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Cable Management 101 – For your desktop workspace or entertainment system

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, How To, Workspaces Leave a comment

There was a post on reddit where a user /u/VergingRivals posted a thread needing help on getting the this monstrosity (posted above) on how to get his desktop cables in order. I was in a similar situation not too long ago, albeit not as bad as this but it did take some time to get everything organized. Both my desktop and especially the TV for my game consoles were a freaking fire hazard so I wrote up a response on how he should get started in cleaning up his setup. Below is my response to his dilemma.

I had a very similar situation to yours… well not as bad. As some other people mentioned, unplug everything. To take it a step further, unplug everything, clear off all your desk. Pair the cables that go with each device.

Decide which devices you use in a regular basis and which ones you hardly or never use. Place the devices you do use back in your desk first, do not add the cables yet until you have all the devices you need. I discovered like 3 things I don’t use anymore… like a WiiU I had on my desk, a usb hub, extra game pad, and an egpu that i barely use since i switched to a PC for gaming instead of using my Mac.

Now, one by one, connect the cables to each device, without plugging them in the outlet / surge protector.

Once you do that, have all the power cords routed in the same direction towards the power outlet. If the are too long, fold them to shorten the length and zip tie.

You can use zip ties or to make things easier, pick up one or a few of these https://amzn.to/2xs47Ms and it will help hide the surge protectors and lengthy cables. Just remember that when you shorten or fold the cables you do it towards the plug so you can place it in these cable management boxes.

I’ve never done this before doing it myself a few weeks ago but these steps is what made the most sense to me and I had some trial and error along the way. Hope that helps!

And here’s a look at my setup!

By the way, before anyone freaks out, those “black bars” are built in SPEAKERS on my display, not a resolution issue!

Pick up the Cable Management Box here: https://amzn.to/2xs47Ms


 

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The Best Quiet Allergy Smoke Pet Dander Air Purifier for Your Workspace

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Geek Life, Workspaces Leave a comment

I have a cat, live in Austin where it gets humid and the pollen is just horrible especially in the spring. And yes I am highly allergic to all of those things so I tried a bunch of allergy medication like Flonase, Allegra, etc. I’ve also tried different air filters and they are either really loud, ineffective, look like something out of the 70s or all of the above. Honestly, I don’t really care how it looks as long as it works.

I did my research and it came down to a few filters. One being the Honeywell HPA200 Air Purifier and the Oregon Scientific Air Purifier. Both are really good and they actually work. I however decided to go for the Oregon Scientific Air Purifier because it looked a lot sleeker, and most importantly the HEPA and Carbon Filters were cheaper to replace. Air quality in my house is a lot better, no one can really smell the cat, and my allergies have really improved. The unit also runs really quiet and doesn’t sound like a jet engine so it’s not annoying.

Pick one one here!


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This is My Workspace June 2018

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Geek Life, Workspaces Leave a comment

Been awhile since I posted anything about my workspace. This is currently my desk now!  I’ll put together a video on my home office in the near future! I try to keep everything neat as possible but sometimes I get the unavoidable clutter. Also my cable management under the desk is sort of a mess so I left that out of the photo. Here’s the gear I’m currently rockin which you can click directly to Amazon:

  • Ikea Standing Desk
  • HP Pavilion 32-Inch Quad HD Display
  • MacBook Pro 15 Inch 2016 with Touchbar
  • Macbook Pro HUB QacQoc GN28K Type-C Adapter for 2016/2017 MacBook Pro
  • Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard
  • Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse
  • Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse (when I’m on the go)
  • Blue Yeti USB Microphone – Blackout Edition
  • Sony RX100 III Digital Camera
  • Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera 4K
  • Beats X Wireless Headphones
  • Apple iPhone X Space Gray Unlocked

I really miss having a dedicated Windows machine and I’m currently running it on my Mac using Bootcamp. Might get a Surface Book 15 Inch or the Razer Blade 15 2018 in the near future… maybe!

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What’s on My Desk – February 2016

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Geek Life, Workspaces Leave a comment

The cliche’d What’s on My Desk Video! Looks like I hit 80+ subscribers lol. Yes it’s not much but it’s a start! Thanks for watching!

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What’s in My Bag January 2016

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Geek Life, Workspaces 4 Comments

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything and I hardly have time to update the site. You can follow my geek adventures on my Instagram @louievtran or follow me on Twitter on @thegeeksoffice where I’m most active. I’m going to be heading out to Hawaii in the next few days for my vacation and instead of doing the usual photo posts, I’ve put together a video! Might as well give it a shot because that’s what just about everyone is doing these days. Enjoy!

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Workspace 7-15-2015

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Geek Life, Workspaces 1 Comment
Went from this…
And just moved to my new house last week, didn’t unpack the 32-inch screen yet but I think I am going to stick with this setup for now. Sorry for the crappy photo, I didn’t unpack my camera either!
Again, have been really busy with life so I haven’t really had the chance to post on this site. However, I am constantly on Instagram and on my Tumblr on www.pasadenageek.com
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The Morning Coffee Workspace

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Workspaces Leave a comment

Was up early the other day and wanted to enjoy the Retina display. I usually have this hooked up to a crappy Lenovo monitor.

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The Geek’s Mobile Gear 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Workspaces Leave a comment

Working in running a region of six sales teams in the telecommunications industry involves lots of travel but at the same time it gives me the opportunity to utilize a lot of mobile tech which is what I love to play with anyway.

I like to say that the world is my office since I work just about everywhere – not just from a desk but from the floor, to a bench, in a car, on a plane, etc… and there’s no way in hell that I’m going to be able to carry my 27-inch iMac with me.  So here’s a look at my ever changing mobile gear – my home away from home! Click here for the full article on Put That Back!

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Geek’s Workspace Evolution / U Board Monitor Stand Review

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Geek Life, Reviews 2 Comments

I picked up a U Board Smart Monitor Stand from Amazon earlier this week to help organize my current workspace. My desk setup has changed quite a bit over the years and I think it has a lot to do with the design of the Mac. No, I’m not saying that to be an Apple Fanboy but there is something so elegant about a minimalistic setup and it makes a lot of sense having less clutter on your workspace. You know the phrase “less is more?” It’s exactly that.

Let’s take a look at my previous setups…

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Go Bag for Fridays

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Geek Life, Workspaces Leave a comment

This is what I take with me on Fridays. All I need is a computer, phone and I can work anywhere… even “remotely” if I choose to!

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