Which base pad is better for a laptop: plastic or paper?
Which base pad is better for a laptop: plastic or paper?
Hi all,
I know it's not ideal to have plastic or paper as a base for the laptop to stand on and acknowledge that there are laptop stands specifically made but I am just looking for a cheap way to make my laptop stand taller so I used some of these paper packages:
https://prnt.sc/1sb8f18
I was thinking paper sheds overtime, so I decided to put a plastic mat under the laptop sitting on the packages the air doesn't suck in any paper fibers. It looks something like this:
https://prnt.sc/1sb8ipp
(not my actual mat I'm using)
Do you think the plastic mat is better than sitting on the paper packages? I used a ruler to see if my laptop had space for airflow and it does.
Why do you think a plastic bag helps trap dust in your laptop? Dust mainly comes from the air, not just from the surface beneath it. Do you believe that static attraction between dust and the plastic bag could be useful? I would prefer an air purifier close to the laptop instead of on its surface.
I have tried my best to clear out the vents and swap out the air filter in my apartment building, which should be enough.
I’m using a mat instead of a plastic bag, usually found in the kitchen for protecting tables from stains.
I’m not seeking alternative options, just to know if any of these methods could be better than the others.
I also don’t understand why dust sticks to the mat with static since the plastic is an insulator; could you explain how that works?
If you don’t think it’s possible for dust to come from the breakdown of paper fibers, should I avoid using the plastic mat?
The ideal condition for a hard, smooth surface under a laptop is met if the plastic mat satisfies those criteria.