One of the things I really admire but that also makes me feel guilty is people who have all their computer cables under control and mostly hidden from sight. Every time I see one of those videos by someone who has their cables completely squared away, I think, “I should do that too.” Of course, I never do. My own cable situation is a terrifying mare’s nest of tangled cables that are virtually impossible to trace from end to end. It’s like an adventure game: I never know what’s going to happen when I unplug one of them.
I was, therefore, happy to see this Lifehacker article on Clever Ways to Manage All Your Cords and Cables. By no means is it a complete guide to making your cables look like those in the videos but there are a few good suggestions.
The thing I found the most useful were the links to some of the devices you can get to help with cable management. Some of those are simple such as velcro cable ties, which even I use, or cord clibs to route cables under a desk or counter. For more serious cable organizers there are under-desk cable trays, slotted cable managers, and various other useful devices. Take a look at the article to see them all.