Standing Desk Cable Management Guide | 2021 Edition

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In this video, I go over the steps I used to manage the cables of my desk setup. I believe this is one of the best way to make sure aren't in the way with a sit-stand desk.

Autonomous Desk (coupon code minimalistik02)

Rack mount links

Power strip links

Cable management tray links

Plastic cable ties links

Velcro cable ties links

Filming Gear

TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 0:00
Required items - 0:48
Preparation - 1:28
Power strip installation - 1:42
Backblaze sponsorship - 2:44
Cable rack installation - 3:42
Cable management - 4:42
Conclusion - 5:30

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[minimalistik]

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Hope you guys enjoyed this video, do you have any cable management tips I didn't mention that you would like to share? 🤠

[stanthechanman]

One easy way to keep from drilling too far into the desk is to measure the length of the screw and then use masking tape / painter's tape to mark it on the drill bit.

[Jonas_æ]

Just ordered a standing desk myself and was on the lookout for cable management solutions. This is pretty much what I had in mind and thanks to your links I knew what products to search for and was able to find a regional supplier. Great video!

[DrKyleStanley]

Watched this video last week. Ordered the rack mount components through your link. Installed on my desk and I’m super happy. Great recommendations. Thank you!

[TheOriginalSageNations]

Ain’t gonna lie, this is one of the best desk setup I’ve seen so far. 👏

[irina_cc]

Wow, I'm in love with the high level cable management you did there! I just got real inspiration for my cable management problem 😀

[JRBeckford]

Very unique approach and I love it! Unlike all the other takes on wire management I have been viewing.

[daveycrockett]

The rack option for power strip and cable management is brilliant!!! Thanks for sharing.

[PashkaTLT]

I love the stable mounting with screws and not just with adhesives! Great guide!

[kyle-gasaway]

This cable management is like art, nicely done.

[rebelzombieco]

@ 05:30 - instead of using two pad/cable ties to hold the Velcro strap simply secure through the Velcro strap with pan head screws and use furniture feet pads to space the dock from the surface and prevent said screws scratching the dock. Tidier, cleaner, fewer parts sticking out and has exactly the same result!

Nice work though! Thank you for sharing your set up

[breathenitrox]

Thanks so much for this guide. I have super professional looking cable management thanks to you. Two comments that helped me elevate my own cable management in addition to your guide: (1) I prefer a roll of Velcro to zip ties because I can reuse/retie. You can also pair this with adhesive velcro rather than the plastic cable ties. No drilling ad I found it works great (plastic cable ties fell off with adhesive only). (2) A magnetic wire snake on a leg is great to hide the power supply's cable as well as an ethernet cable if you have one.

Thanks again for the best guide on standing desk cable management!

[marvinportillo]

The best set-up I've seen so far.. I'm subscribing!

[Lorofol]

Please make another video addressing the ugly power cable hanging out the left side of the desk.

[georgedoubleyou]

You definitley need a monitor arm. The stand of the monitor is huge. And it would look even cleaner!

[froginthebed]

Does that power bar have a surge protector? and also is the rack mount adjustable in length? Thanks!

[AshharHasan]

Awesome setup! I did plan to buy a rack mount cable raceway but it never occurred to me to pair it with a rack mount power strip solving the biggest issue of cables falling down due to their own weight (I'm looking at you Apple).

And I'm definitely redoing some of my mounting using the velcro via adjustable ties method you shared.

This deserves more views. :D

[WeiseGuy]

Such a smart idea doing the network racks for management. Going to get me some of these!

[Jonas_Fox]

Pretty clean. I'm liking that cable organizer. The only think I'd change is actually having a computer and about 2.5x more monitor :P

[mathieucaron]

I'm making a plan in advance to be able to install the cables and accessories at the same time as the assembly to avoid having to install everything from below, and to have cables of the right length.

Those with only 2-3 cores are easy to cut and solder 👌