{"title":"Cable Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable management\u003c\/strong\u003e is the cheapest upgrade a desk ever gets, because the desk itself does not change. Same monitor, same lamp, same chair, and the only difference is that you can no longer see six leads hanging down the back of it. Trays, clips, cord channels and a box to hide the extension lead in, none of which need a single screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with where the mess actually is. If it is the leads dangling behind the desk, a tray catches the lot and holds them flat underneath, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/under-desk-cable-tray-extendable-steel-cord-organiser\"\u003eextendable steel tray\u003c\/a\u003e adjusts to the width of whatever desk you already own. If it is the plug socket and the extension lead sitting on the floor, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-box-plug-socket-storage-with-phone-stand\"\u003ecable box\u003c\/a\u003e swallows the whole thing and gives you a phone stand on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing here needs drilling, which matters when the desk is not yours to make holes in. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clamp-on-cable-tray-no-drilling-under-desk-cord-holder\"\u003eclamp on tray\u003c\/a\u003e grips the desktop and comes off without a mark, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adhesive-cable-clips-desk-cord-holder\"\u003eadhesive clips\u003c\/a\u003e peel away cleanly when you move out. We wrote the whole method up in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/cable-management-under-desk-without-drilling\"\u003ecable management under a desk without drilling\u003c\/a\u003e if you want the order to do it in. The rest of the desk lives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desk-essentials\"\u003eDesk Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide delivery with no minimum spend, and free 30 day returns with the postage paid by us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"under-desk-cable-tray-extendable-steel-cord-organiser","title":"Under Desk Cable Tray | Extendable Steel Cord Organiser","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eunder desk cable tray\u003c\/strong\u003e that takes the plug strip, the chargers and the great knot of wires hanging under your desk and puts them somewhere you never have to look at again. Steel rather than flimsy plastic, and it extends, so it grows to fit the width you actually need instead of the width someone guessed at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel tray with a plastic frame, sturdy enough for a loaded plug strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtendable length, so it adapts to your desk rather than the other way round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sizes and two colours: black or white, large or small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen basket design so heat escapes and you can still reach a plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts out of sight under the desktop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a cable tidy changes how a desk feels\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou clean the top of a desk and it looks better for about a day. Deal with what is underneath and it looks better permanently, because the mess was never really on the surface. Getting the plug strip off the floor also means you can hoover without a fight, the cables stop collecting dust, and nothing gets yanked out when you shuffle your chair. It is the least glamorous upgrade on this whole site and quietly one of the most satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my desk?\u003c\/strong\u003e It extends, which covers most standard desks comfortably. Measure the clear run under your desktop first and pick large or small from there. If you have judged it wrong, returns are free for 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold a full plug strip?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, that is exactly what it is built for. Steel construction means it takes the weight of a loaded strip plus adapters without sagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still get to my plugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The open basket design leaves everything reachable, so you can unplug something without dismantling the whole thing. It also lets heat out, which matters with chargers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on a standing desk?\u003c\/strong\u003e It does, and it is arguably more useful there, since everything travels with the desktop instead of dangling as it rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else tidies up a desk?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/felt-desk-mat-large-non-slip-wool-mouse-keyboard-pad\"\u003efelt desk mat\u003c\/a\u003e sorts the surface and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/desk-bin-mini-push-lid-waste-basket\"\u003epush lid desk bin\u003c\/a\u003e handles everything else. Between the three, a tired desk looks new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree delivery, no minimum spend, usually 7 to 14 working days after dispatch. Free 30 day returns and we pay the return postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desk-essentials\"\u003edesk essentials\u003c\/a\u003e. Nobody will ever compliment you on it, and you will notice it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ectronic","offers":[{"title":"Black Large","offer_id":65851554169181,"sku":"ECT-143-01","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Large","offer_id":65851554201949,"sku":"ECT-143-02","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Small","offer_id":65851554234717,"sku":"ECT-143-03","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Small","offer_id":65851554267485,"sku":"ECT-143-04","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/8733\/0653\/files\/S2de887f777044344b102ae202009e68bh.webp?v=1788808917"},{"product_id":"reusable-cable-ties-self-adhesive-cord-straps","title":"Reusable Cable Ties | Self Adhesive Adjustable Cord Straps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReusable cable ties\u003c\/strong\u003e in nylon, with a sticky pad on the back so they hold a cable exactly where you want it instead of just bundling it loosely. Undo them, move them, reuse them. No snipping, no fishing a pair of scissors out of a drawer, no starting again because you tightened one in the wrong place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon straps with a self adhesive backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully adjustable, so one size handles a thin charger lead or a fat bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable over and over, they undo cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacks of 1, 5, 10, 20 or 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree colours: black, white and grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy cable straps beat ordinary zip ties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZip ties are brilliant exactly once. The second you need to unplug something or add a cable, you are cutting them off and starting again, and if you overtighten one you can nip the cable inside it. These loop back on themselves instead, so you can open one, add a lead, and close it again in about two seconds. The adhesive backing is the part that makes the real difference, because it lets you anchor a cable to the underside of a desk or the back of a unit rather than leaving a tidy bundle that still slides onto the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most desks need somewhere between 5 and 10 to feel properly sorted. Go for 20 or 40 if you are doing a whole room, a TV unit and a desk, or if you like the idea of having spares in a drawer. They get used faster than you expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they genuinely reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The strap opens and closes as many times as you like, so you can rearrange your setup whenever without buying more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the sticky pad hold on a painted wall?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are happiest on smooth, solid surfaces like the underside of a desk, a monitor arm or the back of a unit. Freshly painted or textured walls are the one place adhesive backings struggle, so anchor them to furniture rather than plaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them on things other than cables?\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of people use them for garden canes, camera leads, tool cords and rolled up extension reels. Anything that needs holding in a loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else sorts out cable chaos?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair them with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/under-desk-cable-tray-extendable-steel-cord-organiser\"\u003eunder desk cable tray\u003c\/a\u003e to hide the plug strip, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/desktop-pegboard-modular-desk-organiser-sets\"\u003edesktop pegboard\u003c\/a\u003e to get everything else off the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree delivery, no minimum spend, usually 7 to 14 working days after dispatch. Free 30 day returns and we pay the return postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desk-essentials\"\u003edesk essentials\u003c\/a\u003e. Small, cheap, and the first thing people reach for when they finally tackle the cable drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ectronic","offers":[{"title":"20 Pack, Grey","offer_id":65851556036957,"sku":"ECT-146-01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack, White","offer_id":65851556069725,"sku":"ECT-146-02","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Pack, Black","offer_id":65851556102493,"sku":"ECT-146-03","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Pack, White","offer_id":65851556135261,"sku":"ECT-146-04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack, Black","offer_id":65851556168029,"sku":"ECT-146-05","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack, Grey","offer_id":65851556200797,"sku":"ECT-146-06","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Pack, White","offer_id":65851556233565,"sku":"ECT-146-07","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pack, Black","offer_id":65851556266333,"sku":"ECT-146-08","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Pack, Black","offer_id":65851556299101,"sku":"ECT-146-09","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Pack, Grey","offer_id":65851556331869,"sku":"ECT-146-10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack, Black","offer_id":65851556364637,"sku":"ECT-146-11","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack, Grey","offer_id":65851556397405,"sku":"ECT-146-12","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack, White","offer_id":65851556430173,"sku":"ECT-146-13","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/8733\/0653\/files\/S44101bb86fa14b2995d2fac724718f746.webp?v=1788808919"},{"product_id":"clamp-on-cable-tray-no-drilling-under-desk-cord-holder","title":"Clamp On Cable Tray | No Drilling Under Desk Cord Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eclamp on cable tray\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone who wants the wires gone but is not putting screws into a desk. It grips the edge and holds the plug strip, the adapters and the loops of cable underneath, out of sight and off the floor. No drilling, no assembly, no tools. It arrives ready and it is on in about a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 x 12cm tray, roughly 15.7 x 4.7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamps to the desk, so nothing is drilled or screwed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives assembled, no building required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal and plastic build, spacious enough for a full plug strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack or white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a clamp fit cable basket suits rented desks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost cable trays assume you own the desk and do not mind making holes in it. That rules them out for rented flats, shared offices, student halls and anyone with a nice desk they would rather not put screws through. This clamps instead, which means it comes off just as easily as it went on and moves with you when you go. It is also the fastest of the lot to fit, because there is nothing to line up or measure, you just clamp it and drop the plug strip in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really need no drilling?\u003c\/strong\u003e Correct, none. It clamps onto the desk and comes away cleanly whenever you want it to, leaving the desk exactly as it was.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40 x 12cm there is comfortable room for a plug strip plus the chargers and cable slack that usually hang off it. That covers a typical home desk setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the clamp fit my desk?\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits standard desktops. Very thick worktops or a desk with a lip or rail along the edge are the ones to check against the photos first, and returns are free for 30 days if it does not sit right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to build it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it comes assembled. Take it out of the box, clamp it on, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I want something adjustable instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/under-desk-cable-tray-extendable-steel-cord-organiser\"\u003eextendable steel cable tray\u003c\/a\u003e stretches to fit wider runs, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reusable-cable-ties-self-adhesive-cord-straps\"\u003ereusable cable ties\u003c\/a\u003e tidy up whatever is left trailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree delivery, no minimum spend, usually 7 to 14 working days after dispatch. Free 30 day returns and we pay the return postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desk-essentials\"\u003edesk essentials\u003c\/a\u003e. A minute of effort for a desk that looks sorted from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ectronic","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":65851556594013,"sku":"ECT-147-01","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":65851556626781,"sku":"ECT-147-02","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/8733\/0653\/files\/Secdce336b534476bb6d5d2fade09724as.webp?v=1788808919"},{"product_id":"retractable-cable-tray-adjustable-no-drill-under-desk","title":"Retractable Cable Tray | Adjustable No Drill Under Desk Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eretractable cable tray\u003c\/strong\u003e that pulls out from 43cm all the way to 74cm, so it covers a wide desk in one go rather than leaving you with two trays and a gap in the middle. It hand tightens onto the desk edge, so there is no drilling and no tools, and there is a fixed 40cm version if you would rather keep it simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetractable version stretches from 43cm to 74cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed version at a straight 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14cm wide and 4cm deep, iron construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand tightens onto the desk, no drilling and no tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits desktops between 2cm and 4.5cm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy an adjustable wire organiser suits a big desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost cable trays are built around a 40cm plug strip and nothing else, which is fine on a small desk and hopeless on a wide one. Once you have a monitor plug, a laptop charger, a lamp and a speaker, the slack has to go somewhere, and 74cm of tray means it all lands in one place instead of half of it dangling. The stretch also lets you line the tray up with where your socket actually is rather than where the tray happens to reach, which is the bit that usually decides whether cables sit neatly or pull at an angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my desk?\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits desktops between 2cm and 4.5cm thick, which covers the vast majority of desks. Worth measuring your desktop edge quickly before you order, since that is the one number that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to drill anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It hand tightens onto the desk and comes off just as easily, so it is fine in a rented flat or on a desk you would rather not damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between A and B?\u003c\/strong\u003e A is the retractable one that adjusts between 43cm and 74cm. B is fixed at 40cm. Go for A if you have a wide desk or you are not certain, since it covers both jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it strong enough for a loaded plug strip?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is iron rather than plastic, so a full strip with chargers hanging off it is no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else finishes the job?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reusable-cable-ties-self-adhesive-cord-straps\"\u003ereusable cable ties\u003c\/a\u003e bundle whatever still trails, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/felt-desk-mat-large-non-slip-wool-mouse-keyboard-pad\"\u003efelt desk mat\u003c\/a\u003e sorts out the top of the desk once underneath is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree delivery, no minimum spend, usually 7 to 14 working days after dispatch. Free 30 day returns and we pay the return postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desk-essentials\"\u003edesk essentials\u003c\/a\u003e. Buy the long one, you will find things to put in it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ectronic","offers":[{"title":"A-Retractable","offer_id":65851556692317,"sku":"ECT-148-01","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"B-Not Retractable","offer_id":65851556725085,"sku":"ECT-148-02","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/8733\/0653\/files\/Sd0baf20956994e3ebf882e3173c1ca1bD.webp?v=1788808920"},{"product_id":"under-desk-cable-rack-deep-carbon-steel-no-drill","title":"Under Desk Cable Rack | Deep Carbon Steel No Drill Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eunder desk cable rack\u003c\/strong\u003e built deeper than most, at 20.5cm, which is the difference between a tray that holds a plug strip and one that swallows the chunky laptop brick, the router and the loops of spare cable as well. Carbon steel, 880g of it, hooked under the desk without a single hole drilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel construction, around 880g, genuinely solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20.5cm deep, so bulky adapters fit rather than perch on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo lengths: 34cm or 40cm, both 12.7cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook fitting, no punching or drilling required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack or white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy depth matters more than length in a cord holder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone measures the length of a cable tray and almost nobody checks the depth, then wonders why the laptop charger sits proud of the top with its cable hanging out. Modern power bricks are fat, and a shallow tray leaves them balanced rather than contained. At 20.5cm deep this one takes the brick, the plug strip and the slack all stacked in together, out of sight from every angle. The carbon steel helps too, because that much weight in a tray means nothing shifts when you nudge it with your knee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need drilling?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It hooks under the desk, so nothing is punched or screwed and it lifts away whenever you want it gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e 34cm suits a standard desk with a plug strip and a couple of chargers. Go 40cm if you have a wide desk or a lot plugged in. The depth is the same on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it take a heavy load?\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortably. Carbon steel at 880g is built for a full plug strip plus adapters, and it does not flex the way plastic trays do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it somewhere other than a desk?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it works just as well under a kitchen counter, a TV unit or a workbench, anywhere cables and plugs collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pairs well with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reusable-cable-ties-self-adhesive-cord-straps\"\u003ereusable cable ties\u003c\/a\u003e for the runs between the rack and your kit, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/desktop-pegboard-modular-desk-organiser-sets\"\u003edesktop pegboard\u003c\/a\u003e if the top of the desk needs the same treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree delivery, no minimum spend, usually 7 to 14 working days after dispatch. 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Grouping that run inside one cover makes it read as a single deliberate line rather than four wires going the same way by accident. Match the colour to the wall and it more or less vanishes. Pick a contrasting one and it looks intentional, which is the other way of winning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cables will it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6cm wide it comfortably gathers a handful of standard cables, so a TV setup or a desk run is well within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need drilling?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, none. It fits without tools and lifts off again if you rearrange, which makes it a safe choice in a rented place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich colour should I pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e Match it to whatever it sits against. 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Three, five or seven slots, in black or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree, five or seven slot versions, in black or white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, flexible, anti static and non magnetic, so it is safe around electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds cables up to 5mm across, which covers most charging, audio, USB and network leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble sided adhesive backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticks to marble, plastic, wood, glass, metal and rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be mounted flat, upright or curved around an edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere cord holders actually earn their keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desk is the obvious one, but the best place for these is a bedside table, where the phone charger goes missing every single night and you end up fishing behind the headboard for it in the dark. After that it is the sofa arm, the car, and the back of a TV unit where the HDMI leads never stay put. They are cheap enough to put one in each spot, which is really how they get used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many slots do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Three suits a bedside table with a phone charger and a lamp lead. Five is the safe pick for a desk. Seven is for a full setup with monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset and charger all landing in the same spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold my cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits cables up to 5mm across, which is most standard charging, USB, audio and network leads. Very thick power cables are the exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make the adhesive stick properly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean the surface first, peel the film, then press firmly for 15 seconds. 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Free 30 day returns and we pay the return postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desk-essentials\"\u003edesk essentials\u003c\/a\u003e. 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There is a groove moulded into the lid to stand your phone in while it charges, which is a small idea that turns out to be the reason people keep it on the side rather than under the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 x 13.5 x 12.5cm, in PP plastic with a glossy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable lid, so you can lift the whole top off to get inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation slots along the side and the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhone standing groove on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree colours: white, green and pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a cable tidy box works better in a living room than a tray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder a desk you can get away with an open tray, because nobody is looking. In a living room, a bedroom or on a sideboard the wires are at eye level, and an open basket just moves the mess up rather than hiding it. 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