Maybe you are tired of having all your computer cords out and on the floor. Maybe you are sick of being disorganized and want to hide your computer cords in your office space. We have all been there. It can a difficult process to know what tools and items you need to hide those computer cords. Well luckily for you, our experts have figured out different ways you can hide your computer cords on the desk in the middle of the room.
Your options
- computer cords
- cable box
- a new desk
Things to know and consider
Your computer desk could have a hole in it to run your computer cords through it. Otherwise you will just run them through the back and top of the computer desk.
You could get wireless items, such as a wireless keyboard or wireless mouse. This will help to have more desk space and more office space.
You could put things around the computer cords to hide cords.
You can also put your desk close to a wall outlet furthest away from the door.
Items you will need
- surge protector
- power strip
- velcro and velcro straps
- zip ties mounts
- zip ties
A surge protector will help prevent your electronics, such as computer cords, computer and monitor, from getting damaged in a power surge.
You could use the zip ties and Velcro straps to put the cords on the sides and back of the desk, so you are hiding computer cords and they are not out in the open.
You can also use Velcro straps for power strips and extension cords.
Extension cord
When you are using an extension cord you can always buy a cable sleeve to hide the extension cord.
Even if you don’t use an extension cord, you can the cable sleeves to hide computer wires.
Extension cords are also a great way to run the wires around your desk and hide computer cords, if you are far away from the wall outlet. You can do this by running the extension cords along the edge of the walls.
Cable box
A cable box can be essential when organizing and hiding wires or power strips. You could get a nice one that can go behind your computer monitor, so people cant see all the cords, such as computer cord, lamp cord, and power cord.
Another option: a new desk
You can also buy a new computer desk that has a built in cord management tray.
Recap
Your options for the hiding computer cords are:
- computer cords
- cable box
- a new desk