Camera accessory manufacturer Tether Tools has released an updated version of one of its most popular products, the JerkStopper. After over a decade of service in various iterations, JerkStopper is being replaced by Tether Tools new TetherGuard system.

JerkStopper has been a popular option in Tether Tools lineup of support accessories for years. Those who tether their camera to a computer understand the need for the device, which prevents the cable from being yanked out of the camera during a photoshoot by providing a strong connection between a point a few inches down from the cable to the camera connection point that is tied to the camera body itself. When properly secured to a laptop platform on the other end, photographers can’t accidentally move too far away from the tethered computer and yank the cable-free, severing the connection.

The company says that while JerkStopper provides stability and the ability to protect the camera and computer ports, it saw room for improvement. TetherGuard is the culmination of that effort and Tether Tools says its “Lock and Dock” system is a superior way to ensure cables stay connected, helps ports stay free from damage, and assures every shot is transferred securely.

TetherGuard uses what Tether Tools is calling a magnetic breakaway cable management system that relies on a ‘Lock & Dock’ system to keep your cables organized when not in use and secure when attached to the camera, computer, and other bits of gear you’re using it with. Specifically, the part that attaches to your camera uses the standard 1/4″-20 tripod thread on the bottom to create a locking point where no cables can be further pulled from. If you need to attach the secured points to other gear, Tether Tools provides 3M adhesives that will securely lock onto almost any non-porous surface.

As with the original JerkStopper, it’s also possible to connect the new TetherGuard system to your camera’s strap connections if you still need access to the tripod socket on the bottom of your camera.