I bought the new Macbook Pro when it came out and I've had an annoying time dealing with the trackpad. Whenever my hands get a bit sweaty, it becomes hard to use the trackpad quickly because of the friction caused (since it's made of glass, I believe). I know the obvious solution is to use a mouse (or wipe my hands on something every 5 seconds), but for those times that I cannot, what other solutions do you guys know about? any specific products? Thanks!
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Solution for sweaty hands on trackpad?
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Two solutions:
1. Keep the trackpad clean with a 100% cotton flour sack towel and rubbing alcohol (the 70% stuff, not 99%)
---Spray the alcohol on the towel, not the trackpad.
2. Powder your hands up with cornstarch.
Do this and your fingers will be gliding across the trackpad like an ice skater on ice.
1. Keep the trackpad clean with a 100% cotton flour sack towel and rubbing alcohol (the 70% stuff, not 99%)
---Spray the alcohol on the towel, not the trackpad.
2. Powder your hands up with cornstarch.
Do this and your fingers will be gliding across the trackpad like an ice skater on ice.
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