How can I replace the mouse pad? Why is it important to have a mat

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

Why do I need a mouse pad?

Firstly, a mouse pad increases the ergonomics of your workspace. The mouse glides less on the surface due to reliable grip and, accordingly, occupies a smaller part of the table.

Secondly, mouse control is greatly simplified. There are even special helium coasters that help support the hand. This allows you to work long and actively with the mouse without pain in the hands.

For an active user, “price-quality” compliance is very important, so many people get expensive mice with advanced technologies. Most often, the choice falls on a mouse with a laser sensor. Problems can arise with him: the laser accurately monitors the slightest movements of the mouse and it can be easier to do on a rough surface. However, on such a part of the table it is not very convenient to move the mouse.

IMPORTANT! A good rug should be rough for the best productivity of the device, and at the same time smooth for a pleasant and convenient work.

How can I replace the mat

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

IMPORTANT! Many people “convict” their desktop of glass, but this is not very convenient for active work. The refraction of glass beams 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 a slippery oilcloth instead of a rug. Some even put a piece of tile or A4 sheet (it is worth changing at least once a week according to the degree of contamination), dressed in a file. Owners of a wired or optical device should pay attention to things smooth and even. It is on them that such mice function perfectly.

But, unlike the aforementioned type of mouse, laser “brothers” can behave not so well on varnished surfaces. They just need roughness. Why, explained a little higher in the article.

Therefore, it is better to take cardboard, laid on the back with irregularities, a dense piece of leather, a piece of fabric, part of a packing box and more.

Is the absence of a rug harmful to the mouse?

You can talk about the dangers of the absence of any substrate, be sure to consider the type of work on a personal computer. If you have it related to leisurely surfing on social networks, with somewhat slow and not sharp page turning, then you can safely forget about purchasing a special mat. But if you are an avid player who spends at the desktop more than one hour of free time, then it is better to put something. First of all, your arm will get tired less. Secondly, the quality of your game will improve markedly: you can more accurately move the cursor.

Rugs, of course, have their minuses and pluses. Of course, the mat is a sponge for bacteria. Its porous part collects all the dirt from the hands, while not letting the mouse control spoil because of this. Therefore, it should be cleaned more often and even replaced in case of loss of normal appearance.

Continuing the topic of hygiene, remember that this same dirt without a rug accumulates on the back of the mouse, so sometimes its speed deteriorates. Clean and watch the back in a timely manner.