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Re:Show HN: I built a(nother) house optimized for LAN parties by kentonv on Saturday November 16, 2024 @03:50PM (#42159196)
I mostly haven't used a mouse pad in decades... until recently. I now have a mouse pad on my main work desk because the wood where my mouse was kept attracting weird black spots. They were easy to clean off but weirded me out. And I guess it would be sad if I ended up with a permanent wear spot...

But I think the LAN parties don't really happen often enough to cause much wear. In 10 years at the old place no one used mouse pads and it was never an issue.

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Re:Show HN: I built a(nother) house optimized for LAN parties by buildsjets on Saturday November 16, 2024 @04:09PM (#42159358)
May I recommend the 3M Precise Mouse Pad with Repositionable Adhesive Backing? Dumb name, good product.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Precise-Repositionable-Adhesive-MP...

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Re:Show HN: I built a(nother) house optimized for LAN parties by rpigab on Tuesday November 19, 2024 @04:37PM (#42188374)
Thank you for recommending the 3M Precise Mouse Pad with Repositionable Adhesive Backing, I might grab one for the office!
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Re:Show HN: I built a(nother) house optimized for LAN parties by kentonv on Wednesday November 20, 2024 @09:45AM (#42194321)
Thanks from me as well, I am in fact going to get one of these and if I like it, equip all the stations with them!
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Re:Show HN: I built a(nother) house optimized for LAN parties by zexodus on Saturday November 16, 2024 @03:53PM (#42159221)
> the wood where my mouse was kept attracting weird black spots

Have the same issue, but can't subscribe to mousepads. I believe that's dust getting in the crevices of the wood.

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Re:Show HN: I built a(nother) house optimized for LAN parties by hk1337 on Saturday November 16, 2024 @03:58PM (#42159270)
Or oils from your hand, perhaps?
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Re:Show HN: I built a(nother) house optimized for LAN parties by a96 on Wednesday November 20, 2024 @04:28AM (#42192166)
Once you get oil, dust, or moisture on a surface, dust starts to build up. It's downhill from there. Hard surfaces are easier to keep clean, just don't leave them damp after cleaning, but completely dry and slippery.

The close folding furniture is probably great for holding back dust buildup.

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