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A mouse pad gives your mouse a consistent surface for your mouse to move about on, improving its performance. It also prevents the mouse from wearing the surface off the desk.

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A mousepad is a pad made of plastic or vinyl or maybe cloth that is used when you want to use or drag your mouse when using computers or laptops.

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What is the plural of mouse pad?

The plural of mouse pad is mouse pads.


How do you use a mouse without the mouse pad?

any mouse that is opticall can be used without a mouse pad with no problem. However, the ball mouses need the mouse pad for traction


What is the mouse on the laptop called?

It is called a clicker If you mean the built in mouse, it is called a touch pad or mouse pad.


What is the most popular type of mouse pad?

A thin plastic mouse pad.


Can the Apple Magic Mouse work without a mouse pad?

With the new Apple Magic Mouse, the user does not need to use a mouse pad. This mouse will work on any surface without a mouse pad with the exception of a smooth glass surface.


Who invented the mouse pad?

The first mouse pad was invented in 1969 by Jack Kelley.


What does the computer mouse sits on?

It usually sits on a mouse pad or just on a table


What slide the mouse around the mouse pad?

mouse ball


Why do you need mouse pads?

The mouse pad is useful for both the trackball mouse and the optical mouse. When a trackball mouse is used, the mouse pad is a good surface for the ball to catch and roll on. When an optical mouse is used, the mouse pad provides a good non-reflective surface.


What is the name of the pad on the computer that replaces an external mouse?

The touch pad, or trac pad


Led in optical mouse keeps blinking?

Mouse pad.


Where can one purchase a personalised large mouse pad?

You can purchase a personalized large mouse pad online from the Vista Print website. Alternatively, you can also purchase large customized mouse pads from websites such as Arts Cow and Custom Mouse Pad.