How can I replace a mouse pad?

For many people, a mouse pad has become a familiar thing, without which full use of a computer becomes impossible. However, few people think about why it is needed?

Why do you need a mouse pad?

First, a mouse pad increases the ergonomics of your workspace. The mouse slides less on the surface due to its reliable grip and, accordingly, takes up less of the table.

Secondly, mouse control is greatly simplified. There are even special gel supports that help support your hand. This allows you to work with the mouse for a long time and actively without pain in your hands.

For an active user, price-quality ratio is very important, so many people buy expensive mice with advanced technologies. Most often, the choice falls on a mouse with a laser sensor. This is where problems can arise: the laser accurately tracks the slightest movements of the mouse, and it is easier for it to do this on a rough surface. However, it is not very convenient to move the mouse on such a part of the table.

IMPORTANT! A good rug should be both rough for better performance of the device, and at the same time smooth for pleasant and comfortable work.

How can I replace the rug?

If your mouse does not work without a mouse pad or you are not comfortable using it without a rough surface, you can easily make a mouse pad yourself.When choosing a material, remember that it must be in good contact with the surface and provide reliable contact with it.

IMPORTANT! Many people “expose” their desktop to glass, but this is not entirely convenient for active work. The refraction of glass rays does not allow the mouse to function fully.

If you have a regular wired mouse installed, then it can work great on a polished table. You can also use an oilcloth slippery tablecloth instead of a rug. Some even put a piece of tile or A4 sheet (it should be changed at least once a week depending on the degree of contamination), wrapped in a file. Owners of a wired or optical device should pay attention to things that are smooth and even. It is on them that such mice function perfectly.

But, unlike the above type of mouse, laser “brothers” may not behave so well on varnished surfaces. What they need is roughness. Why was explained a little higher in the article.

Therefore, here it is better to take cardboard, lined with the reverse side with unevenness, a thick piece of leather, a piece of fabric, part of a packaging box, and more.

Is not having a mouse pad bad for your mouse?

It is possible to talk about the dangers of the absence of any substrate, always taking into account the type of work on a personal computer. If for you it refers to leisurely surfing on social networks, with somewhat slow and gentle flipping through tabs, then you can safely forget about purchasing a special mat. But if you are an avid gamer who spends more than one hour of free time at your desk, then it’s better to add something. Firstly, this will make your arm less tired. Secondly, the quality of your game will noticeably improve: you will be able to move the cursor more accurately.

Rugs, of course, have their pros and cons. Of course, the mat is a sponge for bacteria. Its porous part collects all the dirt from your hands, while preventing the mouse control from being spoiled because of this. Therefore, it should be cleaned more often and even replaced if it loses its normal appearance.

Continuing the topic of hygiene, remember that this very dirt accumulates on the back surface of the mouse without a mousepad, so sometimes the speed of its functioning deteriorates. Clean and maintain the rear in a timely manner.