Choose a pretty box and surge protector.Start by choosing a cardboard box to hide your cord clutter. Make sure it is large enough to hold the surge protector, but small enough to fit under your desk.
Straighten desk cords.Turn off everything and unplug cords. Untangle any that need it and run them as neatly as possible along the back of your desk and down the side.
Measure and cut box opening.Place the surge protector in the box, making sure it will reach the outlet where it will plug in. Use a pencil to mark where the surge protector cord will go out the side of the box, then cut it with an X-acto knife. Cut a second hole for all the small cords to enter the back of the box if necessary.
Plug in cords.Run each cord through the opening at the back of the box and plug them into the surge protector. Plug in the surge protector at the nearest outlet.
Secure cords to hide.Use rubber bands and/or twist ties to secure the cords along the desk leg. Place the lid on the box.