This holiday season, give yourself or someone else the timeless gift of better cable management. Today’s MacBook Pro and LG DualUp display user shows us one way to make a small but significant improvement in the look of a computer setup. You can use cables with 90-degree connectors rather than straight ones for a cleaner look (or get USB-C cable adapters with right-angle or vertical ends for your straight cables). Check out the “after” photo above and the “before” photo below.
And seriously, if you’re hard up for stocking-stuffer ideas, a USB-C adapter kit might be just the thing. See below.
USB-C cable adapters with right-angle connectors create a cleaner look in MacBook Pro setup
Choose from right-angle or vertical connectors for your straight USB-C cables. Includes 240W PD, Thunderbolt 4, compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3. Works with iPhone 16/15, Steam Deck.
- Allows cleaner look to straight cables
- 240-watt Power Delivery
- Costs less than new cables
- Not compatible with emerging TB5 standard
Redditor ReimanRealm (“RR”) showcased the super-clean MacBook Pro and LG DualUp monitor setup in a post entitled, “Small upgrade, Big difference!”
“Switched to 90-degree USB-C adapters, and honestly, I’m loving how much cleaner my setup looks now,” they said. “No weird cable angles, no clutter — just a nice, streamlined desk. It’s such a small tweak, but it makes a big difference.”
RR mentioned the adapters he uses on his USB-C cables to created 90-degree connectors are from Cable Matters. In addition to redirecting the cable so it sticks out less, color-matching the adapter to the hardware it connects to can help create a clean look.
Adding on, a commenter mentioned it’s pretty easy to find right-angle and vertical (down-angle) USB-C cables or adapters on Amazon. We included a choice from the brand RR mentioned below.
Tip about 90-degree cable adapters and Wi-Fi performance
Photo: [email protected]
And a commenter offered a helpful tip for adapter use:
“One tip on the 90-degree adapters: Make sure your Wi-Fi speeds are as expected,” they said. “It turns out the computer’s Wi-Fi antenna is close to the left side Thunderbolt ports, and some Thunderbolt-rated adapters produce RF interference that will impede WiFi signals. If everything is working as expected, you should be fine. If you’re noticing speed drop offs, though, it could be interference from the adapter.”
Shop these items now:
Choose from right-angle or vertical connectors for your straight USB-C cables. Includes 240W PD, Thunderbolt 4, compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3. Works with iPhone 16/15, Steam Deck.
- Allows cleaner look to straight cables
- 240-watt Power Delivery
- Costs less than new cables
- Not compatible with emerging TB5 standard
USB-C cable adapters:
Computers and stands:
- 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro
- Adjustable laptop stand
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro
- KuXiu adjustable magnetic iPad stand/arm
Display and light bar:
Input devices:
If you would like to see your setup featured on Cult of Mac, send some high-res pictures to [email protected] (iPhone pics usually suffice). Please provide a detailed list of your equipment. Tell us what you like or dislike about your setup, and fill us in on any special touches, challenges and plans for new additions.
