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How do you keep your finger dry for the glass touchpad?

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Philflow

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Sometimes the contact between my finger and the glass touchpad isn't smooth, kind of sticky. If I then rub my finger on the couch it's better again.

My middle finger works much better.

Is there any trick to keep the index finger smooth or dry?
 
Philflow said:
Sometimes the contact between my finger and the glass touchpad isn't smooth, kind of sticky. If I then rub my finger on the couch it's better again.

My middle finger works much better.

Is there any trick to keep the index finger smooth or dry?
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Wash your hands every so often?
 
Philflow said:
Sometimes the contact between my finger and the glass touchpad isn't smooth, kind of sticky. If I then rub my finger on the couch it's better again.

My middle finger works much better.

Is there any trick to keep the index finger smooth or dry?
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It seems the jokes just sort of write themselves at this point.

But seriously, yes, I agree with the above: wash your hands often, it's a good habit anyways.
 
And stop wiping your wet finger on the couch. ;)

Skin will produce oils naturally. I would also recommend just washing your hands now and then.
 
I normally don't have that problem with my old dry hands. However, when I use hand cream it is a bit of a pain. Might be a good idea to keep a cloth nearby. Could help keep your couch clean :)
 
Philflow said:
Sometimes the contact between my finger and the glass touchpad isn't smooth, kind of sticky. If I then rub my finger on the couch it's better again.

My middle finger works much better.

Is there any trick to keep the index finger smooth or dry?
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Just use your shirt or something.. :confused:
 
Make sure you wash your hair regularly as sometimes people can inadvertently touch their hair with their hands (incase some are not aware, your hair can be quite oily).
 
I just change finger, don't have a problem doing so. I actually do it naturally on any trackpad. But after a month, I got used, even with humid fingers, I just press lightly on the pad.
 
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Yeah, when I use any device, it always gets oily very quickly. Every one is different and it so happens that my hands sweat a lot. There's nothing you can do about it: I've washed my hands in different temperature water and wiped them down, but nothing helps. I just have to wipe down my laptop with the provided cloth every so often.
 
Well my touchpad is covered by Bestskinsever so I never have the issue you have.
 
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