Mousepad Mania! Dirty Mouse Balls, Blocked Laser Pointers. Check Your Mouse!
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Is Your Mouse...... ????
Really. Is Your Mouse...
Sluggish?
Jumpy?
Uncooperative?
It might be because you have a dirty mouse ball!
No... I'm not talking about rodents here (although I might go with a different Squidoo lens on that subject later<grin>).
What I'm talking about is that computer accessory that usually resides next to your computer.
What I'm saying is that perhaps it's time to clean your mouseball. Yup, dirty mouseballs can cause all sorts of problems when trying to move the cursor accurately on the screen!
So, this Squidoo lens is an attempt to help you to improve your onscreen experience. This Squidoo lens will not only provide instruction for do-it-yourself mouseball cleaning, but it will also provide ways to give your mouse traction so that the mouseball can do its job!
How do you provide traction to mouseballs? With a proper mousepad, that's how!
You not only want a mousepad that will be functional from a traction perspective, but also something that can provide atmosphere for more comfortable mousing.
Oh, and for "proper use of a mouse", I've recently added a new video that provides instruction at the end of this Squidoo lens. Just scroll down and watch the video there. Be sure to leave a comment on how you use your mousies.
Also, if you like this Squidoo lens, be sure to share it or email it to your friends!
Contents at a Glance
- Cleaning Mouseballs on Video!
- If Your Mouse Is Uncooperative, Jumpy, or Sluggish.... Here's How to Check It
- Ya Got an Optical Mouse? You Don't Want a Blind Mouse--Let Alone Three!
Cleaning Mouseballs on Video!
If Your Mouse Is Uncooperative, Jumpy, or Sluggish.... Here's How to Check It
Nothing worse than dirty mouseballs!
Using your other hand, slowly twist the circular washer-shaped cap over the mouseball to release it from the mouse-frame.
Place this cap on your desk.
Turn the mouse over briefly to release the mouseball.
This mouseball may be dirty--So take a look at it to see if it is covered with dust, fuzz, or goo. It's pretty bad when you have dusty, fuzzy, gooey mouseballs! No wonder your mouse is jumpy, uncooperative, or sluggish.
Wash the ball in tap water, then dry it thoroughly with a clean lint-free towel.
Now that the mouseball is clean, check the inside rollers of the mouse housing.
You should see some rollers inside the cavity under the mouse. These rollers are what transfer the mouseball movements to the computer screen.
You may see gunk (technical writing term for dust, fuzz, and goo) wrapped around the rollers and perhaps clogging them up (another technical writing term!).
With a moist (I said "moist", not dripping wet!) cloth (similar to a lint-free T-shirt or the like), gently wipe the gunk off the rollers. You'll be amazed at the accumulated stuff on them.
When you believe you've gotten all the gunk off the rollers. Let them dry a bit (you can help them along with a dry cloth--again, lint-free).
Then, replace the mouseball, and reseal the cap over the cavity.
Your mouseball should move freely now. You are free to mouse around the country!
Of course, for maximum mouse movement (cursor movement, that is), you need to give your mouse a decent pad--a place to reside. A place that provides traction for your mouse. A mouse pad!
You can find a wide selection here. You can upgrade your mouse's abode... with one or more of the goodies presented here.
Hey, why not have a different mousepad for each day of the week? Or... for real variety, a different mousepad for each day of the month!
Let's go really wild... mousepad collectables--one for each day of the year!
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Ya Got an Optical Mouse? You Don't Want a Blind Mouse--Let Alone Three!
Three Blind Mice? Learn how to clean 'em here!
How to Clean Personal Electronics : Personal Computer Mouse Care & Cleaning Tips
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Let Your Mouse Sail Away On a Blue Hawaii Day!
Mousepad
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Does Your Mouse Want to Tiptoe Through the Tulips?
Or the Plumeria, for that matter?
Flowers Mousepad
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
If Your Mouse is Sluggish, Seeing This Critter Might Perk It Up!
Shark Mousepad
A shark getting a close-up view of the photographer. And, the photographer getting a close-up view of the shark.
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Maybe Your Mouse Needs More Encouragement to Move Quicker!
Shark from Below Mousepad
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Maybe Your Jumpy Mouse Would LIke to Chill and Calm Down with The Water and Flowers.
Mousepad
Flowers and Water
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Keep Your Uncooperative Mouse Between the Rows!
Mousepad
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Let Your Mouse Calm Down On The Patio At Sunset!
Mousepad
I have enjoyed photography since junior high school many years ago. Capturing the beauty of a moment in a photo is an ultimate experience that I like to share. This photo shows a scene from a November
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Cruisin' with Your Mouse! Red-Hot Flyer for a Mouse Pad!
Chrome Hood Ornament, Red Fly Mousepad
During a car show, this chrome hood ornament on a red car seemed to fly when the overhanging trees rustled in the wind.
Mousepad
Price: 15.99
Mousing with Electraglide In Blue!
Chrome Hood Ornament blue Mousepad
Photos from a classic-car show. Images of nostalgia.
Mousepad
Price: 15.99
Does Your Mouse Like To Snorkel? Calm It Down With The Water of Paradise!
Snorkeling in Paradise Mousepad
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Your Mouse WIll Have to Move Right on This Pad. Or Risk Being Eaten!
Monitor Lizard Mousepad
Mousepad
Price: 11.49
If You Don't Like the Above Variety, Here's More!
Your Mouse Will Be In Mouse Pad Heaven!
Crossbones Mousepad (Black)
The popular pirate brand, dressed in its native black, makes a great addition to your home or office.
Mouse Pads for Every Mouse! From the Exotic to the Plain--Your Mouse Deserves a Pad!
ALLSOP Calligraphy MousePad, Love
This Calligraphy Mouse Pad features a Chinese symb more...0 points
Allsop Calligraphy MousePad, Peace
This Calligraphy Mouse Pad features the Chinese sy more...0 points
Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night Mousepad
This is a gorgeous fine art mousepad, featuring Vi more...0 points
Salvador Dali Melting Clocks (The Persistence of Memory) Mousepad
This is a gorgeous fine art mousepad, featuring Sa more...0 points
Razer eXactMat and eXactRest Bundle - Mouse Pad and Wrist Rest
High performance mousing surface is designed to de more...0 points
Fellowes 91141 Gel Crystal Mousepad/Wrist Rest (Blue)
A global business committed to rapid growth, Fello more...0 points
Belkin Standard Mouse Pad (Gray)
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Even More Mouse Pads--For The Ultimate Mouse Experience!
Ephemera I Understand the Concept of Cooking and Cleaning Just not How it Applies to ME! Mouse Pad MousePad
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Microfiber Mouse Pad & Screen Cleaning Cloth (Rose)
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Mouse Pad with marine, washing, cleaning, fish, brush, animal
Professional "Brite White" fabric mouse more...0 points
Mouse Pad with licking, washing, cleaning, cat
Professional "Brite White" fabric mouse more...0 points
Proper Use of Mouse? No Cleaning Required Here! It's a WIRELESS MOUSE!
(It's a Joke, Dudes! No Critters Were Harmed in the Filming of This Video!)
How to use a mouse
Funny commercial about using a Mouse from a pet store point of view *UPDATE* Blockbuster just used the video in the 2007 Super Bowl. I wish I could remember where I get this from. I got it back in 2005.
When You Just Can't Get Enough Mousepads! Here's Another Place To Get 'Em!
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Maybe it's Time for a NEW Mouse! Check These Out!
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Road Mice Wireless Camaro Mouse (White/Blue Stripes)
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Hamburger Computer Mouse
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Iogear GME227RW6 Germ-Free Wireless Laser Mouse
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Pat-Says-Now Body 2-Button Optical Mouse
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Pat Says Now "Love 2" Red Heart Computer Mouse PC/MAC
Pat Says Now is Switzerland's first manufacturer o more...0 points
3BTN Optical Scroll Mouse Solid Bamboo Housing Eco Friendly
Environmentally friendly solid bamboo housingElega more...0 points
Adesso AKP-170 - Keypad - USB - 19 keys - integrated mouse - black, transparent
The 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad and Optical Mouse of more...0 points
There's No Pad Like Home! How Does Your Mouse Live?
CollectorsCottage wrote...
This is a great lens - very helpful and informative. I gave you 5 stars. At this time I'm not able to add it to the Collector Clubs group because it's not a lens about collecting or collectibles, but thanks for your interest. If you ever make a lens on collectibles, we'd love to have you!
Posted October 24, 2007
Mister_K wrote...
Another very nice lens, 5*****
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Posted October 20, 2007
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