How do you organize your desk?

dinggus · Dec 21, 2012, 10:15 PM

Looking to get more organized, I get annoyed or something but when I have alot of just crap around my computer desk (and house) and it's not organized I get extremely angry. So, I'm looking for ways to organize. Right now I have 3 external HDD's, 1 portable HDD, a pen holder, the backpack for the 27" iMac, and that is it.

I was thinking about getting the Space Bar (http://www.quirky.com/products/22-Th...Desk-Organizer)

What do you guys recommend for organizational things?

torana355 · Dec 21, 2012, 10:17 PM

I like that space bar thing

rei101 · Dec 21, 2012, 11:11 PM

On my desktop I have the casual things that need to be deleted. I have one text file where I write every note and passwords (very secure). And one folder called "Stuff", I put there all the crap that need to be sorted out later.

I usually sort of everything once and every time I download I place teh files in their folders. For example, audio books is a folder in the Music folder, and things like that.

Once you have everything organized, it is easier later on because you have the categories created.

dinggus · Dec 22, 2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rei101

On my desktop I have the casual things that need to be deleted. I have one text file where I write every note and passwords (very secure). And one folder called "Stuff", I put there all the crap that need to be sorted out later.

I usually sort of everything once and every time I download I place teh files in their folders. For example, audio books is a folder in the Music folder, and things like that.

Once you have everything organized, it is easier later on because you have the categories created.

I don't think you read my original post.

Organizing my desk...

Macman45 · Dec 22, 2012, 12:24 AM

That looks nice....No good for me though....I've just got too much stuff and gave up all hope years ago of ever having a tidy organised desk....I get by..

mobilehaathi · Dec 22, 2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Macman45

That looks nice....No good for me though....I've just got too much stuff and gave up all hope years ago of ever having a tidy organised desk....I get by..

Wow that doesn't qualify as tidy? My desk looks like a bomb went off compared to that....

Macman45 · Dec 22, 2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mobilehaathi

Wow that doesn't qualify as tidy? My desk looks like a bomb went off compared to that....

Trust me, I took that just after a clear up...

Caliber26 · Dec 22, 2012, 01:13 AM

My desk is all glass and the only things touching it are my iMac, 1 keyboard, 1 mouse, and 1 mousepad. Nothing more. Printer, external drive, router, etc, are all neatly hidden in a small cabinet I keep in a corner of my home office. My OCD is on another level.

WhiteIphone5 · Dec 22, 2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Macman45

That looks nice....No good for me though....I've just got too much stuff and gave up all hope years ago of ever having a tidy organised desk....I get by..

I have the same desk, I love L shaped desks

dinggus · Dec 23, 2012, 11:41 PM

I'd use an L-shaped desk, but right now I'm going to rearrange my area tomorrow and work with some things.

Jessica Lares · Dec 22, 2012, 05:47 AM

It doesn't sound like you have a real issue, other than your desk being too small. Build yourself a shelf or two!

dinggus · 10:03 AM

You think my room is to small? Should I just put a new futon in it? Where could I position the tv? I have 2 drawn up that I'll upload after my gym session. Almost done.

Here are my 2 idea's, haha.

Idea #1

or move the middle couch towards the wall near the computer.

Idea #2

I'd even get a corner desk to get more room.

SnowLeopard OSX · Dec 22, 2012, 09:17 PM

The Space Bar looks pretty nice -- goes really well with the iMac, Macbook Pro, and other Apple devices. I'd be pretty nervous about the iMac tipping over and falling over it, though. It doesn't look like there's very much space for the iMac to sit and rest on.

skepticidis · Jan 31, 2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowLeopard OSX

The Space Bar looks pretty nice -- goes really well with the iMac, Macbook Pro, and other Apple devices. I'd be pretty nervous about the iMac tipping over and falling over it, though. It doesn't look like there's very much space for the iMac to sit and rest on.

I agree with SnowLeopard about the iMac falling over on the Space Bar. It doesn't have compartments either, it's just a flat ledge. I'm thinking of getting this "stick" from Satechi: http://www.satechi.net/index.php/com...-usb-hub-black

dinggus · Feb 6, 2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by skepticidis

I agree with SnowLeopard about the iMac falling over on the Space Bar. It doesn't have compartments either, it's just a flat ledge. I'm thinking of getting this "stick" from Satechi: http://www.satechi.net/index.php/com...-usb-hub-black

Looks cool, but I don't think it'll blend in with the iMac to well.

The only issues I read about the Space Bar was that the front USB ports weren't working.

dinggus · Dec 22, 2012, 09:24 PM

Looks just as long as the stand?

MisterKeeks · Dec 22, 2012, 09:48 PM

If you want, you can try out Trimble Sketchup- it's pretty simple to create walls and there is a large library of furniture (including most every Mac) available for direct download into the application.

ODOM · 01:02 AM

I have much items stored on my desk. I used headphone, video devices, game controller, sound system, headphone, glasses, decoration plants, CD's, cellphone stand and eye wears.

octatonic · Dec 24, 2012, 04:32 AM

This is the room:

The only stuff I have out are the essentials:

Pens, USB sticks, guitar picks and a metronome.
(Yes I could use a computer based metronome but the physical one is just faster to use when teaching.)
Everything else in the drawers next to the Mac Pro.

My favourite item in the room would have to be my drinks coasters made from old vinyl records:

dinggus · Dec 26, 2012, 12:02 PM

Nice, I'd love to find the coasters that are like a stone and it soaks up the moisture.

But as for the man cave/organizing my desk. I'm debating between a corner desk, smaller white desk, or frosted glass desk.

Figured the corner one would be perfect to maximize space in the room.

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Dec 22, 2012, 08:00 AM	#12
dinggus Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Jan 2012	You think my room is to small? Should I just put a new futon in it? Where could I position the tv? I have 2 drawn up that I'll upload after my gym session. Almost done. Here are my 2 idea's, haha. Idea #1 or move the middle couch towards the wall near the computer. Idea #2 I'd even get a corner desk to get more room. Last edited by dinggus; Dec 22, 2012 at 10:03 AM.
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SnowLeopard OSX macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern California	The Space Bar looks pretty nice -- goes really well with the iMac, Macbook Pro, and other Apple devices. I'd be pretty nervous about the iMac tipping over and falling over it, though. It doesn't look like there's very much space for the iMac to sit and rest on. __________________ iPad 4th gen Black/ 32GB/ iOS 6.1.3 iMac G4 1.0 GHz/ 1.25 GHz PPCG4 (7445) iPod \|Classic Black/ 80GB\|U2 edition 20GB iPhone \|4S White/16GB/ iOS 6.1.3\|3G White/16GB iOS 4.2.1
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Dec 21, 2012, 10:15 PM	#1
dinggus Banned Join Date: Jan 2012	How do you organize your desk? Looking to get more organized, I get annoyed or something but when I have alot of just crap around my computer desk (and house) and it's not organized I get extremely angry. So, I'm looking for ways to organize. Right now I have 3 external HDD's, 1 portable HDD, a pen holder, the backpack for the 27" iMac, and that is it. I was thinking about getting the Space Bar (http://www.quirky.com/products/22-Th...Desk-Organizer) What do you guys recommend for organizational things?
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Dec 21, 2012, 10:17 PM	#2
torana355 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia	I like that space bar thing __________________ 2012 27" iMac with 680mx \| 2011 13" MBA 128gb \| iPhone 4 32gb \| Nexus 7 16gb \| Nexus 4 on Carbon and Trinity.
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Dec 21, 2012, 11:11 PM	#3
rei101 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2011	On my desktop I have the casual things that need to be deleted. I have one text file where I write every note and passwords (very secure). And one folder called "Stuff", I put there all the crap that need to be sorted out later. I usually sort of everything once and every time I download I place teh files in their folders. For example, audio books is a folder in the Music folder, and things like that. Once you have everything organized, it is easier later on because you have the categories created.
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Dec 23, 2012, 11:41 PM	#10
dinggus Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Jan 2012	I'd use an L-shaped desk, but right now I'm going to rearrange my area tomorrow and work with some things.
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Dec 22, 2012, 09:24 PM	#16
dinggus Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Jan 2012	Looks just as long as the stand?
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Dec 22, 2012, 09:48 PM	#17
MisterKeeks macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2012	If you want, you can try out Trimble Sketchup- it's pretty simple to create walls and there is a large library of furniture (including most every Mac) available for direct download into the application. __________________ Core Duo 1.83 Mac Mini, Dual 2.7 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.8 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.25 MDD G4, 1.6 GHz iMac G5, 900 MHz iBook G3, 800 MHz iMac G4, 500MHz iMac G3, 400MHz iMac G3
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Dec 24, 2012, 03:58 AM	#18
ODOM macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	I have much items stored on my desk. I used headphone, video devices, game controller, sound system, headphone, glasses, decoration plants, CD's, cellphone stand and eye wears. __________________ seo agencies london Last edited by ODOM; Dec 29, 2012 at 01:02 AM.
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Dec 24, 2012, 04:32 AM	#19
octatonic macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2010	This is the room: The only stuff I have out are the essentials: Pens, USB sticks, guitar picks and a metronome. (Yes I could use a computer based metronome but the physical one is just faster to use when teaching.) Everything else in the drawers next to the Mac Pro. My favourite item in the room would have to be my drinks coasters made from old vinyl records: __________________ 2.8 GHz Quad Mac Pro (10GB, 4TB), 23" Cinema Display ; 13" 1.8 GHz MacBook Air (8GB, 128GB) ; iPad 2 64GB 3G; iPad 32GB 3G ; iPhone 4s 64GB ; 2x Apple TV 2.
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Dec 26, 2012, 12:02 PM	#20
dinggus Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Jan 2012	Nice, I'd love to find the coasters that are like a stone and it soaks up the moisture. But as for the man cave/organizing my desk. I'm debating between a corner desk, smaller white desk, or frosted glass desk. Figured the corner one would be perfect to maximize space in the room.
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