Review: Snakable Micro-USB to USB Cable

It seems as though everything lately needs a USB cable so when I was provided the opportunity try Snakable I jumped at the chance to try it out. I am so tired of cheap USB cables falling apart at the connector. Until now. For those that don't know Snakable was a Kickstarter back in 2014 that was fully backed. 

Snakable works for both Apple and Android with rotating "armor" that protects the connectors from baking. You can twist and turn them -- it reminds me of a ball joint so it doesn't bend the cable sharply and break. This cord is super long too approximately 48" long so you don't have to worry about it being too short. There have been so many fantastic things written in publications like TechCrunch where you can read more about the history of Snakable due to their Kickstarter.  

I leave this in my work bag and use it all the time, especially when I travel in between offices and always need a USB cable for something.Snakable cords are available on Amazon and other retailers.


I no longer need to duct tape my cables with electrical tape. I've been using this cable for approximately 8 months with absolutely no issues.

This has worked with my Kindle, Nook, Phone and my portable USB music player. It works with everything!

I love this cable!

Please note: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I would not leave this review if I didn't love the product.

TSA Pre-Check – Should I do it or not?

If you are a frequent traveler and wanted to do TSA Pre-Check, what wasn’t sure about it, here is the low down on it…

It is valid for 5 years, according to the TSA website, in July 2016, 97% of TSA Pre✓® passengers waited less than 5 minutes. 

When I went, I went the Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), and I live in Boston.  I went to RDU, because I happen to be traveling there Raleigh, and there was no line.  It is suggested to make an appointment, they give priority to people with appointments, rather than walk-ins. 

What you need to do. First make you appointment.  The day of your appointment, bring your passport and a credit card for the $85 fee. 

You will then get a letter in the mail about 14 days letter (if approved), with your new known traveler number (KTN) – this number will be given to you, in the exact name that your passport is in.  This means moving forward, all your airline tickets need to be booked with the name that your passport is in. 

I know this first hand, if you don’t do this, it doesn’t work.  My middle name is on my passport but not on my license.  And without my middle name on my airline tickets, my TSA Pre-Check does not work.  So, believe me, it needs to be identical! 

More and more airports are opening up TSA Pre-Check offices, so if you are traveling, and want to make an appointment, it doesn’t only take 15-20 minutes.  I know Boston now has an office, and I was just in Nashville and they have an office too.

I always have a trade show during February and April school vacation weeks, believe me, this was the best $85 I ever spent when I got to avoid those lines.

For more information on locations, and what to bring, visit:  https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/programs/precheck