With more and more gadgets in everyday use, desks tend to morph into oversized charging stations than study spaces. To help manage the labyrinth of cords, try a cable organizer, like this Signum Cable Management System from IKEA. Cheap and easy to install, it attaches to the underside of your desk, and connects your cords to a power strip, eliminating the tangled scenarios we remember from college.
Price: $15