Using Velcro: Four Ways to Fasten Computer Accessories

The problem with most computers is that they are not designed properly. For years I have struggled with the various components associated with computer usage. Things like keyboards, cable modems for connecting to the Internet, speakers and other accessories are always getting knocked over and sometimes falling on the floor. It is a struggle to keep these somewhat fragile things from getting broken. One day, while browsing the aisles of a Home Depot I happened to see a display with industrial strength Velcro. An idea popped into my head about using this industrial-strength Velcro around my computer accessories. I've found four applications that have made my computer usage much easier since I discovered this amazing product.

The first thing that I found a use for this Velcro was on my very light weight cable modem. Luckily I have carpet in my bedroom, where I use my computer. My cable modem, which is made of plastic was always falling over and falling on the carpet. The weight of the cable was always knocking over the flimsy plastic modem. To solve the problem, simply cut two 1 inch long strips by a half-inch wide of the Velcro. Cut one strip for each end of the modem. Apply to the bottom of the modem. The matching locking strips of Velcro you attach to your computer desk or wherever you keep your modem. Now the modem is secure.

The second use for the industrial strength Velcro was on my computer keyboard. I kept dropping the keyboard on the floor when it wasn't being used. My computer monitor has a curved top. The idea was to be able to put the keyboard on top of the monitor when it wasn't in use. Of the two computer monitors I have owned only the first part of the top of the monitor is flat. You couldn't put the keyboard there by itself. It would fall to the floor. To solve the problem take two more 1 inch strips of Velcro and put them on the bottom of your keyboard underneath where the spacebar is located. The other locking strips you attach to the square front of the top of the monitor. Problem solved. The keyboard stays securely, out-of-the-way, on top of the monitor.

The third application of Velcro that I found useful was holding the fragile plastic computer speakers down. Simply attach another strip of the Velcro to the bottom of the speaker. The other locking strip you put on top of the computer enclosure. It can even be attached to the sides of the computer enclosure. Now the speakers stay in place without falling over. Another problem solved.

The fourth application of Velcro was again to the keyboard. I use the computer keyboard on a small lap desk while I am watching television. I couldn't see the letters of the keyboard easily because the keyboard lays too flat. I took a Wacky Noodle, a kid's pool float made of lightweight closed cell foam. I cut a section of about 16 inches off the end. Then I took a pair of scissors and cut it in half length wise. One part of the foam strip is now flat. I glued the Velcro to each end of the flat part. Then I glued the Velcro to the bottom of the top front of the keyboard. Now the front top of the keyboard is raised enough to easily view the letters of the keyboard while I am sitting in my comfortable chair.

Certainly, more uses for Velcro can be found around your own home or office computer. Securing expensive external DVD drives, external hard drives, USB boxes, etc. Just make sure you get the heavy-duty industrial strength Velcro. Let your imagination take over.