VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties | 100Pk | 8 x 1/2" Black Cord Organization Straps | Thin Pre-Cut Design | Wire Management for Organizing Home, Office and Data Centers

because then you have to have snips or pliers, and if you're taking one cable out, and putting it back together, all the ties go in the trash, and you have to replace them. Velcro you just unwrap and rewrap and you're done. or even just loosen them.

ties also tend to kink cables, as there's no give to them until they break. And after being in use for a while they get brittle. especially if they're in a location with sunlight.

We use these. They're cheap, thin, they don't generally collect much debris, and it's the smooth-ish sort of velcro that doesn't scratch or grab as stuff. If you've got extra cable you can just loop it and velcro it in place. And when you need to adjust things, you just take it off, and either put it back, or roll it back on the roll.

Eventually you get enough around that you really don't hardly ever need to buy any more. Just about any project recovers as many as go into it.

If you want something for looks, I'd recommend this stuff. Easy to apply, easy to unwrap, and looks nice. Cable can enter and leave through the slit along the whole length, or just run out the end.

Next step is to get something like these.

bruh they're just velcro straps https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6

You could use some cable management, if i'm being honest. It's as easy as buying some velcro ties.

How do you like the mac mini? Any problems? I have an aging iMac and i'm thinking about replacing it with a Mini.

The money that I spent on these has been some of the best money I ever spent (and I think I only paid ~$4 when I bought them). I pulled the top strap all the way out and threaded a couple of these through (to match the width of the original strap) to create a top strap extender. It works great and still looks good!

Velcro Cable Ties are your friend

I bought a pack of these a decade ago, put 2(weave one through the first) on every laptop power suppy I've ever had. Still got a bunch.

Works great.

I'm partial to this style for bundling cords together where necessary:

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=velcro+cable+ties&qid=1581258688&sr=8-3

For under-desk mounts I 3D printed some broken-D loops and used 3M command small strips to adhere them below the desk. Yes, could have just 'pinched' them between the velcro strips but having the loop itself lets the cables slide thru the opening better.

Powered USB hubs are a must. Look for good ones that provide a high amperage wall wart, LED indicators at least on the ports in use help with troubleshooting if something is not starting up too.

Sweet setup. I need to add some more cymbals into my kit.

Also, my desire to come by and velcro strap that bad boy is intense.

got myself a pack of these, life changer.

Less than $10 solves all your cable management problems.

You're welcome.

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6

Forget zip ties or twist ties, use these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HMiMEbXP34WR8

Nice setup, but get these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use these literally everywhere. They're so great to have.

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6/

100-pack of these Velcro Cable Ties. Now every wire in my house is neatly folded up instead of a mess all in drawers and out in the open. Best $12 I’ve spent all year

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6

Velcro cable ties are legitimately amazing.

I use these velcro cable ties to strap the cables to the frame wherever possible. They're easily removed and reused for maintenance, and they're quite unobtrusive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ is your friend.

You should order a pack of these. I never knew how much I needed them until I had them. I’ve already gone through about 50/100 ties lol.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_byIaFbBZCBEE7

Amazon has Velcro one wrap 100ct for $13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_WFrJEbZ0KH0JP

Lowe's has it too in a 50 pack for around $6? I think.

I don't even understand the need for... what is that, 3 power strips?

I'd weed some of those out, first of all. Try to condense whatever is plugged in there into one or two if necessary.

As for the rest? Velcro.

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=velcro+cable+ties&qid=1580979880&sr=8-3

I have these, and they work a treat. Can easily bundle cables together, attach them to your desk or whatever, and they're not permanent like plastic cable ties, so you can easily adjust and reuse them without snipping.

Have you tried velcro strips like these? amazon.com/gp/product/B001E1Y5O6

They are easy to put on and take off so you're not committing to anything like you are with zip ties. Maybe it's worth a try?

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=sr_1_3_mod_primary_new?crid=2INFR2GV98213&dchild=1&keywords=velcro+cable+ties&qid=1598204421&sprefix=velcro+cab%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-3

For something that's free or very cheap I would just suggest cleanliness. Having a nice clean area and mantaining it can go a long way. Also, a cheap way to keep it clean (and always earn the favor of /r/battlestations) is cable management. Using some Velcro cable ties can go a long way.

If you're looking to upgrade as /u/rewind001 mentioned a lot of people use a 27" monitor, and a keyboard and mouse (when supported) for consoles. Decent monitors with HDMI ports for the consoles can be found on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for pretty cheap. As far as keyboards and mouse go, there's quite few out there that are pretty cheap and punch above their price point. LTT has a few videos for recommendations on budget keyboards and mice that will keep you under $100 total.

Just grouping some of them together can make immediate improvements. A pack of these will last you a very long time.

I use Velcro One Wraps (they're the little Velcro cable ties you sometimes get with a laptop power supply and other cords), they come in a fifty pack for like $4 at Walmart (or 100 for $9 on Amazon), and I attach them to every new controller that comes into the apartment. It keeps the cables in a nice loop. I usually make a halo around the controller and then secure it with a OneWrap. They're also great for managing the cords in a media center (or basically anything you'd use a zip tie for, since they're essentially reusable zip ties).

You have a nice compact setup, but to be honest, for a college setup I'd leave the real hardware somewhere safe and stick to emulation. No emulation, no matter how good beats original hardware, but emulation is good enough while keeping your real hardware safe. I have several friends who lived in campus housing, and their entire gaming setup grew legs while they were at class. The locks are woefully inadequate, and are more for privacy than actual security, plus they're usually installed improperly so the latches can be bypassed easily with a student ID or other thin card.

A rack won't fix the rats nest of wires you've got. Buy some zip ties, or if that's too permanent Velcro ties and organize that mess. Check out r/cableporn if you need inspiration.

These reusable velcro ties:
https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=velcro+cable+tie&qid=1579234446&sr=8-3
(or some generic "hook and loop" equivalent).

Second this... Velcro is my best friend specifically these : https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6

I keep two rolls in my tool bag at all times and differ tool bags for 3 ,6, 10 footers. Anything bigger that that for patch we just bring the box onsite.

Get some of these for cable management so that you don’t have to wrap the cords around the frame like that. It’ll look neater too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bwAlEb94VM63D

Nice set up btw man.

it is hard but defo doable and can look more organized and easier to access and would probably help airflow too. nice case tho what is it

unplug and remove cables smallest to biggest

loop big cables around themselves leaving slack for only whats needed to reach plug

make "raceway" paths using these:

100 velcro thin straps are usually under 10 bucks in stores

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6

Bruh WTF is a computer parts shop?

here: Amazon link to the thing

It’s a KILLER gear list and a great looking space. Great news that you intend to try a center too :)

As for how to cable manage: I recommend legrand cable raceways (DONT USE THE ADHESIVE) And cable ties! Cable sleeves work well too.

Cable ties

Cable management sleeves

Wiremold Raceways

I would recommend a setup similar to Coury from My Life in Gaming:

https://youtu.be/WpYZHMgNY50?t=148

I had a similar setup in my dorm freshman year of college. The wire racks have a lot going for them:

• Neat and tidy. Cables can be attached to the frame for cable management which is great. The small size and verticality lets you save floor space.

• Expandable, so if you want to add more consoles it's pretty easy to buy expansion rods, and additional racks are reasonably affordably.

• There's a decent variety of colors so they can blend in with a setup and look nice.

• There's LOTS of room for consoles too. You can easily fit 2 on a rack, and there's enough headroom between racks to stack flat consoles.

For other cable management necessities, I recommend using velcro cable ties like these:

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6

They're better than plastic zip ties because they're reusable, you can easily add or remove cables from them, and you can get them in a variety of colors. Plus, you can easily attach two to each other.

You have a few options, most of them a PITA:

First, you can find something stiffer, like a large gauge wire or coat hanger that you can push through, tape the wires to it and pull it back. However, that's going to require removing all the wires from both ends (or, at least one) since it has to be straight when you do it.

Second...I'm going to try to explain this....push some wire in as far as you can (btw, tape the ends together so you can do them both at the same time). In your picture, it looks like they're already a few inches in. Now, pinch the end of the loom, so you're squeezing the mesh (the loom) as well as all the wires with one hand. With your other hand, pinch a section of the loom, a few inches beyond how far the wires are. Bring your hands together. The wire loom should do a Chinese Finger Trap type thing. When they're close enough, you'll be able to adjust one of your hands so it's no pinching the loom AND the wires. Let go with the other hand and the loom will extend back to it's normal shape and pull more wire in....I have no idea if that makes sense, but it works, and you can get them though in just a few minutes once you get it and it makes sense.

Third: tie/tape a string or spare wire around one of the wires on the far side of the wires you're trying to get into the loom. Pull the wire out and it'll bring the string with it. Tie/tape that wire, plus that yellow and blue wire to the string and pull it all back through. If you want to future proof, tie another string to it (or a spare wire or two), that way when you have to do it again, you've already got something fed through.

Fourth: Replace the mesh with split loom. It's that corrugated plastic you see running all over the underside/engine bay of cars. It's split down the length so you can just push wires right into it or pull them right out. Looks like this.

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Lastly, and, honestly, sometimes this is just the easiest. Just zip tie* the wires to the side of it. It's not as pretty, but at least it's done.

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And, for the love of god, be 100% sure you're going in the right direction. It really sucks when you have a connector on he hot end an a fan down by the circuit board and have to redo it.

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*PS, get a pack of these and use them just about anywhere you need a ziptie. They make life so much easier.

I use these from amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9I1PEbYMEY0K3

You have a great desk to expand on in the future. I’d recommend putting your monitor on a monitor stand that should with the feeling of being far away from you and it’ll be more level to your line of sight.

I’d recommend some shelving or cabinet with drawers under your desk that go from the floor to the bottom of your desk. Drawers are best I think because it keeps stuff out of sight and look clean. And you can easily store misc small stuff in them.

These IKEA drawers are what I have. Might not go with your theme. But gives you an idea of how much storage that has and helps keep your desk clean. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/alex-drawer-unit-black-brown-40342285/

As far as cable management goes maybe some Velcro cables ties would work for now until you settle on a permanent solution?

VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties | 100Pk | 8 x 1/2" Black Cord Organization Straps | Thin Pre-Cut Design | Wire Management for Organizing Home, Office and Data Centers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/

After my last post I was compelled to clean up the wiring act. My homelab has to share space with my entertainment center.

I used some cable tubing and some velcro ties to clean things up.

I tried to stuff the power strip and wall warts inside of a cable management box.

The other equipment is my cable modem, a UBNT cloud key 2, a 150W UBNT Unifi POE switch, a UBNT Unifi Security Gateway, a UBNT Unifi 60W POE switch, 4 4GB raspberry pi 4bs for my kubernetes cluster (k3s on raspbian) powered by the official raspberry pi power supplies, and last but not least, my trusty UBNT AP AC HD access point.

There's a 1TB Samsung T5 hard drive for plex movies and persistent volume storage (nas) for my k8s cluster.

Friends, how'd I do?

In the future I'd like to get a real nas (synology or something like it), and put everything in a 3d printed mini-rack

I've been doing data a while. These are the two I use for pretty much all use cases:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_IeTQFbQ337TEM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071Y3TVNT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_beTQFbV1KDW93

https://imgur.com/a/NxckFIt

10000 - 20000 PD powerbank +

Velcro cable ties (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XwjYEbYVR1EHK)

You want a powerbank at least 250g.

There are velcro ties out there which work great and are reusable. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u5vhEbFNAPDHM

There are also cable concealers that adhere to your wall if you have the room for it and want to go that route. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FFN2HN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D7vhEb6P6EH6V

There's this mount for the hue bridge to help hide the wires.

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Some velcro ties are a must have for cable management too

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6

By far my favorite Velcro cable ties.

magnetic cable claw I haven’t used these so I can’t whether they work or not but I like how they are magnetic, tho I suppose any adhesive magnets could be added to other products. One downside to this could be that it doesn’t ratchet closed tighter like I’ve seen others do.

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=velcro+cable+tie&qid=1601423743&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExV0E4UkJHWUlaQTk2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzY2OTk0MTMyVzIyT0ZMN1FBViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTM0ODA4VjIxVE9TUVZNVDdZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Velcro zip ties. Both teams win. Plus you will find so many uses for the extras. I have these on almost every cord in my house now lol.

Or, you could use velcro zip-ties that are super cheap, reusable, have a bunch of different potential uses and will last. Like these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E1Y5O6

Look into "cable combs" that can help you dress cables in neat bundles. Also, use binders every 6-12 inches to keep the bundle together -- I strongly recommend Velcro instead of zipties. Additionally, use "service loops" -- extra cable slack coiled neatly at each end of each run -- so that if/when you need to reterminate a cable or adjust rack/port placement later you don't have to run an entirely new cable (I recommend 5-10ft at the patch panel and 2-3ft at each single outlet, but consider your spaces and future growth possibilities to determine what loop lengths may be best for you).

Here's a link to the Velcro straps I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/

Here's a video with some discussion and examples of service loops; https://youtu.be/TVX1idCTRas

Good luck with your install!

I use the head light of this product. The rubber strap is thick and adjustable and holds well. I can move the headlight up or down and it still keeps its place. Very bright but also has a lower setting. In any case where you want the head light to not move at all, you can use velcro cable straps such as this and attach it to the handlebar so that it adds more diameter and friction to the bar. Which then you can attach the head light's strap around it.

I use cable strap for a bike bell I bought that kept moving around even though I fastened the screw enough. Hope this helps your situation.

Here's what I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6/

Allows you to pull a bit tighter if needed....

https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Reusable-Fastening-Organizing/dp/B001E1Y5O6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=velcro+cabesl&qid=1584309369&sr=8-2-spell

These work really well if you're looking for a solution.