I am in need of some cable management ideas

[StriderAndCo]

Budget (including currency): 70€

Country: Spain

Other details: I have currently 0 cable management experience or gear in my desk. I can't find any of the commonly used items in my local shops (sleeves, tunnels, organizers, etc.) so I will have to look for it all on my own. What items have worked the best for you in keeping the desk organized? What approaches do you like the most?

 

[Levent]

Start by getting cable ties, moving your router to somewhere better, moving plugs from that massive expansion plug. I personally use cable ties liberally.

[DoctorNick]

First put that router on the wall. Get a large power strip. Use cable ties as @Leventsuggested

[Jayzer]

If you plan to keep those cables like that, then Levent's idea is great: cable ties. But if you change a certain cable ever so often, then I'd recommend finding some double-sided velcro (like the ones in laptop power cables to hold the cable together).

[StriderAndCo]

Thank you so much for your suggestions! I will start by procuring something to tie the cables. Definitely finding a new home for the router. Space in the room is highly contested but it will be managed somehow

 

[jaslion]

You have a leg on the table so if you just wanna do it with zipties it's as simple as getting the power strip stuck on the leg, Plugging everything in and then grouprouting all the cables. Some may need some extra management but that is where cable guides/double sided tape comes in.

 

If you don't mind drilling/gluing then you can silicone, drill or glue the powerstrip stuck to the underside of your desk  and work from there.

[GuiltySpark_]

If anything just get that poor router off the floor. 

[Dudis]

I recommend velcro straps. They are cheap and reusable. I got a 5 meter one that im cutting pieces of whenever i need them, for about 5 euros. 

[StriderAndCo]

6 hours ago, Dudis said:

I recommend velcro straps. They are cheap and reusable. I got a 5 meter one that im cutting pieces of whenever i need them, for about 5 euros. 

Yes, this is definitely one of the things that I will buy first. They are hard t oget here but, Ill manage somehow