Tangled cables are one of the fastest ways a desk setup starts to feel chaotic, even when everything else on the desk is well organized.
Label both ends of every cable
A small label or colored tape at both ends of each cable makes it instantly clear which cord belongs to which device, especially useful when unplugging to move or clean.
Use a cable tray under the desk
A tray mounted under the desktop keeps power strips and excess cable length off the floor and out of sight, rather than dangling or pooling on the ground.
Route cables with clips, not tape
Adhesive cable clips along the back or underside of a desk keep cords running in a neat path and make it easy to add or remove a device without redoing the whole setup.
Use a sleeve for cable bundles
A fabric or velcro sleeve bundles several cables running the same direction into one manageable strand instead of a loose tangle.
Plan for future devices
Leave a little slack and a spare outlet or two in your cable management plan, since home office setups tend to gain devices over time rather than lose them.
Good cable management is mostly invisible when it’s done well — the goal isn’t decoration, it’s simply not having to think about cords at all once the setup is finished.