My favorite cable management solutions are listed below, roughly in order of importance.
UPDATE: 2/8/22
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Velcro Strips
Velcro strips are the number one tool for keeping cables tidy in almost any situation.
Note that the 3M adhesive used on the back is safe for most furniture with a little care.
These stick-on cable routers are great for assigning single routes at the start and finish of cable routes.
These zip-up tubes are great for keeping them organized and tidy.
you’ve got the option to even cut holes in the side to make exits for single cables.
These flexible tubes work great for larger bundles of cables.
The hard plastic hooks will let them “lock” into place more securely than standard velcro.
They need about 10 pounds of force—a very solid tug!—to release.
They work great on TVs, too, getting small power supplies out of the way.
A small 2- or 3-outlet power strip is perfect for that.
I use a Belkin travel surge protector on the underside of my desk, but there aretop-mounted optionsas well.
For a TV setup, a handy “power cube” is easy to grab and use.
This three-outlet surge protector is great for quickly plugging in items without diving behind your desk or television.
These velcro ties are easy to apply and reuse, and you can get dozens of them for a few dollars.
This tray goes under your desk, holding a surge protector and keeping various power cables organized.
This gadget can mount a full-sized desktop PC underneath a desk, giving you more space.
It’s especially handy for standing desks.
These velcro ties are easy to apply and reuse, and you can get dozens of them for a few dollars.
These reusable adhesive-backed tubes come in a variety of colors and sizes.
These stick-on cable routers are great for assigning single routes at the start and finish of cable routes.
These stick-on ties are great for when you need a stronger hold on multiple cables, in a semi-permanent installation.
These flexible tubes work great for larger bundles of cables.
These heavy-duty velcro strips are excellent for sticking small gadgets and lights to surfaces to keep them out of the way.
This surge protector features outlets that can rotate 180 degrees, making it ideal for routing cables in tight spaces.
This three-outlet surge protector is great for quickly plugging in items without diving behind your desk or television.
This tray goes under your desk, holding a surge protector and keeping various power cables organized.
This gadget can mount a full-sized desktop PC underneath a desk, giving you more space. It’s especially handy for standing desks.
These handy plastic tubes can clean up the connection between your entertainment center and a mounted TV, and it can be painted to match the wall.
