How do you manage multiple laptops on one desk?

A hardware KVM switch is probably the neatest option if you use one laptop at a time. Connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse to the switch, then connect each laptop. You can change machines without moving cables around.

Check that the switch supports your monitor's resolution and refresh rate, and that its connections match your laptops. A setup with multiple monitors may need a different switch.

If you don't mind moving one cable, a shared USB-C dock or hub keeps things pretty simple. Plug your peripherals into it and connect it to whichever laptop you're using. Mounting the hub under the desk can keep the cable mess out of sight.

Check what each laptop supports over USB-C first, especially video output and charging. A USB-C port doesn't necessarily do both.

For two machines you need to see at once, an ultrawide with picture-by-picture can show both inputs side by side. A software KVM can share the keyboard and mouse between them, so you don't need two sets on the desk.

That works differently from a hardware KVM. Both computers stay active and need their own display connections. Check whether your work device allows the software too.

Remote access is another option if you don't need to sit at each machine directly. Use remote desktop or SSH from one computer, and the others can stay out of the way. It depends on what your work setup permits and whether you need a full desktop or just a terminal.

Don't forget the physical layout. A vertical stand can get closed laptops off the main desk surface, with one hub or dock handling the peripherals. Just make sure there's enough ventilation and that each laptop can operate with its lid closed.