http://www.interrupt19.com/2010/01/07/dont-let-winter-ruin-your-laptop/ Combining OS X with your life. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:17:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.interrupt19.com/2010/01/07/dont-let-winter-ruin-your-laptop/comment-page-1/#comment-2201 David Balogh Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:59:04 +0000 http://www.interrupt19.com/?p=690#comment-2201 @ Cheryl: If the air is super dry, a humidifier might help you out. I usually get a shock from my MacBook Pro in the dry winter air. @ Cheryl: If the air is super dry, a humidifier might help you out. I usually get a shock from my MacBook Pro in the dry winter air.

]]> http://www.interrupt19.com/2010/01/07/dont-let-winter-ruin-your-laptop/comment-page-1/#comment-2200 Cheryl Ray Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:12:54 +0000 http://www.interrupt19.com/?p=690#comment-2200 The metal suggestion is not working for me. I live at 6700 feet altitude in Colorado and believe me when I tell you that it is UBER DRY here. I have a big met lid (for a kettle); it is all metal. I can touch it until the cows come home, and I have even sat on it. Still the static shock. Awhile ago I actually touched the metal lid to the edge of the top of my Mac. That created the biggest static shock of all. There was even a noticeable spark arc of at least 1/8 of an inch. Should I go with the static mat anyway? How about fabric softener on the carpet and chair. I've already lost control of the cursor once for awhile. Help! The metal suggestion is not working for me. I live at 6700 feet altitude in Colorado and believe me when I tell you that it is UBER DRY here. I have a big met lid (for a kettle); it is all metal. I can touch it until the cows come home, and I have even sat on it. Still the static shock. Awhile ago I actually touched the metal lid to the edge of the top of my Mac. That created the biggest static shock of all. There was even a noticeable spark arc of at least 1/8 of an inch. Should I go with the static mat anyway? How about fabric softener on the carpet and chair. I’ve already lost control of the cursor once for awhile. Help!

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