Cable splitter question

[Penguin]

I live in an apartment and I only have one cable outlet. So, I need to use a splitter. Here's my question: Is it ok to just let it dangle, or does it need to be attached to something (i.e, grounded)?

If it needs to be attached to something, can I just screw it onto the back of my desk (the cable outlet is behind it)? Or, must it be screwed onto the wall/window sill?


It seems like a simple question, but for the life of me, I can't find a single clear answer anywhere on the innerwebs.

[Newbomb Turk]

I have a cable splitter that is ungrounded and have had no problems.

[DoubleDown]

It does not need to be grounded. If you wanna dangle, then dangle.

[olevetonahill]

Or you can use the only Mathematical equation I can remember
The Angle of the Dangle = the Heat of the Meat .

[Cam]

Go commando, cable style. No grounding needed.

[Crucifax Autumn]

I always let my splitter dangle and I've only been taken into custody twice...

[Penguin]

OK. So, now I let it dangle all day. But, I might have a problem...

It dangles just fine, but it dangles to the left. Also, there appears to be a little bit of a counterclockwise twist to it. Is this a problem?

[DoubleDown]

OK. So, now I let it dangle all day. But, I might have a problem...

It dangles just fine, but it dangles to the left. Also, there appears to be a little bit of a counterclockwise twist to it. Is this a problem?

Well, you just have to remember the angle of your dangle is directly proportional to the heat of your meat.

NTTAWWT

[Lott's Bandana]

OK. So, now I let it dangle all day. But, I might have a problem...

It dangles just fine, but it dangles to the left. Also, there appears to be a little bit of a counterclockwise twist to it. Is this a problem?


Just means you are right-handed, is all.