{"id":72582,"date":"2021-11-06T00:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T00:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=72582"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:38:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:38:58","slug":"standing-desk-cable-management-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/standing-desk-cable-management-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Standing Desk Cable Management Tips For WFH Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">Your standing desk is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/hr-today\/news\/hr-magazine\/0317\/pages\/promote-an-active-workforce-with-standing-desks.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">great for our productivity and health<\/a>, but without proper cable management, it can quickly become an unsightly, tangled mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">The problem stems from the desk&#8217;s design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">Because <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/\">standing desks<\/a> do not have back panels, they make it difficult to hide data and power cables that connect all of your peripherals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">In fact, a lot of people end up regretting their decision to purchase a standing desk because of the ensuing cable chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">I get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">It&#8217;s hard to justify your purchase of a $2,000 desk when its clean lines are obscured by a tangle of wires that remind you of Bangkok powerlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote><h3><i>You can get rid of visual clutter and improve your productivity by following my best 5 standing desk cable management tips.<\/i><\/h3><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">They take 3-4 hours to implement and once you&#8217;re done, you&#8217;ll have an aesthetically pleasing, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/home-office-setup\/\">Instagram-worthy home office<\/a> that leaves you with more space on your work surface, and less unsightly, messy cables under it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/benefits-of-standing-desks\/\">7 Benefits Of A Standing Desk In Your Home Office<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Start With A Good Monitor Arm.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-1-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-1-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-1-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-1-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-1-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-1-2048x998.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\"><em>Shown in photo: the Desky Single Monitor Arm runs almost 100% of your monitor cable inside its body.<\/em> <em>This gentleman&#8217;s arm is pretty nice, too \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">By suspending your monitor in the air, the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-monitor-stands-australia\/\">best monitor arms<\/a> make your home office setup look much cleaner while freeing up a huge amount of real estate on your desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Premium monitor arms<\/strong>, like the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Desky Monitor Arm\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/desky-monitor-arm\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Desky Single Monitor Arm<\/a>, feature integrated cable management systems that run your cables inside an integrated sleeve.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">If your monitor arm does not have an integrated cable management system, you can use cable clips or velcro ties to keep control of unruly monitor power cables by tying them to the arm itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">More on these later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you don&#8217;t love the look of monitor arms because they remind you of corporate office cubicles, consider using a desk riser, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasonl.com.au\/products\/jasonl-slim-steel-monitor-riser\">this one from JasonL<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Invest In A Well-Sized Cable Tray.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-tray-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-tray-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-tray-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-tray-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-tray-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-tray-2048x998.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"4d1cb948-fc5e-4e4f-903a-798de1cf36ad\"><em>Shown in photo: the Desky cable management tray can be optioned with integrated power boards for an even more tidy, clutter-free look.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"4d1cb948-fc5e-4e4f-903a-798de1cf36ad\">The cable tray is the heart of your desk cable management system. It allows you to lift all of your power boards off the floor and centralise all of your cables out of sight, under your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/artiss-standing-desk-review\/\">Is Artiss Australia&#8217;s Best Budget Standing Desk?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"4d1cb948-fc5e-4e4f-903a-798de1cf36ad\">All you have to do is run a single cable from your wall power socket to a power board in your cable tray, then plug individual electronics into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Premium standing desk manufacturers<\/strong> offer one for $50 &#8211; $100. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Size does matter when it comes to cable trays, as we all have a tendency to keep adding peripherals. Be sure to choose one that&#8217;s at least 70 cm in width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Desky takes it a step further by offering <a href=\"https:\/\/desky.com.au\/products\/cable-data-tray\" rel=\"nofollow\">cable trays with integrated 4- or 8- socket power boards<\/a>. While convenient and minimalist-looking, they do bump the price of your cable tray quite significantly. Expect to pay $138 for a 4-socket and $228 for an 8-socket tray.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"4d1cb948-fc5e-4e4f-903a-798de1cf36ad\">Desky&#8217;s cable trays with integrated powerboards are not cheap but are easier to justify if you look at them this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>You&#8217;re<\/strong> <strong>building<\/strong> a proper home office setup that will act as a hub of your <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/future-of-work-hybrid\/\">hybrid work life<\/a> for the next 5+ years<\/li><li><strong>You&#8217;re<\/strong> <strong>already<\/strong> spending upwards of $2,000<\/li><li><strong>You&#8217;re<\/strong> <strong>probably<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/home-office-expenses\/\">claiming the expenses on your tax return<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If my rationalisation isn&#8217;t resonating, you can always buy a couple of power boards from Bunnings and stick them inside the cable tray for a slightly less elegant but much more cost-effective solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/stando-pulse-standing-desk-review\/\">Stando Pulse Standing Desk Review: Pros, Cons &amp; Verdict<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Invest In A Wireless Keyboard And Mouse.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-2-1024x499.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-2-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-2-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-2-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-2-1536x748.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-cable-management-system-2-2048x998.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\"><em>Shown in photo: Apple wireless keyboard and mouse eliminate cables that would otherwise run almost the entire length of your standing desk, from front to back.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">For the ultimate minimalist standing desk setup, you need to replace your wired keyboard and mouse with wireless models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>You instantly eliminate two of the most unsightly cables on your desk.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">As a Mac user, I&#8217;ve been using Apple wireless accessories for years, and can&#8217;t recommend them highly enough. There&#8217;s no latency, the connection is almost always faultless and built-in rechargeable batteries last forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">If you&#8217;re a Windows user, you also have some good options. My top picks are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officeworks.com.au\/shop\/officeworks\/p\/logitech-wireless-mouse-and-keyboard-combo-white-mk470-inlgmk470w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Logitech MK470<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officeworks.com.au\/shop\/officeworks\/p\/hp-pavilion-800-wireless-keyboard-and-mouse-combo-white-shppv800wh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HP Pavilion 800<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you insist on using wired accessories, I suggest you use sticky cable clips (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunnings.com.au\/permastik-small-cable-clips-12-pack_p3950110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">like these from Bunnings<\/a>, for $5.25) on the trailing edge of your standing desk to hold them in place.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Relocate Accessories To The Underside Of Your Standing Desk.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-peripherals-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-peripherals-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-peripherals-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-peripherals-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-peripherals-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/standing-desk-peripherals-2048x998.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\"><em>Shown in photo: my Rode audio interface hanging happily upside down, below my desktop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">Your peripheral accessories can be attached to the underside of your standing desk, using velcro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>For example, if you have a podcast or record professional video, you will likely have a professional audio interface connecting your mic to your computer.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">I had mine cluttering my desktop for months until I realised I could attach it in the perfect spot under the desk, right next to the up\/down controls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">This move eliminated yet another cable from my desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-long-should-you-stand-at-a-standing-desk\/\">How Long Should You Stand At A Standing Desk?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Tidy Up Using Velcro and Cable Ties.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cable-management-ties-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cable-management-ties-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cable-management-ties-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cable-management-ties-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cable-management-ties-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cable-management-ties-2048x998.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\"><em>Shown in photo: clipping excess cable ties (left) and running some of your cables inside a sleeve (far right) reduces clutter.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">The last step in building a wire management system for your standing desk involves tidying up excess cable slack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">You can use any combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Cable<\/strong> ties.<\/li><li><strong>Cable<\/strong> sleeves.<\/li><li><strong>Cable<\/strong> clips.<\/li><li><strong>Zip<\/strong> ties.<\/li><li><strong>Velcro<\/strong> straps.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"169b651c-e7d7-4184-ad76-37c082b3a1fd\">There are no hard and fast rules here, except that you must leave enough slack in cables to allow up\/down movement of the standing desk. Move your desk up before you begin tying or claiming anything off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"169b651c-e7d7-4184-ad76-37c082b3a1fd\">You can purchase the right ties for a few bucks at Bunnings or Officeworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You won&#8217;t be standing all day, regardless of how tidy your standing desk is. Your home office is incomplete without an ergonomic office chair, so read my review of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-ergonomic-office-chair\/\">best office chairs in Australia<\/a>\u00a0to see which one is right for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are The Benefits Of Standing Desk Cable Management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/desk-cable-management-tips-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/desk-cable-management-tips-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/desk-cable-management-tips-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/desk-cable-management-tips-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/desk-cable-management-tips.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Shown in photo: home office with good cable management. Note how wireless keyboard and mouse are instrumental in keeping the workspace clutter-free.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">Standing desks are notorious for becoming very cluttered, very fast. As soon as you buy one, the number of devices you own will grow, and stray cables will multiply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"0034c305-7f7c-4657-99d9-3d7bd20a9ad4\">This leads to clutter, cost overruns and decreased productivity. Let&#8217;s examine the top three benefits of cord management for standing desks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Your Cables Will Last Longer.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ed6115d7-ab12-4828-85eb-842e69afb75f\">Repetitive movement causes cables to fray and break. Beyond the added hassle, they can cost a fortune to replace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ed6115d7-ab12-4828-85eb-842e69afb75f\">If you&#8217;ve ever walked out of an Apple shop holding an invoice for $120 and two new cables, you know what I&#8217;m talking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Your Productivity Will Improve.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"511160e1-9ee0-4761-a236-20f23b611c51\">I firmly believe that a clutter-free home office translates to a clutter-free mind. 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