You don’t have to be a NASA rocket scientist nerd or a Disney Computer Artist geek to experience cold hands working on your computer. Sitting for long hours using a computer mouse can make your mouse hand very cold, even if you are a simple stay-at-home computer nerd or office addict.
Many “nerds” who use a lot of the computer suffer with the cold hand of the mouse as soon as the temperatures drop in their workspace. No matter if it’s winter or summer, if the workspace is cold or drafty, a computer user’s hand can become extremely cold. The most common occurrence of a cold hand is in people who sit for long hours in front of the computer. If a person uses the computer occasionally, or is naturally warm-blooded, they may not experience a cold hand with a mouse. It all depends on the person, the conditions of their work space and their medical history.
Several online forums have polled their members about the problem of computer cold hand. Most of the answers indicate that the cold hands problem is quite common, with the exception of laptop users who do not use a computer mouse when computing.
There is no specific medical condition for a cold hand when hovering, but there are medical conditions with symptoms of cold hands. The most common medical condition for cold hand is “poor circulation.” Poor circulation is most commonly caused by a progressive blockage of the arteries. Factors for developing poor circulation include lack of physical activity, smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Mouse cold hand problem can become very annoying because the longer a person sits and works at the computer, the colder the hand becomes, causing the tips of the fingers and the top of the hand to become cold. fall asleep There are products on the market to address the problem of cold hands that include both USB-connected devices and eco-friendly devices that don’t require electricity. Depending on the device you want to use, it may be a good idea to address the problem to alleviate discomfort while you work. The only other option is to stop working, and that’s not always possible when there are deadlines to meet and computer work to complete.
Geeky hand warming devices available include mouse hand warmer blankets, heated mouse pads, heated mice, and mouse hand warmer mouse pads. Computer hand warming devices range in price and cost little compared to the price you pay for not using them. Many of the computer gadgets to keep your mouse hand warm are available online. Do some research online before making a purchase to make sure the items you’re buying fit your needs.
One such product designed specifically for computer users is a hand warmer blanket bag. It is shaped like a bag and holds a person’s favorite mouse (optical or USB connected) and mouse pad, or functions as a covered mouse pad without the use of another mouse pad. It is made of a cozy fleece blanket material that insulates body heat while a person works. There are no cords to tangle on your desk top because the hand blanket uses no electricity. It’s earth friendly in today’s energy efficient world. It is available in many online stores and is not yet available in regular retail stores. So, if you’re interested in getting a hand warmer, Google to find locations online or go to one of these websites and search for a mouse hand warmer blanket: Amazon.com, Etsy.com, and MadeInUSAforever.com.
Other computing devices designed to address the problem of cold mouse hand require electricity and are also available online. Available in multiple colors, shapes, and sizes, the Warmer Mouse is a geeky gadget that heats up after you plug it in and stays warm until you turn it off. If you buy a USB-connected warmer mouse, make sure it’s ergonomic enough for your mouse hand. If the ergonomic shape isn’t right for your mouse hand, you’ll end up with a sore hand, especially if you tend to spend many hours using a computer mouse. In addition, the USB-connected heated mouse requires the computer user to manually turn off the mouse when finished using it, or the mouse will remain warm and using electricity after you log off and turn off the computer. There is no heat regulator on the warm-up mouse, so be prepared for a very warm mouse experience. A person’s body temperature is about 98.6 degrees and most mice that heat up heat up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Another handy computing gadget designed specifically for the computer nerd’s cold mouse hand is the USB-connected warming mouse pad. If you currently use a metal gaming mat, it can get very cold during the winter months when warmth is a virtue. Even the most common forms of rubber mouse pads get cold in a cold work area or office space. So, if you decide to get a USB-connected thermal mouse pad, make sure the mouse pad you buy will fit your work area and that the wires won’t tangle on your desk. Many of today’s USB connected mouse pads also come with an additional USB connection strip, making them useful for connecting various computing devices. Which one you choose depends on your tastes and needs. Just be careful, there’s a lot of junk out there, so buy from a reputable seller who stands behind their products, offers return policies, and will refund you if you’re not happy with the purchase.
If you suffer from a computer with a cold hand and you haven’t taken the proper steps to fix the problem, hopefully you will now. For more information on how to keep your cold mouse hand warm, search Google, Yahoo! or MSN. There are several blogs dedicated to the cold hand condition of the mouse. Regardless of what action you take, knowing that relief is available can help the next time your mouse hand gets cold.