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Home Office Cable Management

A checklist for tidying the cables in a home office: sorting, labeling, routing and securing.

What this tool does

A checklist for tidying the cables in a home office: sorting, labeling, routing and securing.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 1 group and 8 items.

  • Home Office Cable Management (8 items): Unplug everything and remove unused cables; Clean dust behind the desk and around outlets; Group cables by device and route path; Mount a power strip under the desk; Use hook-and-loop ties rather than zip ties so changes are easy; Label both ends of each cable; Use adhesive clips or raceways to route cables along legs or the wall; Put excess cable in a management box

Tip: Tick each step as you finish it. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • It is a general list and does not know your desk, devices or cable types.
  • It lists no products or brands.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Is the order important?
A: The list follows a sensible order, from clearing out to securing, but you can do the steps in any order that suits you.
Q: Does it cover electrical safety?
A: No. It is a tidying list. Check the load rating on your power strip and ask a qualified electrician about any wiring problem.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device and are not sent anywhere. They do not follow you to another device or browser.

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