Connection Central
With the teacher’s desk becoming a warren of computer and power cables, Altinex has a better idea: Hide it all. The company’s Tilt ‘N Plug Jr Interconnect Box combines power, USB, VGA, audio and wired LAN into one small module. The key is that the unit swivels to open or snaps shut so that it’s flush with the tabletop. Available in black or brushed aluminum, it costs $400.

