Why is it that the vast majority of USB cables are 6 feet long? The majority of my time, I need a 1-footer to connect random gadgets to my USB hub. Heck, even a 6-incher would be nice, but a USB cable ...

Let's be honest: unless you're an enthusiast, you probably haven't thought twice about the cable that came with your keyboard. But if you've ever fallen down the keyboard rabbit hole (guilty), you ...