How do I route cables on a sit-stand desk so they don't tangle?

The key is using a vertical cable carrier — a flexible spine or cable chain that runs from the underside of the desk surface down to the floor, expanding and contracting with the desk movement without tangling. Leave 2x the maximum travel distance of slack in every cable that connects to the desk (power, USB, display cables). Zip-tie cables loosely together every 12" along the carrier. Avoid running cables to fixed wall outlets at a single point — use a power strip mounted under the desk so only one cable runs to the wall. FindOfficeFurniture.com has cable management solutions for sit-stand setups — call 888-719-4960 for the best deals.