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 buying better cables... duct tape... insulation tape... not getting sucked into this whole "woo mobile devices" bullshit and getting a desktop computer where only the mouse cable has to be durable

oh yes, and buy cables with braided nylon, that's a good start 
 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nylon+braided+usb+c+cable&crid=1KBLF8PEPYFM3&sprefix=braided+nylon+usb+cable%2Caps%2C239&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_23

i see it's USB-C so this might be relevant 
 the only thing tougher than braided nylon cables is kevlar cables and then it really depends on whether the wires are made out of super fine braids that can handle kinks or whether the braiding is stiff and backed by a good polyurethane backing that reduces kink angle

for sure, the typical shit like in the photo is usually low grade PVC and that shit wears out in a couple months of mobile use 
 awesome!

you see the yellow staining? you think it is safe to tape this untill new cable? or is it fire hazzard 😂