No cables ANYWHERE. Used for programming mostly. The laptop is connected to all the peripherals using a single USB-C cable. Drilled a hole for monitor, drilled a hole for keyboard, drilled a hole for charger, drilled a hole for headphone jack, drilled a hole for usb-c. That single usb-c cable connects to charger and monitor, keyboard, mouse receiver, USB hub, ethernet, speakers on the other side of the room and headphone jack in desk. Headphone hanger and phone charging dock are DIY