Are you having a problem with cable management?
Cable management is a crucial component of every setup. It helps with accessing, troubleshooting, and safe use of any devices. The best benefit of effective cable management is the increased performance of your network.
The only problem with cable managing is the hassle. Even some veterans find cable management difficult. If you’re a beginner, it’s going to be a nightmare.
In this guide, we have gathered some basics about managing your cables. Read on and make this tedious process more manageable today.
Know the Setup
The best way to start in cable managing is to know how you’ll build your PC setup. After all, everything will rely on setup before placing on the cables.
If the PC setup is on top of a desk, you might want a surge protector. It’s a safety device to decrease the sudden surge of power. You can place it at the bottom or near the deck so it’s easier to plug a cable into the wall.
However, if the desk’s setup already provides cover for the cables, you won’t need a surge protector. An alternative is to place them on the floor to keep them out of sight.
In rare cases you have an empty desk setup, you can simply hide the surge protector. You can place it in a cable management box. This box holds countless cords and power strips, ensuring they’re all out of sight.
A mounted wall setup can be tricky. You will need some short attachments for in-wall cable management. It will keep HDMI cables from dangling and keep things in order.
Route the Cables
When doing cable management PC, start by placing the computer. It also applies when putting a surge protector. It allows you to determine the right hiding spots for the cables.
Unfortunately, you can’t tuck all the cables away. They will look loose with large bundles of cables hanging from one place to another.
The best way to fix this issue is to use cable clips. It keeps the cable attached and tight to the desk.
Place Additional Attachments
Getting additional attachments can always help improve desk cable management. It helps provide space for any cable tray or raceway.
A helpful attachment is a cable compartment. Place it on the underside of your desk to hide cables.
Another alternative is drilling a hole through your desk. If you have some handyman skills, you can DIY this task. Doing it allows you to hide your cables more effectively.
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Know Basic Cable Management Today
We hope this guide helped you know more about cable management. Don’t let inexperience with hardware ruin your setup. Manage your cables today and enjoy the aesthetics and efficiency now.
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