnetic cable management system would be a game-changer for recording studios. Expect and order the moment they're released. I can already imagine half a dozen "off-label" uses for them around a studio.
So glad you guys have Anker as a sponsor now. I've loved their stuff for the past 10 years. I won't buy anything else for charging. I even have several Anker Bluetooth speakers.
It's crazy how big a company they've become. I remember buying cables and chargers from them when that's all they made. Now I'm absolutely in love with their soundcore lineup and so much more.
Pro tip: Most hot glues can be removed from most surfaces (wood, plastic, metal) using Isopropyl-alcohol. Just make sure you put it around the edges and wait a couple minutes. (If you can, it works even better if you can inject something between the hot-glue and the surface, e.g. by using a syringe)
Also, if you want to mount a power strip with screws, use masking tape, or painters' tape. Tape it to the back of the power strip. Poke holes in the tape where the mounting holes are. Then peel the tape off, and tape it where you want to mount the strip. Drill through the holes, remove the tape. Its faster, and much easier.
lmao it would've been so dope to be a rich kid. can't forget about the go karts, electronic squirt guns, massive home theater, and supercharged smart home.
If you want your kids to have that life, work for it. I grew up poor and I’m taking accountability for my kids. Part of that is making sure I don’t have kids too early.
@@jacobwonder6735 Also, don't forget that no toys will not replace the presence of parents. If one or both parents are always working, the kids will not have a close relationship with the parent(s), money does not create connection. About time spent with kids, it is also quality over quantity. More time but always absent-minded in work, is much worse than less time with a parent that is really 100% present and engaged.
Love the new Anker GaN Prime stuff! It's a bit pricey, but the fact that pretty much all of them replace multiple things either at home or while travelling makes them well worth it in my mind.
I just use the Nano II for travelling. It's smaller, lighter and cheaper. Yes, it only has one port, but that's never been a problem for me _when travelling._
10:05 Shout out to Anker for that diagram, I hope to see that on all their products and honestly everyone else's. So many "65 watt" chargers that can't even do 2A out of any one port and it's not documented anywhere.
Wow…I didn’t really have a need for a solid backpack or screwdriver, so I haven’t been TOO hype about an LTTStore product, but I want those magnets NOW. Correction, I NEED THEM.
Why not use velcro adhesive strips instead? Most things you're mounting won't exceed the 15 pound weight limit that velcro adhesive strips have. And they're much much cheaper than buying magnets.
I wish. Electronics tend to have a whine around 20khz and it's just freaking awful. I'm glad that my hearing's gotten bad enough with age/exposure that I can't hear that high anymore. There's nothing over 13khz worth hearing anyway.
For once I really appreciate it being a sponsored video by someone I trust to begin with. A company like Anker deserve all the praise they can get for under promising and over delivering. Just last week I bought 3 Anker PowerCore Elite Powerbank 25600 mAh 60W PD's to be the powerbank "G" on a not so distant trip to Japan with a group of 8 friends. Glad to see that so little also can do so much. And in the future I can't wait to see Anker whipe the floor with all the other Powerbanks. 😁
They are still hit or miss. I have an old PowerCore that's still working after years and still has a decent charge even after not being used for a while. The PowerCore III Elite (previous gen) I have on the other hand... refused to charge just after the warranty expired.
How to line up screws for a power strip: run blue painters tape along the back, and use a pencil to fill in the holes where the screw go. Remove and apply to whever you are mounting, screw where your marks are. PERFECT mounting. add an extra screw on the side so it can't be bumped off
This is what I use. Just don't forget that the tape is a mirror image when you flip the adhesive side from the device to the wall. Also don't forget to consider the space needed for the cable and also the space needed for the device to slide into the screws.
@@ilovefunnyamv2nd Then there's the sadist engineers who likes putting really small holes on stuff as well, I bet they do it then go to bed with a smile on their face knowing the misery they have caused. Like it's a 30 cm long power bar, whi is the "large" insertion hole for the screws like
Wait, so he anticipated that the WAN show wouldn't be having a "BYE" from Luke, so he made this ahead of time? Linus's playing 4d chess with our feelings!
@@60fpspeasant84 He's either four parallel universe ahead of us or just asked Luke to not say Bye for this today's WAN Show so he can drop one here now.
The 3M command strips that use the interlocking plastic pegs instead of normal hook and loop (marketed for mounting heavier artworks/framed photos to walls) work exceptionally well for mounting power bricks (even large ones) to furniture. The trick is to orient the strips so that the long dimension runs along the axis of gravity. I've done this for years and nothing has ever fallen off, yet it is a cheap locally available product and easy to remove later. The main flaw is that they are not re-usable once removed.
I LOVE the magnetic cable management system you've come up with. I Usually use 3M command hooks designed for keyhole slots to mount power boards, but OMG that is going to be SOOOO much better.
True, I'm ripping that off for my own cable management for sure. I use magnetic holders in my workshop and my kitchen plenty. Magnets and velcro are just the best.
About the electric car charging cable: there cables that are retractable, and even motorized, housed in small boxes. You could buy one. I've seen them in European parking spaces.
Not available yet from what I see on the site but I think he mentioned them coming soon in a WAN show in the last month so I would imagine since they are showing them in this video and he keeps calling attention to them, they will be coming out soon.
The power bar screws are so easy to make holes for. Literally get a piece of paper, lay it over the back of the power bar where the screw holes are, and then take a pencil and make marks at the top slit above each little screw circle thing. (Don't make the marks on the large holes themselves since that's just where the screws just insert, not slide) Then take your marked paper place it on whatever you want your power bar attached to and poke a hole at the slit marks, can use some sort of level if you want, then pilot holes or whatever you want to do to mount it. I have some battery backup power bars for my workstations mounted on the wall on the other side of the wall using wall anchors and have a nice brushed hole for cords to connect.
I enjoy the emergency breadbox storage for batteries that would burn with a heat great enough to put a hole in the concrete floor. Great thinking, that'll keep the house from burning down!
@@ollianddelphine Not really, imagine the battery in your phone as a great example of a LiPo battery that charges in a very enclosed and warm space. The main issue is a false sense of security. Battery enclosures are supposed to prevent a fire from spreading for specified amounts of time so that fire alarms can sound and allow for evacuation. Generally, for real battery enclosures, this will get you 90 minutes of time when exposed to ordinary open flame and can resist battery explosions/lithium fires to keep their effects inside the cabinet. I think the dumb part about it is there are cheaper and better solutions. Those two boxes ran him $50 USD, safer (but not preferred over real cabinets) lipo storage can be had way cheaper and will actually help give you time to deal with battery fires.
Yvonne will lose out on OnePlus warp charging by using 3rd party cables or bricks. OnePlus moved some of the charging electronics from the phone to the brick which allows for faster charging with less heat.
To be fair, if it's an overnight charge that's probably a good thing as it will take longer to get to 100% so it's sitting there fully charged for less time. I thought the same thing as soon as I saw the red cable though lol.
One plus phones still support PD ( USB power delivery) . I'm just not sure how strong of a PD the newer ones support. Older models would do 15/18w charging with PD. She just won't get to take advantage of the higher speed charging. Which, if it's one by your bed you probably are setting phone down to sleep anyway
@@Gr00t I just got rid of my Oneplus, but they have smart charging. They will learn your sleep pattern. It won't charge to 100% until right before you wake up. I wish my Samsung had this.
I use the hook and loop Command strips from 3M to attach power strips to places. They are normally recommended for attaching pictures to a wall, but using several of them behind a power strip makes it removable and reattachable. Removing the strips from furniture or walls is also quite easy and clean too
@@bradhaines3142 A lot of people don't expect a flood until it's already too late. Climate change is causing floods to happen in a lot of places where they "traditionally" didn't happen/were very rare...
the pollution required to create these gizmos and appliances in just one canadian home is stupendous. and you literally term it "clean & minimalist" multiple times in the vid, bravo aloofness !
For cable management on my desk, I use a 1u server power supply mounted flush against the bottom of my desk with screws. The wire are all routed to a server cable management tray that is also mounted underneath my desk. Some fabric cable sleeves, and some zip ties/adhesive hanger things and my cables are neater than I've ever seen it
For your DIY battery case thing you have you should buy one of the fire ball extinguishers. I forget the name but it's literally a ball and when it's thrown into a fire it turns into a foamy liquid that removes the oxygen from fires and sits on top of chemicals to eliminate at least two contacts from the fire tetrahedron. It's super awesome I have one sitting next to battery farm and it saved my house when a car battery I was charging literally blew up in my garage. It did almost no damage to the garage there is just carbon scorching on the a small section of the wall.
For the car charger one, wouldn't it be better to use a customized retractable hose reel? The place I worked at had an industrial quality one that was used for air hoses. It worked damn well too considering how "delicate" warehouse workers are with equipment.
@@stuartstogdill2406 for wealthy people, I have been in many homes for my profession. While this is normal to many homes lake front or just a wealthy area in general, you will not find this stuff in 75% of the homes in NA lol people can't afford those kind of luxuries or even have a home adequate for most of them.
As an Electrical Engineer I can't wait for more GaN and SiC products to be released for the consumers. The seccond renanssiance of power electronic is already here! Love the video and definitly going to get some cable ties to manage my desk!!
You're missing something. I've build charging stations for all my stuff - but what you're missing is I've used timer mains sockets so they're not on all the time and just charge twice a day for 30 mins or so. Keeps everything charged up and not constantly on. And for those things you may want instant charging on, just used a battery bank that charges when the time comes along but always has power if you need it right away.
tip for cable management when attaching a power bars to something, Command strips work really well holding things to a wall, just don't use it to attach something to the underside of a desk they don't stick as well.
glad your successful. these home videos seem to be for the UPPER class of people... so gg I guess. you're super successful ✨️ and it's commendable. but a ton of stuff you show from your new home feel like a flex more so then the common person needing this info. I'd be impressed with how much you guys do that Linus yourself gets any free time to even use 1/3rd of all this tech day to day with your family
I wonder, how many hours per week does Linus REALLY have to actually use all his devices, when he spends so much time constantly installing and reinstalling them in his house?
You could ask the same question about most stuff people have in their homes. Most things are rarely if ever used, but it's still nice to have store them in an organised way ready for the occasional use.
I like the idea of the LTT cable magnetment product, however I'm skeptical the magnetic force will be strong enough for EU grounded/earthed Schuko plugs (also known as Type F)
@@bradhaines3142 think they have clips top and bottom for earthing, which means a LOT more friction to pull it out. Hopefully labs is well equipped enough to test that LMAO
Yeah, I was wondering the same. The Type F plugs can be inside the receptacle _very_ securely, lol. You can definitely rip a receptacle out of the wall if it wasn't properly screwed in. You're often better off using both hands and press against the receptacle with the other hand to counteract your pulling... just to be safe.
Those cable management doodads they are developing look absolutely amazing. IF they are relatively affordable, they will sell like friggin crazy. Great looking product
This was really good to get some ideas about how to organize (and of course to get to know the new products featured). We need something like this for other everyday needs (and some strange over the top ones), I was thinking a video about storage of electronic files is a one that is missing. Some ideas of devices, file naming systems and backup are needed.
There are also magnetic cables on the market with USB-C, Micro USB and lightning bits. You just put the small bit in the port you have and use one of these cables to magnetically couple them to any of the bits in any of the port kinds and charge.
They don't work well if you want to use the device while charging though. It also means all your chargers will need it, and it won't work reliably if you need data, e.g. Android Auto.
@@veryboringname. well.. the ones I use work just fine, I guess there are good and bad brands like with any tech. Can't tell about data transfers, I use Wi-Fi, and the video is about charging anyway.
@@bedboiko When you use it in bed, doesn't the cable just pop off? I've tried several brands which work fine if I just leave it idle, but if there's any lateral movement it'll pop off as you'd expect it to. The video is about charging, but if you have a little plug semi-permanently attached for charging, it'll be difficult to use things like wired Android Auto.
@@veryboringname. I prefer the cable to safely pop off if there is strong enough lateral pull, I did damage a phones port once years ago when I was in a hurry and ripped the phone while charging. Everyone has different needs and preferences, if magnetic cables don't meet your needs that's alright, you don't have to use one. I personally charge my devices either at the desk or the night stand. Somewhat similar to what was shown in the video. The devices I charge with magnetic cable are headphones, controllers, portable lights with motion sensor, AA battery charger, even a portable blender and of course a couple of tablets and my phone. My laptop needs it's 90W so that is used with the charger it came with. Since a lot of the devices are charged once a week or even once every two months it is a lot more convenient for me to have one type of charging cable that is also working with older devices. I know that I migh have even more chargeables on my nightstand than shown here but I definitely have less cables. That is why I mentioned the existence of the magnetic cables, someone might find this information of use.
I guess Yvonne wasn’t happy with the “Out of sight, out of mind” solution for hiding the media center’s cables in the video where Linus set up the LG MiniLED TV. Also, why does Linus still have his Wii U? Is it for Virtual Console, playing his Wii library, or both? Most of Wii U’s major games already got ported to the Switch (with the exception of Xenoblade X).
What kind of "fire suppression" would you put there? You can't really quench a lithium battery fire, right? You can basically just contain it until there's nothing more left in the battery for the reaction to continue. Do you just mean putting a couple of metal buckets full of sand at the ready there? :D Or would you get like, one of these fancy industrial metal cabinets for chemicals that are aggressive or fire hazards, and put all of the charging equipment and the batteries into that?
@@Blacklands What makes you think you can't quench a lithium battery fire? Are you thinking of magnesium or titanium? Class D extinguisher media is perfectly suitable for lithium.
You do know those batteries that you claim are more "dangerous" actually take 10 times the abuse of ANY of the other batteries and keep going. THATS why they might catch more. they're also used MASSIVELY for Hobby grade radio control vehicles, hence why they take MORE abuse.
@Adam F agree in the radio control hobby we only use the soft packs in slower crawlers (or xxtreme speed vehicles to reduce weight.) Everything else is hard shell.
I think he mentioned that they were "self-made" batteries (and he has made Li Ion packs on camera before, or they may even be retail packs that he has replaced the cells in himself) so I think it's less about those kinds of batteries/packs being dangerous and more about being overly cautious of his own handy work lol.
I very rarely comment or get excited over merch, but Linus your magnet mounts I WANT THEM, now I can throw some money at you!!!! Thankyou for this innovation.
My two cents on Anker chargers, they do exactly what they say and from the one i hate, 65 watt, 1 type-c, 4 type-a ports, can't remember the model name rn, i've never seen a charger having only around 12mv ripple voltage on any of its ports even at max load, this thing is amazing, gonna buy more of Anker products like this in the future and hopeful they are equally as good in that regard.
The little magnetic things for the power strips was pretty smart. I usually just scan the bottom of the strip and use the resulting image as a template
3:35 - Easy to mount things with mounting holes, just use a strip of tape, stick it across the back, over both the holes and mark positions on the tape with a pen, then take off the tape and stick it where you want to mount the thing.
I always mount power strips with command strips. Really works well with desks that have a holder for your power strips so you can stick it down. This keeps it in place, but doesn’t have sheer force on the command strips
i see the potential for the magnets, but I don't think they will be very good in europe because our plugs sometimes require much more force to disconnect
I honestly don't think the magnets would work for e.g. Type F plugs, sadly. Some are so hard to get out of the receptacle, you can rip the entire receptacle out of the wall if it wasn't screwed in properly, lol. Or for power strips, you can easily grab a single plug and pull on it and lift up an entire gigantic power strip that it's plugged in. I don't think anything short of _strong_ adhesive tape is sufficient there. :/
Um, zero? It doesn’t have a WiFi receiver. It literally cannot report data to Anker or to anyone. It’s just a charging brick. Not everything is a spy device for the gubment’
I suspect none - Linus didn't mention anything about them being internet connected or having a app so there is no way for it to connect to Anker's servers.
Great video with good tips! Been using Anker cables and power banks for many, many years now and definitely my go to brand! That ending product with the combined power bank was pretty cool. Looking forward to the LTT line of cable management
Hey LTT you can actually get smaller or custom length fiber optic cables. I don’t know who your ISP is but if it’s AT&T a technician would definitely be able to come do that for you, I’m sure other ISPs are similar. I’m a wire technician and it’s my job to make cables of all sorts of lengths. Anyway, great video!
love the power strip magnetic mounts. will definitely be grabbing a few dozen of those for the shop, as we have all kinds of metal shelving to attach strips to. one pro-tip for when you need to use the screw holes tho.. slap your power strip on a photo copier. the copy you create will give you the perfect template for installing the screws in the wall/shelf/cabinet/etc
Ive been using an Anker brick for almost 7 years now. I can tell you that these things last. In that time I've went through at least 4 power bricks. Very sturdy device and even the power cable is detachable on it. I had two puppies chew through the last cable and it was as simple as pop out and pop back in. Its a normal TV power cable that you see on most TVs. As a matter of a fact thats the EXACT cable I used to replace it, I had a spare. So Linus isnt talking out of his ass here, Anker does have some seriously good products. Edit: The anker power brick cost me only 60$. Ive went through almost 200$ of power bricks in the time it lasted me. :) I have the receipts.
My favorite part about cable managing everything is when you want to rearrange stuff or upgrade equipment.
@@rustyclark2356 I don't think he does either.
@@rustyclark2356 I think he was sarcastic.
With good cable managment it's a non-issue.
I’m kinda curious about his powerbill
@@migchielfaber49 He got solar panel
These magnetic cable management tools are amazing! Love to see innovative products from LTT, and I really need these for my messy desk. Hopefully they won't take another 3 years to become available...
if i'm not mistaken they're close to the final stages, so hopefully by the end of 2024... *fingers crossed*...
My desk is mostly metal as well hopefully they are priced decently...
I guess my comment got deleted for adding a link...
I have what are called Magnetic Cable Zip Tie Base. I use them with long reusable zip ties. I don't need an aesthetically-pleasing arch for something I will never see.
The magnetic inserts for the power strips/screw mounting slots are definitely cool though.
For the car charger you want a retractable wire that locks like a projector screen so it's not constantly pulling on the cable at that weird angle
They make automotive versions of this idk why they didn't use one!
Convenient but not ideal. Those cords can get hot. When coiled they may not get adequate cooling. Maybe newer commercial designs are better but that's at least the reason I didn't want to rig one myself.
@@AhuizotlXiuh I don't mean the cord is coiled I mean the metal wire holding the cord up currently
Could you link one as an example? I was wondering if there was a better solution, and it sounds like yours is.
@@anthonyvillaa just get a harbor freight air hose reel and put a rope on it
Can we just take a moment to appreciate all the amazing things that are in development at LTT engineering. It really shows what happens when a bunch of PC users have the time and money to sit down and design quality products that actually solve problems. It's genuinely so exciting and I can't wait to see what comes out of the lab in the future.
they are mostly selling cheap chinese crap at a mark up
Dude, that magnetic cable management system would be a game-changer for recording studios. Expect and order the moment they're released. I can already imagine half a dozen "off-label" uses for them around a studio.
Linus got a whole monoply of things he can advertise rn it's insane
Just because its advertised doesn't mean anyone is gonna buy it. Most people who watch this stuff have everything already
@@Ladioz doubt
@@thischannelisforcommenting5680 lol
I want the magnetic adapters for power bricks ...
@@Ladioz I don't have anything, since shipping is extreme expensive....
Not gonna lie. I really appreciate Linus letting his engineers refine stuff to the point of over engineering stuff. Makes things better
Thanks for not lying.
If you are going to engineer it. You OVERengineer it. After all. Pretty stuff break.
Don't let the Germans of WW2 hear you!
The most insane thing is how obvious it is that Linus has never used 3M strips. Which he admitted in an earlier video.
Magnets are superior anyway.
@@LordCoeCoe not to hard drive and fans tho.
@@Ahfeku Or consoles. My WiiU is stuck to the underside of my desk with 3m VHB strips.
His house looks disgusting. 😬
@@theonetheonly1560 it's a part of canadian law, you can't have nice house cause your neighbours will be pissed, cardboard and plywood forever!
3:36 There's an easy way to line up the screws. Photocopy the back of the power strip and use that as a guide.
Another option, is some masking tape against the back, mark the holes stick to surface, transfer holes to surface
Just use a piece of paper and poke a pencil into the screw holes. You know if you don't have a handy photocopier about.
Good lord why have i never thought of this
So glad you guys have Anker as a sponsor now. I've loved their stuff for the past 10 years. I won't buy anything else for charging. I even have several Anker Bluetooth speakers.
It's crazy how big a company they've become. I remember buying cables and chargers from them when that's all they made. Now I'm absolutely in love with their soundcore lineup and so much more.
Fun Fact: Linus has a dedicated 100 acre lithium strip mine in Bolivia to power all the fun toys in his house.
He's going green for sure!
Clean Green Child Labour
HAHAHHHA
Pro tip: Most hot glues can be removed from most surfaces (wood, plastic, metal) using Isopropyl-alcohol. Just make sure you put it around the edges and wait a couple minutes.
(If you can, it works even better if you can inject something between the hot-glue and the surface, e.g. by using a syringe)
Also, if you want to mount a power strip with screws, use masking tape, or painters' tape. Tape it to the back of the power strip. Poke holes in the tape where the mounting holes are. Then peel the tape off, and tape it where you want to mount the strip. Drill through the holes, remove the tape. Its faster, and much easier.
Yeah Isopropyl Alcohol On Glue
I know it from Jerryrigeverything
or a heatgun
@@tel0004 great tip!
Isopropyl-alcohol will work, but denatured alcohol is even better for removing hot glue.
lmao it would've been so dope to be a rich kid. can't forget about the go karts, electronic squirt guns, massive home theater, and supercharged smart home.
I'd get myself things first and then give just a little more than what I had growing up to my kids
If you want your kids to have that life, work for it. I grew up poor and I’m taking accountability for my kids. Part of that is making sure I don’t have kids too early.
@@jacobwonder6735 Also, don't forget that no toys will not replace the presence of parents. If one or both parents are always working, the kids will not have a close relationship with the parent(s), money does not create connection. About time spent with kids, it is also quality over quantity. More time but always absent-minded in work, is much worse than less time with a parent that is really 100% present and engaged.
well Linus definitely earned it with his work,and is providing for his family
When I was a kid I played on a bigwheel with a flat tire.
Love the new Anker GaN Prime stuff! It's a bit pricey, but the fact that pretty much all of them replace multiple things either at home or while travelling makes them well worth it in my mind.
I just use the Nano II for travelling. It's smaller, lighter and cheaper. Yes, it only has one port, but that's never been a problem for me _when travelling._
10:05 Shout out to Anker for that diagram, I hope to see that on all their products and honestly everyone else's. So many "65 watt" chargers that can't even do 2A out of any one port and it's not documented anywhere.
Cable management at my house is just closing your eyes
Wow…I didn’t really have a need for a solid backpack or screwdriver, so I haven’t been TOO hype about an LTTStore product, but I want those magnets NOW. Correction, I NEED THEM.
consooooooomer
ok Linus
Super excited about their cable management lineup. Hope it’s coming soon
@@silasph fr
Why not use velcro adhesive strips instead? Most things you're mounting won't exceed the 15 pound weight limit that velcro adhesive strips have. And they're much much cheaper than buying magnets.
14:02 does the goxlr tend to move its dials by itself.. that sure as hell was creepy but yet downright cool...
yeah ikr i was looking to see if someone else spotted that, it kinda jump scared me lol super cool tho kinda want it for just that lol
@@quantumforce4791 yeah and i can imagine this shit being in the conjuring or something where the ghost is harassing a twitch streamer or gamer lol
With so much active current pulsing through Linus' house, I can imagine it sounding like the hum/drone from ST:TNG or DS9 etc :)
He probably has to put up warning signs for people with heart implants
I wish. Electronics tend to have a whine around 20khz and it's just freaking awful. I'm glad that my hearing's gotten bad enough with age/exposure that I can't hear that high anymore. There's nothing over 13khz worth hearing anyway.
@@andrewblake8797 it's not one thing; he means "active current *that is* pulsing through Linus' house".
For once I really appreciate it being a sponsored video by someone I trust to begin with. A company like Anker deserve all the praise they can get for under promising and over delivering. Just last week I bought 3 Anker PowerCore Elite Powerbank 25600 mAh 60W PD's to be the powerbank "G" on a not so distant trip to Japan with a group of 8 friends. Glad to see that so little also can do so much. And in the future I can't wait to see Anker whipe the floor with all the other Powerbanks. 😁
They are still hit or miss. I have an old PowerCore that's still working after years and still has a decent charge even after not being used for a while.
The PowerCore III Elite (previous gen) I have on the other hand... refused to charge just after the warranty expired.
@@tams805 planned obsolescence..
Did not age well 😂
@@3rekd Yeah, lol.
How to line up screws for a power strip: run blue painters tape along the back, and use a pencil to fill in the holes where the screw go. Remove and apply to whever you are mounting, screw where your marks are. PERFECT mounting. add an extra screw on the side so it can't be bumped off
I think he was meaning how you tend to miss the screwheads when hanging them.
This is what I use.
Just don't forget that the tape is a mirror image when you flip the adhesive side from the device to the wall.
Also don't forget to consider the space needed for the cable and also the space needed for the device to slide into the screws.
or.... create your own company, allocate several $100,000 and a few employees and have them design something with magnets.
I usually buy the same brand power board so I added appropriately-spaced marks to a level which means my power boards are always level.
@@ilovefunnyamv2nd Then there's the sadist engineers who likes putting really small holes on stuff as well, I bet they do it then go to bed with a smile on their face knowing the misery they have caused.
Like it's a 30 cm long power bar, whi is the "large" insertion hole for the screws like
The "Bye" to compensate for Luke's lack of "BYE!" in this week's WAN show was great!
Wait, so he anticipated that the WAN show wouldn't be having a "BYE" from Luke, so he made this ahead of time? Linus's playing 4d chess with our feelings!
@@60fpspeasant84 He's either four parallel universe ahead of us or just asked Luke to not say Bye for this today's WAN Show so he can drop one here now.
great is a stretch.. that was like a 4/10 luke bye
@@nycdiesel805 It's true. Luke's bye is the best. Can't be beat.
This type of content is great because it gives so many ideas for the small parts of setups that nobody ever really talks about.
I really enjoy it’s ability to be basically an advertisement. I have one of the bricks, got it likes 6 months ago, they’re great.
Yeah basically a well done Info-metrical from a fairly reputable source.
The 3M command strips that use the interlocking plastic pegs instead of normal hook and loop (marketed for mounting heavier artworks/framed photos to walls) work exceptionally well for mounting power bricks (even large ones) to furniture. The trick is to orient the strips so that the long dimension runs along the axis of gravity. I've done this for years and nothing has ever fallen off, yet it is a cheap locally available product and easy to remove later. The main flaw is that they are not re-usable once removed.
who woul've thought Linus would have a horde of henchmen designing custom solutions for his every "1st world problem" need
3 year screwdriver....
I LOVE the magnetic cable management system you've come up with. I Usually use 3M command hooks designed for keyhole slots to mount power boards, but OMG that is going to be SOOOO much better.
True, I'm ripping that off for my own cable management for sure.
I use magnetic holders in my workshop and my kitchen plenty.
Magnets and velcro are just the best.
About the electric car charging cable: there cables that are retractable, and even motorized, housed in small boxes. You could buy one. I've seen them in European parking spaces.
Those boxes also don't usually have cable strain too!
@@8710ify yeah, that's another plus :)
@@8710ify cable strain, from a retractable recoil mechanism like he's using, on a thick cable like that, is a non issue.
@@littlejackalo5326 It shouldn't be an issue. It just looks and feels not ideal.
@@littlejackalo5326 is it a non issue? id be worried about the port on the car. no need to have any strain if done even somewhat more adequately
Are those magnetic cable arches already available and if not, when are they coming out? They look super cool
Having the same questions right now
Not available yet from what I see on the site but I think he mentioned them coming soon in a WAN show in the last month so I would imagine since they are showing them in this video and he keeps calling attention to them, they will be coming out soon.
Yep. I want some of those arches for my standup desk
Haha 3D printer go brrrrr
@@eriequiet I was gonna say "coming soon to a 3D printer near you!" lol
The power bar screws are so easy to make holes for. Literally get a piece of paper, lay it over the back of the power bar where the screw holes are, and then take a pencil and make marks at the top slit above each little screw circle thing. (Don't make the marks on the large holes themselves since that's just where the screws just insert, not slide)
Then take your marked paper place it on whatever you want your power bar attached to and poke a hole at the slit marks, can use some sort of level if you want, then pilot holes or whatever you want to do to mount it.
I have some battery backup power bars for my workstations mounted on the wall on the other side of the wall using wall anchors and have a nice brushed hole for cords to connect.
I enjoy the emergency breadbox storage for batteries that would burn with a heat great enough to put a hole in the concrete floor. Great thinking, that'll keep the house from burning down!
Yeah, wouldn't keeping them in an enclosed space increase the risk of overheating ?
@@ollianddelphine Not really, imagine the battery in your phone as a great example of a LiPo battery that charges in a very enclosed and warm space. The main issue is a false sense of security.
Battery enclosures are supposed to prevent a fire from spreading for specified amounts of time so that fire alarms can sound and allow for evacuation. Generally, for real battery enclosures, this will get you 90 minutes of time when exposed to ordinary open flame and can resist battery explosions/lithium fires to keep their effects inside the cabinet.
I think the dumb part about it is there are cheaper and better solutions. Those two boxes ran him $50 USD, safer (but not preferred over real cabinets) lipo storage can be had way cheaper and will actually help give you time to deal with battery fires.
Yvonne will lose out on OnePlus warp charging by using 3rd party cables or bricks. OnePlus moved some of the charging electronics from the phone to the brick which allows for faster charging with less heat.
To be fair, if it's an overnight charge that's probably a good thing as it will take longer to get to 100% so it's sitting there fully charged for less time. I thought the same thing as soon as I saw the red cable though lol.
One plus phones still support PD ( USB power delivery) . I'm just not sure how strong of a PD the newer ones support. Older models would do 15/18w charging with PD. She just won't get to take advantage of the higher speed charging. Which, if it's one by your bed you probably are setting phone down to sleep anyway
@@Gr00t I set my phone to only turn on fast charging during the day, and even then only below 75%. It also only charges to 85% until 5 AM.
@@Gr00t I just got rid of my Oneplus, but they have smart charging. They will learn your sleep pattern. It won't charge to 100% until right before you wake up. I wish my Samsung had this.
@@Snappydadshoes oh wow, I've never noticed that. I guess it's doing it job perfectly then lol.
I use the hook and loop Command strips from 3M to attach power strips to places. They are normally recommended for attaching pictures to a wall, but using several of them behind a power strip makes it removable and reattachable. Removing the strips from furniture or walls is also quite easy and clean too
That power bar that's on the floor of the garage, it'd be best to put it on the wall or an elevated space to avoid any risk of floods or getting wet.
Yup.
@@bradhaines3142 A pipe could burst in his house.
@@bradhaines3142 A pipe can burst and cause flooding too, same with heavy rain build up depending on the angle his garage is at.
@@bradhaines3142 It may not happen nationally but it happens. My basement flooded twice in the last ten years.
@@bradhaines3142 A lot of people don't expect a flood until it's already too late. Climate change is causing floods to happen in a lot of places where they "traditionally" didn't happen/were very rare...
5:00 magnetic mounts available when please?
the pollution required to create these gizmos and appliances in just one canadian home is stupendous. and you literally term it "clean & minimalist" multiple times in the vid, bravo aloofness !
@@PSTS636 people want a buffer from reality that's why they cling to "cleanliness & minimalism"
For cable management on my desk, I use a 1u server power supply mounted flush against the bottom of my desk with screws. The wire are all routed to a server cable management tray that is also mounted underneath my desk. Some fabric cable sleeves, and some zip ties/adhesive hanger things and my cables are neater than I've ever seen it
Anker: Linus, do big commercial about our products.
Linus: Just look at my cool stuff from LTT store.
For your DIY battery case thing you have you should buy one of the fire ball extinguishers. I forget the name but it's literally a ball and when it's thrown into a fire it turns into a foamy liquid that removes the oxygen from fires and sits on top of chemicals to eliminate at least two contacts from the fire tetrahedron. It's super awesome I have one sitting next to battery farm and it saved my house when a car battery I was charging literally blew up in my garage. It did almost no damage to the garage there is just carbon scorching on the a small section of the wall.
I love those magnetic cable management holders. Be curious to see how well they’d do against the (clearly superior 😁) fit of the UK 3 pin style plugs.
"clearly superior"
*laughs in EU-plug standard* pah you don't need to have 3 pins to have a grounded connetion, amateurs :P :P
This entire video is just Linus flexing on all of us basic peasants.
I'd be okay if it was one video but he keeps releasing more vids about his house. Like dude, we get it, you got a house.
For the car charger one, wouldn't it be better to use a customized retractable hose reel? The place I worked at had an industrial quality one that was used for air hoses. It worked damn well too considering how "delicate" warehouse workers are with equipment.
Linus's home series is like things which you will never see in normal house.
Guaranteeing 10 years or so this will be coming every household
Nothing here is special and has been around for years.
@@stuartstogdill2406 for wealthy people, I have been in many homes for my profession. While this is normal to many homes lake front or just a wealthy area in general, you will not find this stuff in 75% of the homes in NA lol people can't afford those kind of luxuries or even have a home adequate for most of them.
@@itsabe90 hell naw, we're going to own nothing and be happy 💀
As an Electrical Engineer I can't wait for more GaN and SiC products to be released for the consumers. The seccond renanssiance of power electronic is already here! Love the video and definitly going to get some cable ties to manage my desk!!
never annoyed with anker ads
its the one electronics company that never let me down
You're missing something. I've build charging stations for all my stuff - but what you're missing is I've used timer mains sockets so they're not on all the time and just charge twice a day for 30 mins or so. Keeps everything charged up and not constantly on. And for those things you may want instant charging on, just used a battery bank that charges when the time comes along but always has power if you need it right away.
with the smart plugs that he uses, he can do something very similar using home automations
tip for cable management when attaching a power bars to something, Command strips work really well holding things to a wall, just don't use it to attach something to the underside of a desk they don't stick as well.
14:00 I can be the only one who thinks that audio monitor powering up looked cool
This is a world class way of doing an ad. It's not sarcastic, just a win-win for everyone. Very impressive.
glad your successful. these home videos seem to be for the UPPER class of people... so gg I guess. you're super successful ✨️ and it's commendable. but a ton of stuff you show from your new home feel like a flex more so then the common person needing this info. I'd be impressed with how much you guys do that Linus yourself gets any free time to even use 1/3rd of all this tech day to day with your family
I wonder, how many hours per week does Linus REALLY have to actually use all his devices, when he spends so much time constantly installing and reinstalling them in his house?
"He installs gadgets, so we don't have to."
I was thinking the same. He must use all that stuff once per year on average. His family just hoardes tech.
You could ask the same question about most stuff people have in their homes. Most things are rarely if ever used, but it's still nice to have store them in an organised way ready for the occasional use.
I like the idea of the LTT cable magnetment product, however I'm skeptical the magnetic force will be strong enough for EU grounded/earthed Schuko plugs (also known as Type F)
@@bradhaines3142 think they have clips top and bottom for earthing, which means a LOT more friction to pull it out. Hopefully labs is well equipped enough to test that LMAO
I indeed meant friction when unplugging them
@@bradhaines3142 Some plugs are so hard to remove, you rip the receptacle from the wall. It's insane.
Yeah, I was wondering the same. The Type F plugs can be inside the receptacle _very_ securely, lol. You can definitely rip a receptacle out of the wall if it wasn't properly screwed in. You're often better off using both hands and press against the receptacle with the other hand to counteract your pulling... just to be safe.
@@Blacklands Yeah, and there's no risk of getting electrocuted because the plug is safe unlike US ones.
I NEED that LTT power bar holder immediately. There's so many thing I could use it for.
Those cable management doodads they are developing look absolutely amazing. IF they are relatively affordable, they will sell like friggin crazy. Great looking product
This was really good to get some ideas about how to organize (and of course to get to know the new products featured).
We need something like this for other everyday needs (and some strange over the top ones), I was thinking a video about storage of electronic files is a one that is missing. Some ideas of devices, file naming systems and backup are needed.
There are also magnetic cables on the market with USB-C, Micro USB and lightning bits. You just put the small bit in the port you have and use one of these cables to magnetically couple them to any of the bits in any of the port kinds and charge.
They don't work well if you want to use the device while charging though. It also means all your chargers will need it, and it won't work reliably if you need data, e.g. Android Auto.
@@veryboringname. well.. the ones I use work just fine, I guess there are good and bad brands like with any tech. Can't tell about data transfers, I use Wi-Fi, and the video is about charging anyway.
@@bedboiko When you use it in bed, doesn't the cable just pop off? I've tried several brands which work fine if I just leave it idle, but if there's any lateral movement it'll pop off as you'd expect it to.
The video is about charging, but if you have a little plug semi-permanently attached for charging, it'll be difficult to use things like wired Android Auto.
@@veryboringname. I prefer the cable to safely pop off if there is strong enough lateral pull, I did damage a phones port once years ago when I was in a hurry and ripped the phone while charging. Everyone has different needs and preferences, if magnetic cables don't meet your needs that's alright, you don't have to use one. I personally charge my devices either at the desk or the night stand. Somewhat similar to what was shown in the video. The devices I charge with magnetic cable are headphones, controllers, portable lights with motion sensor, AA battery charger, even a portable blender and of course a couple of tablets and my phone. My laptop needs it's 90W so that is used with the charger it came with. Since a lot of the devices are charged once a week or even once every two months it is a lot more convenient for me to have one type of charging cable that is also working with older devices. I know that I migh have even more chargeables on my nightstand than shown here but I definitely have less cables. That is why I mentioned the existence of the magnetic cables, someone might find this information of use.
LTT is the only channel that makes me excited every time they upload a video
The sheer amount of attention put in to the water guns storage was amazing and well thought out
I guess Yvonne wasn’t happy with the “Out of sight, out of mind” solution for hiding the media center’s cables in the video where Linus set up the LG MiniLED TV.
Also, why does Linus still have his Wii U? Is it for Virtual Console, playing his Wii library, or both? Most of Wii U’s major games already got ported to the Switch (with the exception of Xenoblade X).
@@Jinoda or his kids like the tablet part of it
@@Jinoda Yeah, that makes sense.
@@bluephoenix1525 Valid point
I would probably take the extra step of installing fire suppression in my charging station if I had that many batteries in one place.
What kind of "fire suppression" would you put there? You can't really quench a lithium battery fire, right? You can basically just contain it until there's nothing more left in the battery for the reaction to continue. Do you just mean putting a couple of metal buckets full of sand at the ready there? :D Or would you get like, one of these fancy industrial metal cabinets for chemicals that are aggressive or fire hazards, and put all of the charging equipment and the batteries into that?
@@Blacklands Wet stuff is much harder to catch on fire and you could contain fire for few more minutes.
Clean Agent Fire Suppression or Innert Gas*
* if you don't care about people being able to breathe in the area lol
@@Blacklands What makes you think you can't quench a lithium battery fire? Are you thinking of magnesium or titanium? Class D extinguisher media is perfectly suitable for lithium.
Well done! I especially like the water gun organization -- very clever and functional
Pretty entertaining and interesting for a fully sponsored video (though some of my favorite this past year has been house updates)
I wish they'd do a version of that last one with a UK plug, it looks so useful. Maybe it's coming later, hope so
You do know those batteries that you claim are more "dangerous" actually take 10 times the abuse of ANY of the other batteries and keep going. THATS why they might catch more. they're also used MASSIVELY for Hobby grade radio control vehicles, hence why they take MORE abuse.
Agree for hard shell ones like the one he held up. LiPos without a plastic shell are kinda scary though.
@Adam F agree in the radio control hobby we only use the soft packs in slower crawlers (or xxtreme speed vehicles to reduce weight.) Everything else is hard shell.
I think he mentioned that they were "self-made" batteries (and he has made Li Ion packs on camera before, or they may even be retail packs that he has replaced the cells in himself) so I think it's less about those kinds of batteries/packs being dangerous and more about being overly cautious of his own handy work lol.
Anker has taken amazing care of me over the last 6 years. I swear by their cables and charging products, and won’t use anything else. :)
I have a feeling UK style plugs would pull the power bars off the magnets. Those things can take a lot of force sometimes to pull out
Linus kudos for having so much stuff that needs some form of management and not going crazy. I hope you have enough time to enjoy all of that stuff :)
I very rarely comment or get excited over merch, but Linus your magnet mounts I WANT THEM, now I can throw some money at you!!!! Thankyou for this innovation.
My two cents on Anker chargers, they do exactly what they say and from the one i hate, 65 watt, 1 type-c, 4 type-a ports, can't remember the model name rn, i've never seen a charger having only around 12mv ripple voltage on any of its ports even at max load, this thing is amazing, gonna buy more of Anker products like this in the future and hopeful they are equally as good in that regard.
The little magnetic things for the power strips was pretty smart. I usually just scan the bottom of the strip and use the resulting image as a template
You could just use some tape on the back, get the position of the holes, then move the tape where you need to make the holes
@@merlozzo yeah, I've done that too
love how consistent LMG uploads
They upload everyday at 1pm eastern time except for sunday
Love the magically appearing wall plates in the bedroom.
This is just an ad for Anker and a house tour...and I still loved watching it lol
It's almost scary how much of a different life this guy has compared to everyone else. Good for him though.
It's not like he inherited his wealth. Yvonne and Linus built LTT from the ground up. Gotta respect that more than old money.
3:35 - Easy to mount things with mounting holes, just use a strip of tape, stick it across the back, over both the holes and mark positions on the tape with a pen, then take off the tape and stick it where you want to mount the thing.
Wow thats some clean cable management
how tf did you see it it was uploaded 1 minute ago
14:00 the GO XLR starting up is so cool
I always mount power strips with command strips. Really works well with desks that have a holder for your power strips so you can stick it down. This keeps it in place, but doesn’t have sheer force on the command strips
Oh Linus, always either breaking or dropping something
i see the potential for the magnets, but I don't think they will be very good in europe because our plugs sometimes require much more force to disconnect
Yeah same here in aus
I honestly don't think the magnets would work for e.g. Type F plugs, sadly. Some are so hard to get out of the receptacle, you can rip the entire receptacle out of the wall if it wasn't screwed in properly, lol. Or for power strips, you can easily grab a single plug and pull on it and lift up an entire gigantic power strip that it's plugged in. I don't think anything short of _strong_ adhesive tape is sufficient there. :/
I wonder how many of these power bricks are reporting data back to Anker....
Um, zero? It doesn’t have a WiFi receiver. It literally cannot report data to Anker or to anyone. It’s just a charging brick. Not everything is a spy device for the gubment’
I suspect none - Linus didn't mention anything about them being internet connected or having a app so there is no way for it to connect to Anker's servers.
Sarcasm and timely referencing of related stories zooms over the internet's head once again
Those power strip magnetic mounts are genius. It’s 100% better than the command strips I’ve been using. Need these to come out NOW
Is that Riley with the spongebob voice at 5:10
No, YOU WON'T BELIEVE (how bad) my cable management (is)
14:32 wysi
14:31 WYSI
WYSI
lmao there is no escape
Even 3 rooms over in my house, the word “Chromebook” gave me a spine chill.
what is the wireless charger he was using at 8:40? i am looking for a wireless charger and this looks perfect!
i love the little animation the goXLR did at 14:00
Great video with good tips! Been using Anker cables and power banks for many, many years now and definitely my go to brand! That ending product with the combined power bank was pretty cool. Looking forward to the LTT line of cable management
Hey LTT you can actually get smaller or custom length fiber optic cables. I don’t know who your ISP is but if it’s AT&T a technician would definitely be able to come do that for you, I’m sure other ISPs are similar. I’m a wire technician and it’s my job to make cables of all sorts of lengths. Anyway, great video!
love the power strip magnetic mounts. will definitely be grabbing a few dozen of those for the shop, as we have all kinds of metal shelving to attach strips to.
one pro-tip for when you need to use the screw holes tho.. slap your power strip on a photo copier. the copy you create will give you the perfect template for installing the screws in the wall/shelf/cabinet/etc
Linus somehow can drop stuff 10 ft above his head. Truly a superpower like no other.
Linus nightstand is wild, no lamp, no tissues just a mess of cables.
I just watched an ad inside an ad and skipped an ad to see it. I love it
This long format ad is working. I honestly want many of these items.
I think Ive never heard someone say "GANPRIME LINEUP" so much in 1 single video.
Ive been using an Anker brick for almost 7 years now. I can tell you that these things last. In that time I've went through at least 4 power bricks. Very sturdy device and even the power cable is detachable on it. I had two puppies chew through the last cable and it was as simple as pop out and pop back in. Its a normal TV power cable that you see on most TVs. As a matter of a fact thats the EXACT cable I used to replace it, I had a spare. So Linus isnt talking out of his ass here, Anker does have some seriously good products.
Edit: The anker power brick cost me only 60$. Ive went through almost 200$ of power bricks in the time it lasted me. :) I have the receipts.
love it he is always droping loosing or breaking somthing.
I realize now how thankful I'm that I don't have so many unnecessary things around that need to be charged or maintained 😂
YES this is what I needed