The Ultimate Cable Management Guide!

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  • @ien83
    @ien83 3 роки тому +3721

    me watching this while looking at my glass table

  • @mahmouddaker3936
    @mahmouddaker3936 3 роки тому +1697

    Your audio quality with that Australian accent is so soothing 😂

  • @KalelaChannel
    @KalelaChannel 3 роки тому +374

    His before pictures of his desk setup is the goal I am trying to reach.

  • @duta6388
    @duta6388 3 роки тому +640

    Just got a puppy who wants to chew EVERYTHING.... so in addition to aesthetics, this video is very relevant right now.

    • @agremlin4255
      @agremlin4255 3 роки тому +10

      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!

    • @sameerhira5581
      @sameerhira5581 3 роки тому +3

      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

    • @agremlin4255
      @agremlin4255 3 роки тому +8

      @Leo Miller Dude stop self-promoting your eBay shop. It's weird and annoying

    • @Youtubeiscoolandgreat
      @Youtubeiscoolandgreat 3 роки тому

      Same but I have a cat

    • @Youtubeiscoolandgreat
      @Youtubeiscoolandgreat 3 роки тому

      @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

  • @ethanleggett9378
    @ethanleggett9378 2 роки тому +14

    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

  • @fedtsten
    @fedtsten 3 роки тому +475

    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.

    • @coltonrudd
      @coltonrudd 2 роки тому +23

      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
      @Xaldin64 Рік тому +1

      @@coltonrudd So all you use are the Velcro strips and 3M tape for cable management?

    • @coltonrudd
      @coltonrudd Рік тому +1

      @@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.

    • @user-km1ei2njmkj
      @user-km1ei2njmkj Рік тому

      @@coltonrudd what width Velcro do you use?

    • @coltonrudd
      @coltonrudd Рік тому +2

      @@user-km1ei2njmkj 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.

  • @chriscasillas
    @chriscasillas 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @pgatom8255
    @pgatom8255 2 роки тому +4

    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 🙏🏻❤️

  • @roberotful
    @roberotful 2 роки тому +6

    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!

  • @AdistiantoYuwono
    @AdistiantoYuwono 3 роки тому +10

    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!

  • @djbotello
    @djbotello 3 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @bryanjames6146
    @bryanjames6146 3 роки тому +3

    Great video... I've been toying with cleaning up my untidy desktop. Just watching the options made me feel better

  • @bibliothekdeshorrors4084
    @bibliothekdeshorrors4084 3 роки тому +3

    Cable management is one hell of a task. I have a home studio and really needed this video.

  • @Aj-gz3gz
    @Aj-gz3gz 3 роки тому

    Man you just explained everything perfectly and your voice is comforting.

  • @ajopaul01
    @ajopaul01 3 роки тому +2

    Always love a familiar Aussie accent when looking for stuff and to top it - that was an excellent guide.

  • @MorganaDevina80
    @MorganaDevina80 3 роки тому +6

    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!

  • @hablah9743
    @hablah9743 3 роки тому

    Easy to follow, recognizable products, a few different methods. Awesome video, man, really helpful.

  • @kbertan
    @kbertan 3 роки тому +15

    Probably the best tip comes at the very end of the video, that adds so much flexibility. Thank you!

  • @vectorhold6489
    @vectorhold6489 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @The1Music2MyEars
    @The1Music2MyEars 3 роки тому +64

    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.

  • @cherryfuchs
    @cherryfuchs 2 роки тому +2

    I almost skipped the video because I thought it was an ad. The quality is super sharp!!

  • @bbd1254
    @bbd1254 2 роки тому +23

    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.

  • @Iamtheman4000
    @Iamtheman4000 Рік тому

    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.

  • @LuvU2x
    @LuvU2x 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve gotten super detailed with and kind of love my cable management. I just wanted to watch this for entertainment…but I have to say, I’m impressed with your recommendations and methods. Solid attention to detail.

  • @yaseenhussain4071
    @yaseenhussain4071 2 роки тому +183

    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!

    • @woodzman919
      @woodzman919 Рік тому +2

      You can buy an air purifier

    • @Rusty_Gold85
      @Rusty_Gold85 Рік тому +3

      dont overload cheap chinese models -your asking for a burnt out house - quality is shocking

    • @ChronicalV
      @ChronicalV 9 місяців тому +2

      how do you clean powerboards of dust? just compressed air can?

  • @Chikagi
    @Chikagi 3 роки тому +12

    The twist-tie + nail underdesk cable organizers is a great idea!

  • @RegularVeteran
    @RegularVeteran 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @gauravbhalerao7420
    @gauravbhalerao7420 2 роки тому

    That last tip with the twisted ties is a game changer! Thanks a lot for that idea!

  • @geordieny
    @geordieny 2 роки тому +68

    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

    • @kyriakosmaridakis8139
      @kyriakosmaridakis8139 2 роки тому +1

      Not all of them have screw holes unfortunately

    • @Whigu
      @Whigu 2 роки тому +1

      I think that zip tie anchor are better than this cable tie tip.

    • @bobplanderlinde329
      @bobplanderlinde329 Рік тому +1

      @@kyriakosmaridakis8139 well its still most of them

    • @vxded
      @vxded 9 місяців тому +1

      wow! what an amazing idea!

  • @ramrajkumar4
    @ramrajkumar4 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, I have done my own Cable management with a slider Cable rack.

  • @MrSarge530
    @MrSarge530 2 роки тому

    great vid mate - like the fact that you highlighted things that don't work quite as well as expected

  • @hongzai1987
    @hongzai1987 3 роки тому +1

    Practical and versatile methods~
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @iio6940
    @iio6940 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @08viperstrike
    @08viperstrike 2 роки тому

    This is a big help, man. Will go out this weekend to buy them double sided tapes and cable box

  • @Life.behindthecam
    @Life.behindthecam 2 роки тому +2

    Simple video.. clean setup.., what more can you ask for!

  • @nobibloom8545
    @nobibloom8545 Рік тому

    much love simple, concise and straightforward. GOATED.

  • @blainejasmin
    @blainejasmin 2 роки тому

    Really great tutorial and insight to cable management. Thank you!

  • @JoshBatalibasi
    @JoshBatalibasi 3 роки тому

    Great vid mate... Setting up a bedroom office and helped heaps.. Keep Crushing It!

  • @SurfTomas
    @SurfTomas Рік тому

    This was super helpful thank you for sharing your tips and configurations. Great job on the video

  • @Petrolhead99999
    @Petrolhead99999 9 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @blindlight9887
    @blindlight9887 3 роки тому +5

    Finally someone actually shows cable management that's not fully hidden behind walls and there's actually some cables visible.

  • @Kivaskib
    @Kivaskib 3 роки тому

    Such an amazing and educational video!! Subscribed instantly 👌🏻

  • @Ciremo
    @Ciremo 2 роки тому +1

    hey mate great vid you seem like a genuine guy this really helped me get started 😅

  • @aleksandrawalczynska9141
    @aleksandrawalczynska9141 Рік тому

    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 😆

  • @MattiaSinisi
    @MattiaSinisi Рік тому

    Saw my exact desk on the thumbnail. Thanks to you I have no cables in sight. Thanks man

  • @sarahsworld-2240
    @sarahsworld-2240 Рік тому

    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 😊🙏

  • @Gucci68
    @Gucci68 2 роки тому

    Thanks u really helped with this issue I have with cable management 🙏🏽

  • @danihelarun
    @danihelarun 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @jimmyhart3191
    @jimmyhart3191 2 місяці тому

    Great video given options concerning your specific desk set up and considerations

  • @LikeaGlove90
    @LikeaGlove90 3 роки тому

    Some awesome ideas mate - love your presentation

  • @wcsilveira
    @wcsilveira 2 роки тому

    This is lit. Thanks for the consistent tips.

  • @czr.
    @czr. 2 роки тому

    Great video! I have a double desk + drum set set up and cable management has been a nightmare.

  • @chrisurbi2205
    @chrisurbi2205 2 роки тому +1

    Sam, thanks for this video, although I use insulated staple wires, we also have the ones you recommend so I may try those instead next time I move my desk again. 😁😅

  • @justaleksithings6002
    @justaleksithings6002 3 роки тому +10

    This was very well explained stuff! I just did my own first cable management video. Its not so tutorial, more like asmr type video

  • @chameleonsaint
    @chameleonsaint Рік тому

    Clear, concise and well made video. Plus from Australia which is great.

  • @darktiger0
    @darktiger0 Рік тому +1

    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 🙏

  • @iForix
    @iForix 3 роки тому

    Your setup looks super clean!

  • @venkateshnrvijay3299
    @venkateshnrvijay3299 Рік тому

    all the tricks and your ways helped us to understand and implement he cable. management plan

  • @sharingmatters
    @sharingmatters 5 місяців тому

    The first "non-boring" cable management video, thanks!

  • @ProgramistaNaBudowie
    @ProgramistaNaBudowie 3 роки тому

    Nice tips! Many thanks for the video! Cheers!

  • @moatazali933
    @moatazali933 Рік тому

    That was really helpful thank you man !

  • @demontekdigital1704
    @demontekdigital1704 3 роки тому +4

    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!

    • @emmijadeshow
      @emmijadeshow Рік тому +1

      Also: velcro 3M strips! the ones for large frames are incredibly sturdy.

  • @notme-sm6zb
    @notme-sm6zb 3 роки тому

    Wow. I am so glad I discovered you!

  • @thijshoevenaars1737
    @thijshoevenaars1737 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot for this video, Sam! Great tips!

  • @brianbachmeier34
    @brianbachmeier34 3 роки тому +1

    Sensational video! Thank you.

  • @lunamoor
    @lunamoor 3 роки тому +7

    really good video, refreshing to see an Australian doing some tech videos!

    • @EsiImbeah
      @EsiImbeah 2 роки тому

      Omg I love your hair!

  • @zephyruswing
    @zephyruswing 3 роки тому

    This is great! Thanks for this!

  • @mightyy_6189
    @mightyy_6189 2 роки тому +1

    It really help me.
    Thank you!

  • @HillarySacnite1
    @HillarySacnite1 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. I have never been handy but I have to do this. I hate cables so much!!

  • @vedb26
    @vedb26 3 роки тому +15

    I needed help on cable management. Anyways, cool editing SamB

  • @eddieftw
    @eddieftw Рік тому

    This IS the best cable management video ever.

  • @FaizanAhmed-we8yz
    @FaizanAhmed-we8yz Рік тому

    legend im buying this exact desk thank you sm

  • @BloodyVoltt
    @BloodyVoltt 3 роки тому

    Switching all my setup this week this is usefull

  • @TheNewGreenIsBlue
    @TheNewGreenIsBlue 3 роки тому +1

    SOOOOoooo happy to have North-America Type A plugs. Some of those adapters are monstrously large.

  • @Imanoff
    @Imanoff 2 роки тому

    Thanks mate, I will use some of your tips very soon :)

  • @Mariscos420
    @Mariscos420 2 роки тому

    All this effort to please the clean setup gods 👏

  • @yashvardhanredhu3372
    @yashvardhanredhu3372 8 місяців тому

    this is the tech video i can watch in ultrawide :)

  • @iamironman616
    @iamironman616 3 роки тому +2

    Very helpful video...thanks!

  • @kazenriq
    @kazenriq 3 роки тому

    your desk is quite similar to mine here. Anyway, it helped me a lot on bringing ideas! Thanks.

  • @RanDaMan70
    @RanDaMan70 2 роки тому

    Thanks man. Well needed

  • @Shazlys
    @Shazlys 2 роки тому

    To the point. And really useful. Thanks.

  • @dvc1190
    @dvc1190 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @LachezarDolmov
    @LachezarDolmov 2 роки тому

    Practical ideas - thank you! :)

  • @eizmann
    @eizmann Рік тому

    It’s pretty lovely we have the exact same table in the exact same order except for the colour

  • @McCurleyFries
    @McCurleyFries 2 роки тому

    love the video editing on this one

  • @RiccaRock100
    @RiccaRock100 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @MorrisLess
    @MorrisLess 2 роки тому +13

    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

  • @ZplmEdits
    @ZplmEdits 9 місяців тому

    this video fists on my ultra wide screen! YOU HAVE EARNED A SUB

  • @natev7491
    @natev7491 3 роки тому +2

    This is great! Thank you so much!

  • @AlGollas
    @AlGollas 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips mate!

  • @user-ek3gi3jb1p
    @user-ek3gi3jb1p 2 роки тому

    I got the exact ikea alex drawer with the desk set up. Will give it a try!

  • @gilpineda
    @gilpineda Рік тому

    the twisty tie hack was neat thanks

  • @badjoj015
    @badjoj015 2 роки тому +1

    i always keep those twisty strings just in case. turns out they are very useful for cable management

  • @nathanwance2833
    @nathanwance2833 10 місяців тому

    just the thing i was looking for . will be saving money by watching this hehehe

  • @clobberingtyme
    @clobberingtyme 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the ultrawide video!

  • @k.Newbbie
    @k.Newbbie 2 роки тому

    Great ideas THANKS 👌🏽

  • @Thorz74
    @Thorz74 3 роки тому +5

    Great video. Mi situation differs a bit because my desk can be raised / lowered by a motor. This make all the cable management trickier in my case as the longitude of the cables varies when the table is fully risen and when it is lowered. I have still not found a good solution for this and my cables continue to be a mess under my desk.

    • @singing4life66
      @singing4life66 5 місяців тому

      I have the same issue - not easy and looks a mess. Still searching!

  • @digbyputtergill-pearce9890
    @digbyputtergill-pearce9890 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @leemarson7350
    @leemarson7350 3 роки тому

    Some nice tips thank you!

  • @michaelbedell6523
    @michaelbedell6523 2 місяці тому

    Great presentation and beneficial tips