Desk Cable Management Guide | Under $100

In this video, I want to show you guys how I wire tucked and managed all the cables for my desk setup. I'll be going over my process on how I did it, all the things I bought to accomplish this, and how to end up with a clean and minimal setup.
You can find all the products mentioned in this video here: kit.co/edwardl...
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Desk Cable Management Accessories:
My standing desk: shrsl.com/3esaz
Cable Raceway: amzn.to/2TEALWh
Power Strip: amzn.to/35PzJwj
Velcro Reusable Ties: amzn.to/3jS9t9L
Plastic Cable Ties: amzn.to/34NN2yd
Rubber Cable Tie/Clip: amzn.to/3ebgmBw
Double Sided Tape: amzn.to/3ejtwMX
Black Spray Paint: amzn.to/381j5fR
Wood Screws: amzn.to/2TCoYYu
Thanks so much for watching and if you have any questions or comments, be sure to leave them down below and I will try to get back to you!
#cablemanagement #desksetup #standingdesk
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[@fizr3564]

"I care about small details, so I painted it black". also, "I scuffed the paint, but I don't really care"

[@edwardleefilms]

HAHA thats true

[@jiggykillauk4226]

Also spent 2 hours spray painted it then said it's going to be under the desk, that no one will see it.

[@vickynguyen6466]

why the f isn't there just a black version available? tbh that's just weird to me

[@taylorgang2237]

@@vickynguyen6466 just bought the cable tray for my autonomous desk from the manufacture and they only sell it in grey. Desks are white and black.

[@YourVolcomVid]

I was about to comment on that lmao.

[@christopheroppus1104]

This is one of the best, if not the best cable mgt finished products Ive seen on youtube. others will teach you but will still have loose cables everywhere. fire stuff my guy

[@edwardleefilms]

Shoooot, thanks for the comment. I appreciate it!

[@user-kz8bt1os1i]

I love it when people pay attention to detail, really nice results!

[@edwardleefilms]

Me too! Thanks!

[@lataungie]

Nice work. great video and information. Just curious. Where did you get that great looking wall shelf that your headphones are hanging on? That's fire.

[@edwardleefilms]

Its the metal shelf my ARTIFOX

[@zafarraja6696]

Nice video and setup. Can you share details about the couch in the video?

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks! I got it from dania furniture. I will be coming out with a room your video sometime this month or early next

[@jwjames1278]

You deserve more view! Thank you

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks!!

[@dennismarble3591]

Nice job thanks for the video

[@jackieliu1232]

how are you only at 6k sub? subbed! you'll be big someday soon 100%

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks Jackie 😭

[@AndysCuts]

Sick!! Thanks. I’ve been looking for something like this.

[@edwardleefilms]

Glad I could help

[@CharlesRyu]

Dang this is a clean setup! One question though, you mention that you have your phone charger hanging down your desk, but it is not visible when you show the shot at 8:14. Is the length of the phone charger inside the raceway?!

[@edwardleefilms]

Yes! I usually tuck the slack into the raceway. For the video, I didn't show this part but that's what I usually do

[@caleblovejoy1497]

This was a fire vid!!

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks!!

[@teakey]

Yeah Boi

[@dejesan1]

Thanks for a nice video, I think your speakers look nice. What is the brand of them and where did you buy them? Sincerely Daniel

[@edwardleefilms]

Thank you! Speakers are the Audioengine A2+ Speakers

[@yeisonkiyo4367]

Hi, nice video. What desk model is?

[@edwardleefilms]

This is the Sway Desk by ergonofis

[@riisparklover]

Thanks for this

[@austinsolak]

Love it

[@MichaelSeneschal]

I’ve watched a bunch of these desk setup videos, and this one is the first useful one I’ve seen. Actual useful info of an actual desk setup and not trying to sell headphones. Thanks for this.

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks so much for this comment! Glad you enjoyed the video.

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[@JoshuaMcTackett]

Buy my Raycon headphones 🎧 🤣

[@Oliur]

Aye I see that ULX desk mat!

[@edwardleefilms]

I love it! The mat looks good and feels great. Also, thank you for creating such awesome products and content man! All your work is so inspiring and helpful.

[@barryw8174]

Great job

[@iconboy1]

I love your hoody! Where did you get it!

[@massivejew5065]

Whered u get that hat? Also the hoodie is fire where can I cop

[@AndreLAllen]

I ordered the items listed, with the exception of the desk and spray paint, and just completed cleaning up the cables and wires on our Tresanti Adjustable Height Desks. The cable raceway is the game changer, with enough space to tuck plenty of plugs and wires and neatly run them to my devices. Thanks for taking the time to create and share this video!

[@edwardleefilms]

So glad you tried it out and liked the video!

[@JDIAthletics]

I have the same Tresanti desk. Did you end up drilling holes in the desk to hold the cable raceway?

[@AndreLAllen]

@@JDIAthletics Yes, I drilled about 3 holes on the bar that is right behind the desk drawer. Helpful Info: Make sure the drawer is fully closed, so you can attach the cable raceway with enough clearance from the back of the drawer, so it continues to fully open and close properly.

[@pigsinvasion]

You should've offset the cable rack 3.5" inch along the edge to allow future monitor clamp some room.

[@edwardleefilms]

This actually a great suggestion. Totally didnt even cross my mind. Now I know for future!

[@REMY.C.]

That is exactly what I was thinking. I need to come up with a cable management system on my desk and instantly thought about offsetting to put a monitor arm.

[@mdrzn]

Watching this video with a Samsung Space monitor (with the clamp) and I immediately thought about moving it a little bit closer to the chair side. But great video nonetheless.

[@koltonthompson2365]

you sir, are a genius

[@crazykyle09]

Bro. I spent days of my life looking at different solutions but this was hands down THE BEST. I did a light sanding and spray painted it for a buttery matte finish. I had extra left over from my desk so I installed it on my wife's new desk and she was blown away by the functional benefit AND aesthetics (which 99% of everyone else's solution fails to achieve). This cable channel paired with a power strip screwed in under the desk is dope AF. Thank you so much!!! Keep up the awesome videos!

[@edwardleefilms]

Dude awesome!! Thanks so much for commenting your experience. I am sure your wife appreciated it a ton haha. Wish you the best bro!

[@trolllolol969]

"If you're like me and you care about the small details, I'd recommend painting." Next sentence "I definitely didn't let the paint dry and scuffed it up, but I don't care about those small details."

[@irenesyriac4081]

This is the best and most helpful cable management video I've seen! I just got my standing desk and with these tips, it looks so sleek and perfect. The plastic table ties, a cable raceway, and the 3 MM tape made the most impact. Thanks so much!!

[@edwardleefilms]

Wow so glad the video was helpful! Hope the setup looks clean and minimal now :)

[@paulad3164]

@Irene Syriac - You are absolutely correct! Lee is my kind of guy - no compromises or shortcuts. I can hardly wait to get my wifi and tv cables out of site.

[@Reactitup]

your setup is fire af

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks dude!

[@DUMBERCAT]

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[@janiedavis3897]

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[@annieolivia1315]

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[@jbivphotography]

Hands down one of the best cable management setups I've seen. Great stuff!

[@strystyl]

This was really practical. It wasn’t overkill and very well laid out. Thanks man.

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks for watching! haha

[@nachoisla445]

i just gonna say it, this channel its gonna be big..... love the video congrats for the set up now you have a fan from chile

[@edwardleefilms]

Aw man. Thanks for this comment. I appreciate you!

[@fletchoid]

To make the power cord going to your surge protector/power bar look neater, you could try the following: Wrap the cord in a tight coil around a broomstick, or piece of dowel, and tape it there overnight. The next day when you remove the tape, the cord will be coiled like a spring, and stretch and contract with the raising or lowering of the desk.

[@edwardleefilms]

This is a genius idea haha

[@jamesfrederick99]

Oh c’mon. Goo idea. Yes. But genius? Really?

[@Yemalz]

@@jamesfrederick99 dont be a hater bro.. there was no reason to make this comment. This may have been extremely helpful to someone

[@guaiqueritech]

@@jamesfrederick99how many good ideas have you shared? 😂

[@teddykosciuszek5482]

Extra pro-tip here: if you do this and use a hairdryer while wrapped around the broomstick (cautiously, don't want to melt the cable casing) you can give the cable a memory of the coiled state

[@akguthal]

Just did my own cable management for my standing desk, following this video to a T - and it turned out great! Thanks a lot for making this 😁

[@edwardleefilms]

Woohoo! Thanks! Glad I could help

[@lifewithjesse_la]

Where did you get that large lamp fixture? The to the right of your setup on then corner of the room.

[@edwardleefilms]

Its the HEKTAR floor lamp by IKEA

[@lifewithjesse_la]

@@edwardleefilms Thank you!

[@GEORGE-jf2vz]

Good video. I'm a fan of cable management. I figure I paid all this money for the equipment I did not want it to look like a 5 year old put it together. It is well worth the time doing cable management.

[@edwardleefilms]

Yes! I couldn't agree more. Hope it all goes well!

[@kamilaandrade8374]

A×yyrr

[@golfmaster7]

Love the video. Really did inspire me. Going to order some stuff on Amazon and work on this this weekend! Thanks bro!

[@edwardleefilms]

Yes!! Get it done! haha. Thanks for watching

[@deltaqs]

YT algorithm must be telling me something...

[@edwardleefilms]

Possibly 🧐

[@justinchoi6666]

You ended up on my feed without ever searching for you. How? Lol. Glad I'm here though. Better late than never. Now that i have a big L desk it's time to step up my cable game haha.

[@edwardleefilms]

Wow that is so crazy dude 😂 Well thanks for watching! Haha. Hopefully it’s helpful

[@crhulsey56]

same happened to me today

[@noahcowell.]

Personally my subwoofer completely messes up my cable management. There a 4 or 5 wires just hanging down. It’s a real pain!

[@ianpgonzaga]

Nice work! Love your videography and the way you edit the focus shots in between your dialogue. Great work with the cable management system - def. gotta do this.

[@edwardleefilms]

I appreciate it! Hope it goes well! Thanks for watching

[@TwoAm52]

Bro this is my first video watching thank u and I feel like you should keep the hand and and sell them. It can be hit stick it fits

[@vikramkraghavan]

I love the idea of hiding those charging bricks in the raceway. Haven’t seen that before, but guessing it won’t work for all depending on the size.

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks! Yeah, it might not work for all bricks. One of mine barely fit into it. But I think the same company also makes a 3x3 raceway that should be large enough to fit most bricks!

[@BR-vd2ux]

Probably be fine but not the most clever idea to enclose them as they can produce alot of heat.

[@rhinocerosdoc5146]

Hello from Moscow!!! Thanks for the tip! I did as U did!!!

[@tcntad87]

A Good tip is to run cables before mounting the power strip

[@duttaoindril]

This is. By far. The best video on desk cable management ever. I've done everything in this video, and I can attest to this working really well. My only nitpick is 7:02 - those cable plastic ties do not work at all. I got those exact ones, and they fall off the desk very easily. I think the best solution is to have a taught connection to the cable raceway at the back or use multiple of those cable plastic ties for each individual cable. The rubber cable clamps at 7:22 under the desk have been a better option for me.

[@Kosaro1234]

There's a hole in the cable ties to screw them into the desk

[@duttaoindril]

@@Kosaro1234 that's exactly what you want to avoid

[@edwardleefilms]

Sick!! So glad it worked out for you and those are great points of feedback. Thanks for taking the time to comment this and help others

[@ryanr6240]

I bought the track you showed (well the 3x3 one), the cable clamps and power strip, followed your video and wanted to let you know it turned out great! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@edwardleefilms]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching and glad it worked out

[@michaelmcphee2930]

Good work thanks for sharing. Liked all your ideas.

[@jamesr.9239]

For a one person install you can simply slide a pencil or something similar through the slots in the wire rack to hold excess wiring up until you are ready to snap on the cover. Then pull the pencils out and easy peasy lemon squeezy , your'e done . Also I love the desk but I already traded my left testicle and my first born for a 32" monitor , so I guess it's gonna be plywood on milk crates for a while longer.

[@edwardleefilms]

wow that is actually a genius idea. I wish I knew this when I was doing this video!

[@papakris]

Thanks for this bro. Support here from Philippines

[@chriscasillas]

Great desk setup. The color scheme is almost identical to mine. I've got my Macbook on a vertical stand on my desk. Definitely worth the effort to make it look really good. It's hard to pry me away from my desk now that it's such a nice looking space to work.

[@edwardleefilms]

I feel the exact same way! Love that you have the MacBook on the desk. I debated that too but I opted to put it on the side on a dresser type thing haha

[@walkthruuu]

I forgot your channel and tried to find, fortunately, KZbin recommended this video

[@edwardleefilms]

Thank the KZbin gods 😂

[@WithSeb]

Sick video man! Going to have to do this system looks the most practical

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks! Yeah I did a lot of research and watched a ton of other KZbin videos before committing to this setup haha

[@gospelaccordingtojohn8959]

From one OCD guy to another, THANK YOU

[@edwardleefilms]

No problem! Thank you

[@sleetzy5066]

Big thanks for this bro, I've been looking at ideas for a while, this is my favourite so far!

[@raulopezarch]

Wow... Awesome cable management... And very good explained! Thanks

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@steeziology]

Great video, man. I'm waiting on my motorized standing desk to get here, and one thing I've been thinking a lot about is cable management. This video really helped! Thanks for putting together such a clean and informational piece!

[@edwardleefilms]

Thats awesome dude! Hope it all goes well. Thanks for watching

[@azizoid]

200 euros for that rack? o_O

[@BlackbirdProductions]

Quick heads up, the TROND line of power strips appear more lower profile, and have more options for less plugs for those on an optimal budget. They also have mounting options as oppose to using 3m tape.

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

How is it holding up? I’m looking at a 22-outlet one on Amazon

[@BlackbirdProductions]

@@sunsgettingreallow8318 It's holding up quite well actually! The mounting screws are solid and the power strip hasn't fallen down or anything. :)

[@rbroderick]

I like the speaker stands. Did those come with the speakers? I’m looking for something similar for the Presonus Eris 3.5

[@edwardleefilms]

No they didnt, they are called stands by a brand named Kanto! You can find them on Amazon

[@alaskafishing]

The charger wire holder is such a great idea! I've always taped it on the back but no more tape thanks!

[@Maknastaman]

Hello, great ideas! I Will follow , the A2 aré connected to monitor? Regards

[@jeraldbrianrelos449]

Yeah, cable management is a bit challenging. Try to minimize by buying Wirelss gadgets.

[@edwardleefilms]

Agreed. I am totally team wireless everything when I can

[@barrybazmorris]

I just spent $60 on Amazon. Thanks for the demonstration. I cannot abide wires.

[@edwardleefilms]

Wishing you the best!

[@ComradeStiv]

Didn't realize messy cables bugged so many other people too lol. Tidying up my environment temporarily makes me feel like my life is actually in order, so there's that 😄

[@edwardleefilms]

I couldn't agree with you more

[@jonglaser4468]

great ideas,,,I am just setting up a computer system and this cable management rack will be perfect. I am just going to flip the desk upside to do all the work

[@edwardleefilms]

Thats a really great idea. Hope it goes well!!

[@jackiekadillak8319]

Awesome desk but I would like to note that Husky sells manual crank standing desks/work benches starting at a fraction of the cost at $179.00. I've read many reviews and watched a lot of videos and they all get really great reviews and look very similar to this desk that is around $1,600 CAD.

[@nosaturn]

hadn't thought of using a cable raceway like that. brilliant!

[@muCephei_]

This is actually doable. Unlike DIY Perks or Linus tech tips, it's cool but too expensive and time consuming to attempt. By the way, what desk is that?

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah I felt the same way. I really think this route was pretty simple and looks great. The desk is The Sway by ergonofis!

[@oscarzhang4734]

how do you make sure the large adapter like macbook charger (3 inch tall) won't fall from the surge protector, I guess in your case mac dont have one large adapter?

[@edwardleefilms]

Yeah mine isn't the brick. i use the extension cable it came with which is a three prong connector

[@aaronsjorgensen]

Not crazy at all! I literally do this with every setup I have! Great vid!

[@edwardleefilms]

Okay phew, I thought it was just me 😂

[@darkpharaoh542]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@san_sk3]

45 dislikes whutt, this only for us clean desk kinda people jog on if that ain’t you! Thanks for the practical tips Edward! I’m giving my home office a makeover soon, will be implementing some things. Your set up looks super btw 👌

[@edwardleefilms]

hahaha I love this comment. Thanks for the support man. Wishing you the best with your home office makeover!

[@GacktSama1992]

Don’t worry it’s just the people that eat on their desk and keep it a mess 🤣

[@haydenkids]

No as. Hmm 1

[@GacktSama1992]

@@haydenkids english?

[@CAMTechChris]

This is a totally awesome video!! Thank you! Subscribed.

[@greghum4754]

Love it! You’ve inspired me! I like your speaker stands. Been looking for some. What are you using?

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks for watching! I use these - amzn.to/39NGMcr

[@catfishfortesque-smythe437]

Looks nice for a vid, but a nightmare if you typically make regular changes to your setup.

[@edwardleefilms]

Fair point for sure!

[@ScreamScreamer702]

Love the video, my cable management wasn’t looking so hot even after I installed my own raceways and needed some ideas. After seeing your take, as well as the awesome quality of this video itself, you got yourself a new subscriber.

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks for joining the community 🙌🏼

[@mechajintsu]

Thanks for the video. I (more or less) did the same cable management on my setup. Thanks!

[@edwardleefilms]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@DAFUNKYGINGER]

“Yuk no way am I putting grey race way on my desk.” Seconds later “ you can barely see It anyways” 😂😂😂😂

[@edwardleefilms]

LOLOL

[@srspower]

My desk is quite big and has a pinboard at the back. I just used cable ties for everything. You now can't see any cables and I even have a docking station cable tied back there so i can dock my laptop and use the same screens and audio as my PC and a fixed webcam. I have lighting too. All in one desk with just a single power and ethernet connection to the wall.

[@edwardleefilms]

Nice! That sounds like an awesome setup!

[@DeanOliver1964]

Good video! My one critique is that you used sitcky tape to mount your power strip when it clearly has mounting holes on the bottom. The tape will eventually come loose, guaranteed.

[@edwardleefilms]

Yeah I just didn't really feel like drilling more holes into my desk. Hasn't came off yet but I guess we will see haha

[@DeanOliver1964]

@@edwardleefilms Well good luck and thanks for the great video.

[@CarlosEmilioEsq]

I'm STILL waiting for my standing desk (three weeks past original shipping date and still not shipped). But I've already spray painted my cable management tray(cos I'm OCD like you) and bought a lot of the same/similar items. Gonna buy a couple more after watching this vid to make sure I've got plenty of options once the desk finally gets here, so I can put it together ASAP . . . so, thanks for the tips!

[@edwardleefilms]

Yes!! Just be more prepared then underprepared. Nothing is worse than having to wait for more items when you're just ready to get it done! Wish you the best

[@stellanox8678]

I love this video!!! Thank you! I got asshole cats and this is perfect so they don't mess with my cables. Love the aesthetic.

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks for watching! Protect yo cables!

[@CtPirate]

Great Video! Thanks for doing such a great job. I love the set up and I bought everything you listed

[@edwardleefilms]

Woohoo! Thanks

[@joshmillerdp]

Dude I LOVE how OCD you are about all this! It turned out so freakin good! I definitely need to do this to my desk!

[@edwardleefilms]

I am such a neat freak when it comes to setups and rooms LOL

[@danlovesayu]

I would not call the OCD. Neat yes but not OCD. It's still a little messy for my liking as there are still wires can be seen and no neat enough. Still what he does is pretty practical for general use.

[@smoothambience3089]

Desk coming in this week. Definitely using this guide! Fire video bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@edwardleefilms]

Hope all goes well!!

[@spongebrick81]

Nice suggestion with the cable raceway. Painting it black to go along with your accent colors helps prevent drawing attention to it with the OEM color.

[@edwardleefilms]

Yeah that was my first thought when I saw it in another video, definitely wanted it to blend in better

[@chrisyapaolo5661]

They do offer black raceway strips btw. But spray paint & "PATIENCE" works well too. LAWLZ :-)

[@shaankhan1560]

I really like the floor lamp you have in the corner -- where'd you get it from?!

[@edwardleefilms]

It’s from ikea! I believe it’s called the Hektor

[@Jalexander1219]

Great video. Must say; I love the desk you have...was interested in it, until I saw the pricetag. Closed out of that window pretty damn fast after that lol.

[@g4meboy13]

Now this is minimalism, really neat 👍

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks!

[@eresuplays]

my surge protector keeps faling even after using double sided tape im kinda tempted to just fuck it and super glue it

[@edwardleefilms]

I would high recommend screwing it to the actual desk!

[@JeremySry]

such a clean set up man!! love it!

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks dude! I appreciate the comment!

[@TurboT1292]

Thanks so much for this video, super helpful! Just set up my standing desk and this video was clutch! Can’t recommend this video enough!

[@edwardleefilms]

Woohoo! Glad I could help!

[@soulshinobi]

That paint is going to cure more the more time you give it, with anything that gets handled a lot I try to give it a week at room temp if you want to avoid scratches.

[@chrishuynh6332]

Literally car guy vibes

[@edwardleefilms]

Like tokyo drift vibes or like what you mean bro

[@RaulGonzalez-xl2dw]

No joke. Good template to start with. Good job, homie.

[@Rikimaru507]

Great video dude. Is so helpful!

[@lucaslegz]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I would love to do this on my Varidesk, however, I hate the idea of drilling holes. Have you tried to put the snake thingy on with double sided tape? Also, can you tell me the drawer you bought? You did a great job. Oh, and I am patient do I will wait for the paint to dry. LOL

[@edwardleefilms]

No I haven't tried that. I wouldn't recommend it...It would most likely be fine but depending on how many cables are in the raceway, I would go the safe route with screws! The drawer and desk are from ergonofis :) Thanks!

[@lucaslegz]

@@edwardleefilms thank you!

[@chericoussan9608]

Tonya, did you get the standing 60x30? Do you like it? I'm worried 30 may be too deep for my space.

[@lucaslegz]

@@chericoussan9608 I love it!!

[@KloudNal]

just a tip bro you can use woodscrew to attach your extensions. Good job man.

[@edwardleefilms]

I realized this after too... Good call!

[@moodzy]

Under 100USD, the desk alone cost 1600 USD

[@thejokester5484]

Obviously the desk isn’t required to cable manage lmao

[@lefevreantoine4290]

Desk 1695$ and Desk Cable Management Guide | Under $100 : ok !

[@maifung23]

So awesome!! I'm going to do this in my home office after renovation. I LOVE the clean, no-wire, minimalistic look.

[@edwardleefilms]

Yes!! Wish you the best on the project!

[@KznnyL]

Thanks for the video, many helpful ideas.

[@edwardleefilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@christophkarliczek2951]

Nice desk setup. Minor improvement suggestion: You could cut the cover of the cable rack in smaller pieces to be able to not relying on someone helping you putting the whole thing together. You may then take off the cover were you need to work on and keep everything in there that’s already bound up. ✌️

[@edwardleefilms]

This ^^^ great idea!

[@zero123910]

Thank you so much for this video