Our workspaces and offices can be a mess. Cables are everywhere, but there are ways around that. I share some cable management ideas in this article with you, including the following:
What is cable management?
Cable management is needed when we have a lot of cables on the floor, hanging off our desks and tangled up nearby. Cable management is a strategy to organize the mess, make it look better, and prevent accidents. If nothing else, cables are easily tripping hazards.
When do we need it?
Cable management is needed when you have a lot of electronics that are plugged in. That could include your computer, a microphone, ring lights, computer monitors, etc. However, in years past, I, at times, just used my iPad and a keyboard on a standup desk. So in those minimalistic situations, cable management ideas aren’t as urgent as they are when you have a full office setup.
But the more equipment we add, the more likely we need to think about what to do with all these cables.
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Cable management ideas products for you
What you need depends on your setup, but here are some ideas to help you get started.
Underdesk organizers
These are attached underneath your desk and allow you to tug cables away right there and close to where they are needed—these work when you have a handful of wires that need to be stowed away.
Even higher-duty cable management
You can also use a network rack mount cable management system if you have even more cables.
Cable clips
You can also use cable clips to tug away individual cables.
Tie-ups
It’s also possible to tie up cables, which wouldn’t move them out of view, but at least tidy up the areas.
Whether you are working at home or in the office, cable management is something we should think about. A tidier area where we work certainly is nice for our experience of working in it, but also for safety reasons.
