I can strongly recommend getting a roll of double-sided velcro. That way, you can cut off various lengths as needed, and loop cable bundles to anything. Glue or nail a length to any surface, and you can even quickly attach / detach the cables that are kept together with a separate stretch of velcro. Also perfect when you need to add or remove a cable from the bundle.
This is exactly what I've been doing! I work in a corporate IT space and have been using this method for years with great success. I find they attach really well to 3M Command Strips, which I adhere to the underside of the desk. Super speedy for adding/removing cables, or making adjustments to the overall peripheral configuration. No permanent modifications needed to the desk by screwing, nailing, gluing, etc. Perfectly clean removal!
@@Xaldin64 Yep! I've tried some off brands for cheaper, but what I find works best is the name brand Velcro rolls (the self-adhere variety) and the 3M Command Strips (white). For whatever reason, the name brand Velcro product sticks better to the Command Strips.
@SZ I want to say 3/4 inch is what I typically get. I tried to stick with a width that was close to the 3M Command Strips so you had about the same surface area to work with.
@Baby_Yoda2004 the main thing my cat chews are low power lime phone chargers, smart meter cables, light decorations, he doesn’t chew things that are thick, only thin cables
So, I literally have your same setup, and I found randomly your video just a day before buying my new pc, and you litterally saved my life, now my minimal room is perfect, thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️
Just did a bunch of cable management on my desk today (got recommended this video afterwards, unfortunately!) and the thing that I bought that was super helpful and not mentioned here was magnetic tape! My desk has metal industrial-style legs with flat sides so I was able to throw some tape on the back of my power board and magnetise it to the desk. Did the same with a couple of my power bricks from my two monitors (after checking that it would be safe to do so, I dunno how magnets work). Looked super clean, didn't have to nail anything into anything else. I also picked up a couple of rubber cable holders with the sticky back, mounted a few of them under my desk to hold the cables in. Allows for me to pull them out easily while also keeping them tidy under there. Great video!
I would also like to add that cable organization is important but there is also something most of us don't consider. The speed to service a cable. If you use cable clips in combination with twisties, it'll take a long time to remove a cable. I instead recommend the cable clips that are rectangular and hold 5 cords or so with the latch style closer.
The other quite important thing to consider is fire safety. A cause for fire can be dust getting caught in the power extension board, especially if all the powerpoints are not used. Having the board vertically or upside significantly increases your safety, which is how i got into cable management myself initially!
the cable tie tip was legendary. Also I think a good tip is using the the holes that most extension units have on the back to mount it to the table, rather than 3m. Better long term solution and less waste since it's built in and ready to go
This video helped so much! I was in the process of doing a new setup and I was just gonna screw some holes into the wall to hang my extension cable on the wall but when I saw you put yours on the underside of the desk it looked so much better! All your tips and tricks helped me make a clean setup that I'm super happy with. Thanks
2:34 I tried this. If your home office is in your bedroom, I wouldn't recommend sticking the power strip to the underside of your desk, even with super strong tape. It'll do a great job at holding the strip in place, sure, but when it's dead quiet in the night, the weight of the strip holding all the plugs (especially EU plugs, which are less stable) will make the occasional clicking/cracking noise. It'll drive you insane. Do not suspend heavy things to your desk if you want to sleep soundly at night. Never sacrifice comfort for aesthetics. There might be a better way, like mounting it to the wall, but otherwise you can just use the first method, or keep it on the floor and make use of cable organizers however possible.
moving back to sweden on the 16th, this videos really helpful as I'm going to live at an apartment for a short amount of time (a year maybe). The first method will be perfect for my setup.
I've been collecting those little twist ties for a few years now with no idea what exactly I'm gonna do with em but now I've found my answer. Great video! +1Sub.
I recently put together my new desk setup with a clean modern look and full cable management. I went with the rack under the desk because I have no drawers. Absolutely worth the effort to give a clean and modern look. I have a tough time walking away from this desk now.
An alternative to the cable clip is an insulated P-clamp, sold at hardware stores all over. These have a huge diameter and because they can be attached using a screw, you can unscrew to add or remove cables as needed.
We did something pretty similar. I have 2 drawers with a powerstrip on each of them. I basically just stuck everything behind my drawers too! For me, my table has a little channel on the long sides. The channel is just a product of the frame connecting to the legs, however, that little gap makes a perfect channel to hide all my cables.
For the power strip coming out of the wall, I actually recommend getting one with a 90° plug and running that cord straight down to the floor. Then tucking the cord under the wall trim between the trim and the carpet. Most houses have a considerable sized gap between the carpet and trim that you can’t see unless push down the carpet.
Thank you, just what I was looking for. I am glad that you mentioned viewing angels, since I will be sleeping on the floor just one meter from the desk!
Wow that set up knocked my socks off, thank you!!!! The before is exactly how my desk looked like!!!! Now everyone in my family is impressed, they asked if I paid for a professional to get it done.
One thing you can do to make that more permanent solution more flexible is to use screws for your power strips. They have a wide hole/slot combo so you can attach them, and still remove them if you need to. That way if you ever move, or change things you only have to slide it til it comes free. Then you just remove the screws. The velcro idea is really cool, and gave me the idea to do that with my monitor power blocks. Thank you for this!
Great video aside. As a first time viewer, I wanna voice my appreciation for your choice of aspect ratio for you video. Makes use of all the extra screen on my phone (which i use alot when watching youtube) and I feel a lot more immersed in the video. Great job and great video 🙏
Hi, the idea is good and also cheap, on the contrary, since I can no longer bear having multiple electrical sockets per turn, I preferred to call an electrician and install a wall socket with shuko and three-pole bypass sockets in order to connect PCs, monitors and peripherals. directly.
Check out the new cable staples that go in the new staple guns they’re generally 10, 12 and 14mm staples and they don’t crush cables. No more hammering in individual cable nails..
If you have a lot of similar cables, it's helpful to identify them with colored tape on each end--i.e. red on both ends of one displayport cable, yellow on each end of another
Thank u my computer room is a mess now much cleaner way to look into my design thanks to your handy tips I will def need to design my layout n it’ll save space and look more professional thank you so much for this video imma save it to incase I forget as well and can watch it again it’ll be a pain to see what needs doing but all hard work n end will pay off 😊🙏
Very helpful thank you. I am moving to a new house and my desk right now is a riot so I want to do it more logically and tidy in my new house and this video is what I needed cause I have no idea what I am doing 😆
Thanks the video man. I've had home recording studios for the better part of 20 years now and cable management has always been an issue. Looking at some of your ideas I have a game plan now.
So I'm looking for a cable management guide, as I am slowly working on my pc set up and my wires are all over the place... I stumble upon this video, and this guy has the exact same desk, with the drawers on the exact same side.... I couldn't have found a better guide than this one LOL
Cable management is so hard when you have a tone of cables, i have a similar desk setup to yours so a lot of the advice will transfer, ill just have to get creative because im using a pc, a laptop, a laptop hub, 3 monitors, with both pcs hooked ho to the monitors, 2 keyboards and 2 mouses, along with a dedicated mic and duel speakers
I’m using something similar to those adhesive ties. They are more like straps but they work just fine and I have them running along the frame of my desk.
Some good idea. I have roughly quadruple the number of cables and 2 UPS bricks, so I'm not gonna have as clean a look, but this video points me in a direction of cleaning things up a little.
3:51 isn't plugging a power strip into an extension chord called daisy chaining and isn't it a firehazard? I'm not trying to be a jerk I'm just curious is this is actually okay to do because if so I'm doing it lol.
their are two other alternatives id suggest putting a hole into a draw through the back and using the draw as a spot for the cables and power adapter or make a small section under the table for like a pocket where you can put it in along with cables
me watching this while looking at my glass table
done this with my last able tho i had the glass painfuly thin and black
Same
🤣
Hahaha
🤣🤣🤣
I almost skipped the video because I thought it was an ad. The quality is super sharp!!
I can strongly recommend getting a roll of double-sided velcro. That way, you can cut off various lengths as needed, and loop cable bundles to anything. Glue or nail a length to any surface, and you can even quickly attach / detach the cables that are kept together with a separate stretch of velcro. Also perfect when you need to add or remove a cable from the bundle.
This is exactly what I've been doing! I work in a corporate IT space and have been using this method for years with great success. I find they attach really well to 3M Command Strips, which I adhere to the underside of the desk. Super speedy for adding/removing cables, or making adjustments to the overall peripheral configuration. No permanent modifications needed to the desk by screwing, nailing, gluing, etc. Perfectly clean removal!
@@coltonrudd So all you use are the Velcro strips and 3M tape for cable management?
@@Xaldin64 Yep! I've tried some off brands for cheaper, but what I find works best is the name brand Velcro rolls (the self-adhere variety) and the 3M Command Strips (white). For whatever reason, the name brand Velcro product sticks better to the Command Strips.
@SZ I want to say 3/4 inch is what I typically get. I tried to stick with a width that was close to the 3M Command Strips so you had about the same surface area to work with.
That’s what I do as well. I have dozens of loops screwed into the underside of my desk allowing me to change or add anything I need to.
His before pictures of his desk setup is the goal I am trying to reach.
Same
Real
help 😭
Then your current state is beyond my imagination
@@faizanperslol
Just got a puppy who wants to chew EVERYTHING.... so in addition to aesthetics, this video is very relevant right now.
My puppy used to chew everything. I had just gotten a brand new vive and he immediately destroyed it... I feel your pain. Good luck!
I relate but with a kitten. The little bastard chewed through my ORBI power cable and somehow took down all the RBG lights from under my desk
@Leo Miller Dude stop self-promoting your eBay shop. It's weird and annoying
Same but I have a cat
@Baby_Yoda2004 the main thing my cat chews are low power lime phone chargers, smart meter cables, light decorations, he doesn’t chew things that are thick, only thin cables
Your audio quality with that Australian accent is so soothing 😂
/r/jizzedtothis
ikr
Ikr
Mate
@@iComplainer I don’t wanna be like everybody else here but “IKR”
So, I literally have your same setup, and I found randomly your video just a day before buying my new pc, and you litterally saved my life, now my minimal room is perfect, thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️
Just did a bunch of cable management on my desk today (got recommended this video afterwards, unfortunately!) and the thing that I bought that was super helpful and not mentioned here was magnetic tape! My desk has metal industrial-style legs with flat sides so I was able to throw some tape on the back of my power board and magnetise it to the desk. Did the same with a couple of my power bricks from my two monitors (after checking that it would be safe to do so, I dunno how magnets work). Looked super clean, didn't have to nail anything into anything else. I also picked up a couple of rubber cable holders with the sticky back, mounted a few of them under my desk to hold the cables in. Allows for me to pull them out easily while also keeping them tidy under there. Great video!
Finally someone actually shows cable management that's not fully hidden behind walls and there's actually some cables visible.
I would also like to add that cable organization is important but there is also something most of us don't consider. The speed to service a cable. If you use cable clips in combination with twisties, it'll take a long time to remove a cable. I instead recommend the cable clips that are rectangular and hold 5 cords or so with the latch style closer.
The other quite important thing to consider is fire safety. A cause for fire can be dust getting caught in the power extension board, especially if all the powerpoints are not used. Having the board vertically or upside significantly increases your safety, which is how i got into cable management myself initially!
You can buy an air purifier
dont overload cheap chinese models -your asking for a burnt out house - quality is shocking
how do you clean powerboards of dust? just compressed air can?
the cable tie tip was legendary. Also I think a good tip is using the the holes that most extension units have on the back to mount it to the table, rather than 3m. Better long term solution and less waste since it's built in and ready to go
Not all of them have screw holes unfortunately
I think that zip tie anchor are better than this cable tie tip.
@@kyriakosmaridakis8139 well its still most of them
wow! what an amazing idea!
This video helped so much! I was in the process of doing a new setup and I was just gonna screw some holes into the wall to hang my extension cable on the wall but when I saw you put yours on the underside of the desk it looked so much better! All your tips and tricks helped me make a clean setup that I'm super happy with. Thanks
I too just redid my whole room cable management. My favorite tool is the 3M double-sided tape that are also available in a roll!
2:34
I tried this. If your home office is in your bedroom, I wouldn't recommend sticking the power strip to the underside of your desk, even with super strong tape.
It'll do a great job at holding the strip in place, sure, but when it's dead quiet in the night, the weight of the strip holding all the plugs (especially EU plugs, which are less stable) will make the occasional clicking/cracking noise. It'll drive you insane.
Do not suspend heavy things to your desk if you want to sleep soundly at night. Never sacrifice comfort for aesthetics. There might be a better way, like mounting it to the wall, but otherwise you can just use the first method, or keep it on the floor and make use of cable organizers however possible.
moving back to sweden on the 16th, this videos really helpful as I'm going to live at an apartment for a short amount of time (a year maybe). The first method will be perfect for my setup.
I've been collecting those little twist ties for a few years now with no idea what exactly I'm gonna do with em but now I've found my answer. Great video! +1Sub.
Cable management is one hell of a task. I have a home studio and really needed this video.
I recently put together my new desk setup with a clean modern look and full cable management. I went with the rack under the desk because I have no drawers. Absolutely worth the effort to give a clean and modern look. I have a tough time walking away from this desk now.
Probably the best tip comes at the very end of the video, that adds so much flexibility. Thank you!
An alternative to the cable clip is an insulated P-clamp, sold at hardware stores all over. These have a huge diameter and because they can be attached using a screw, you can unscrew to add or remove cables as needed.
We did something pretty similar. I have 2 drawers with a powerstrip on each of them. I basically just stuck everything behind my drawers too! For me, my table has a little channel on the long sides. The channel is just a product of the frame connecting to the legs, however, that little gap makes a perfect channel to hide all my cables.
For the power strip coming out of the wall, I actually recommend getting one with a 90° plug and running that cord straight down to the floor. Then tucking the cord under the wall trim between the trim and the carpet. Most houses have a considerable sized gap between the carpet and trim that you can’t see unless push down the carpet.
Thank you, just what I was looking for. I am glad that you mentioned viewing angels, since I will be sleeping on the floor just one meter from the desk!
Wow that set up knocked my socks off, thank you!!!! The before is exactly how my desk looked like!!!! Now everyone in my family is impressed, they asked if I paid for a professional to get it done.
Thank you for the wonderful idea on how to manage the cables either permanently or temporarily ❤
Saw my exact desk on the thumbnail. Thanks to you I have no cables in sight. Thanks man
The first "non-boring" cable management video, thanks!
much love simple, concise and straightforward. GOATED.
LOL ashamed to admit I need this video haha.
Haha.... same here....
No shame in trying to make improvements in life! 👍🏻
Great video... I've been toying with cleaning up my untidy desktop. Just watching the options made me feel better
SOOOOoooo happy to have North-America Type A plugs. Some of those adapters are monstrously large.
One thing you can do to make that more permanent solution more flexible is to use screws for your power strips. They have a wide hole/slot combo so you can attach them, and still remove them if you need to. That way if you ever move, or change things you only have to slide it til it comes free. Then you just remove the screws. The velcro idea is really cool, and gave me the idea to do that with my monitor power blocks. Thank you for this!
Also: velcro 3M strips! the ones for large frames are incredibly sturdy.
This IS the best cable management video ever.
The twist-tie + nail underdesk cable organizers is a great idea!
Fantabulous Sam Beckman. Thank you! Thank you ! Thank you ! Learned so much. 😊☺
i always keep those twisty strings just in case. turns out they are very useful for cable management
Simple video.. clean setup.., what more can you ask for!
hey mate great vid you seem like a genuine guy this really helped me get started 😅
Great video aside. As a first time viewer, I wanna voice my appreciation for your choice of aspect ratio for you video. Makes use of all the extra screen on my phone (which i use alot when watching youtube) and I feel a lot more immersed in the video. Great job and great video 🙏
Clear, concise and well made video. Plus from Australia which is great.
Always love a familiar Aussie accent when looking for stuff and to top it - that was an excellent guide.
Man you just explained everything perfectly and your voice is comforting.
this is the tech video i can watch in ultrawide :)
Thank you for this video. I have never been handy but I have to do this. I hate cables so much!!
Hi, the idea is good and also cheap, on the contrary, since I can no longer bear having multiple electrical sockets per turn, I preferred to call an electrician and install a wall socket with shuko and three-pole bypass sockets in order to connect PCs, monitors and peripherals. directly.
All this effort to please the clean setup gods 👏
That last tip with the twisted ties is a game changer! Thanks a lot for that idea!
Grande Lalo Salamanca❤️
Great video given options concerning your specific desk set up and considerations
all the tricks and your ways helped us to understand and implement he cable. management plan
great vid mate - like the fact that you highlighted things that don't work quite as well as expected
this video fists on my ultra wide screen! YOU HAVE EARNED A SUB
It’s pretty lovely we have the exact same table in the exact same order except for the colour
great tips. thanks
The last trick was really good
Check out the new cable staples that go in the new staple guns they’re generally 10, 12 and 14mm staples and they don’t crush cables. No more hammering in individual cable nails..
If you have a lot of similar cables, it's helpful to identify them with colored tape on each end--i.e. red on both ends of one displayport cable, yellow on each end of another
The twisty tie thing is really useful.
This is a big help, man. Will go out this weekend to buy them double sided tapes and cable box
Thank u my computer room is a mess now much cleaner way to look into my design thanks to your handy tips I will def need to design my layout n it’ll save space and look more professional thank you so much for this video imma save it to incase I forget as well and can watch it again it’ll be a pain to see what needs doing but all hard work n end will pay off 😊🙏
Great tips mate!
the twisty tie hack was neat thanks
I have an IKEA table with alex drawer. Everything is clean except the one behind alex. poor alex.
Very helpful thank you. I am moving to a new house and my desk right now is a riot so I want to do it more logically and tidy in my new house and this video is what I needed cause I have no idea what I am doing 😆
Thanks the video man. I've had home recording studios for the better part of 20 years now and cable management has always been an issue. Looking at some of your ideas I have a game plan now.
Why does he look like the skinny version of captain price?
Captain Price before he enlisted 😂
😆
So I'm looking for a cable management guide, as I am slowly working on my pc set up and my wires are all over the place...
I stumble upon this video, and this guy has the exact same desk, with the drawers on the exact same side....
I couldn't have found a better guide than this one LOL
This is lit. Thanks for the consistent tips.
Cable management is so hard when you have a tone of cables, i have a similar desk setup to yours so a lot of the advice will transfer, ill just have to get creative because im using a pc, a laptop, a laptop hub, 3 monitors, with both pcs hooked ho to the monitors, 2 keyboards and 2 mouses, along with a dedicated mic and duel speakers
I’m using something similar to those adhesive ties. They are more like straps but they work just fine and I have them running along the frame of my desk.
Twist tie + Staple Gun is the best approach for under desk cable management.
legend im buying this exact desk thank you sm
This was super helpful thank you for sharing your tips and configurations. Great job on the video
Thanks for the ultrawide video!
Thanks for ultrawide video!
just the thing i was looking for . will be saving money by watching this hehehe
It felt like I was watching a movie wow great video
Good video!! Do you now the name of the desk lamp? The white one with the orange cable. Looks really nice.
I got the exact ikea alex drawer with the desk set up. Will give it a try!
Great presentation and beneficial tips
instantly ordered cable management rack.
Don't know why you're underrated
I needed help on cable management. Anyways, cool editing SamB
This guide is great, I always struggled with cables and stuff. Apart from that, does anyone have that wallpaper from the setup? It looks sickkkk
Maybe search up mountain sky high quality or check on wallpaper engine
@@sliddmarg2070 thank you very much!
Some good idea. I have roughly quadruple the number of cables and 2 UPS bricks, so I'm not gonna have as clean a look, but this video points me in a direction of cleaning things up a little.
3:51 isn't plugging a power strip into an extension chord called daisy chaining and isn't it a firehazard? I'm not trying to be a jerk I'm just curious is this is actually okay to do because if so I'm doing it lol.
It depends if you daisy chain a crap ton of stuff to one outlet that is
Thank you so much, I have done my own Cable management with a slider Cable rack.
Great vid mate... Setting up a bedroom office and helped heaps.. Keep Crushing It!
Easy to follow, recognizable products, a few different methods. Awesome video, man, really helpful.
Idk about you all but i love doing cable management stuff and i enjoy it
oh yes, thank you, i really appreciate it
love the video editing on this one
This was very well explained stuff! I just did my own first cable management video. Its not so tutorial, more like asmr type video
It really help me.
Thank you!
I didn't know I needed this till the UA-cam algorithm showed me. Thank you UA-cam, for once you're suggesting good content
their are two other alternatives id suggest putting a hole into a draw through the back and using the draw as a spot for the cables and power adapter or make a small section under the table for like a pocket where you can put it in along with cables
Really great tutorial and insight to cable management. Thank you!
Wow. I am so glad I discovered you!
who knew we'd see the best lighting on a cable management video