tuxwise on Nostr: npub15nw5e…9s0l7 No secret tips, but here's what worked for me: Whatever you can ...
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No secret tips, but here's what worked for me:
Whatever you can place on the underside gives you more space on top and does not collect as much dust there as on top. Don't drill holes for cables, etc., just run them over the back edge. (There are bad "solutions" that look like a good idea - like retractable power strips that you are supposed to sink into the desk whenever you don't need them - but of course, you always need them and the power socket "skyscraper" always stays popped out, blocking space on top)
Mount the longest powerstrip underneath that you can find - mine has 9 sockets and by now, 8 of them are already taken. Your device zoo might grow, too 😉
If you physically switch off the power cord that fuels the desk, to avoid standby power consumption, you might need an inrush current limiter, in the long run: switching on all devices at once in the morning makes their power bricks suck in so much current in an instant that your fuse might blow. If that happens, remember this solution (its just a relatively cheap "wall wart" that goes into the wall socket where you plug in the power cord of your desk).
Consider fixed wire baskets underneath, where you can place devices like USB hubs, backup disks, and anything else that does not really need to consume space on top.
I see you've got a headphone holder already, if space underneath permits I'd consider changing its placement so your headphones are completely shielded by the table top - prevents a lot of dust collection.
Can't spot on your photo what you've used to bind cables together - Velcro strips are best, never use plastic cable ties.
For your monitor, a flexible monitor arm that gets clamped to your desk saves a lot of space and makes adjustments to your line of sight a lot easier. Read all the reviews before ordering, and look up the weight of your monitor, to avoid ordering a lemon.
No secret tips, but here's what worked for me:
Whatever you can place on the underside gives you more space on top and does not collect as much dust there as on top. Don't drill holes for cables, etc., just run them over the back edge. (There are bad "solutions" that look like a good idea - like retractable power strips that you are supposed to sink into the desk whenever you don't need them - but of course, you always need them and the power socket "skyscraper" always stays popped out, blocking space on top)
Mount the longest powerstrip underneath that you can find - mine has 9 sockets and by now, 8 of them are already taken. Your device zoo might grow, too 😉
If you physically switch off the power cord that fuels the desk, to avoid standby power consumption, you might need an inrush current limiter, in the long run: switching on all devices at once in the morning makes their power bricks suck in so much current in an instant that your fuse might blow. If that happens, remember this solution (its just a relatively cheap "wall wart" that goes into the wall socket where you plug in the power cord of your desk).
Consider fixed wire baskets underneath, where you can place devices like USB hubs, backup disks, and anything else that does not really need to consume space on top.
I see you've got a headphone holder already, if space underneath permits I'd consider changing its placement so your headphones are completely shielded by the table top - prevents a lot of dust collection.
Can't spot on your photo what you've used to bind cables together - Velcro strips are best, never use plastic cable ties.
For your monitor, a flexible monitor arm that gets clamped to your desk saves a lot of space and makes adjustments to your line of sight a lot easier. Read all the reviews before ordering, and look up the weight of your monitor, to avoid ordering a lemon.