Screen sometimes unresponsive to touch

[Debp]

Sometimes like right now, my screen is somewhat unresponsive to touch.

I usually wipe it off with an optical cloth and usually that does the trick. But still having a bit of trouble tonight.

Any idea what is happening? Is there something else I should be doing in order to clean my tablet screen?

 

[St. SteVen]

Use a bigger hammer. - LOL

/

 

[Debp]

Use a bigger hammer. - LOL

/

Actually I am having to tap the screen a few times to get it to respond.

 

[St. SteVen]

Actually I am having to tap the screen a few times to get it to respond.

Maybe you need to lay off the Cheetos.



/

 

[St. SteVen]

Here's my IT tip.
Use chops sticks to eat your Cheetos when on the computer.



/

 

[Debp]

Here's my IT tip.
Use chops sticks to eat your Cheetos when on the computer.


View attachment 38275

/

Now I wish I had some Chinese food....not Cheetos though.

 

[St. SteVen]

Now I wish I had some Chinese food....not Cheetos though.

Last time I checked, Cheetos were not Chinese food. - LOL
I do however recommend the lo mein.



/

 

[JohnDB]

A "touch screen " doesn't really require touch.

There is a grid of wires, so thin you can't see them with the naked eye, that is spread throughout your screen area. These wires react to capacitance which a processor interprets to be a specific location on your screen. Meaning that even though you come into contact with the glass you really aren't touching the wires. Meaning that you really don't have to touch the screen to obtain a reaction from the device.

Your body, on any normal given day, carries an amount of magnetism because of a static charge. This can decrease due to grounding or dehydration of your skin.

Meaning....
Drink some water. Take a bath. Hand wash some dishes. Use a stylus instead of your finger. Lick your finger. (Not recommended for those eating cheese doodles)Turn up the sensitivity of your screen in the utilities section of phone options. Any number of options are available for you.

 

[Debp]

A "touch screen " doesn't really require touch.

There is a grid of wires, so thin you can't see them with the naked eye, that is spread throughout your screen area. These wires react to capacitance which a processor interprets to be a specific location on your screen. Meaning that even though you come into contact with the glass you really aren't touching the wires. Meaning that you really don't have to touch the screen to obtain a reaction from the device.

Your body, on any normal given day, carries an amount of magnetism because of a static charge. This can decrease due to grounding or dehydration of your skin.

Meaning....
Drink some water. Take a bath. Hand wash some dishes. Use a stylus instead of your finger. Lick your finger. (Not recommended for those eating cheese doodles)Turn up the sensitivity of your screen in the utilities section of phone options. Any number of options are available for you.

Thanks so much, very informative!

It seems to be working ok now. So you think my finger was dehydrated perhaps...

I use a tablet. I didn't know there is a way to turn up sensitivity on the screen.

I always thought moisture was bad to use on a screen.

 

[JohnDB]

Thanks so much, very informative!

It seems to be working ok now. So you think my finger was dehydrated perhaps...

I use a tablet. I didn't know there is a way to turn up sensitivity on the screen.

I always thought moisture was bad to use on a screen.

With the use of indoor heat this time of year most people get a bit dehydrated while being cool and not sweating at all.

And touching the screen is not really required...just getting very close is good enough. Again it's about that charge within you that matters. And a simple stylus really is helpful. It's magnetic enough to really make a good touch point.

 

[Debp]

With the use of indoor heat this time of year most people get a bit dehydrated while being cool and not sweating at all.

And touching the screen is not really required...just getting very close is good enough. Again it's about that charge within you that matters. And a simple stylus really is helpful. It's magnetic enough to really make a good touch point.

Any idea why this happens?

My cursor disappeared

Anyone know why my cursor has disappeared? It just did that today. It showed again briefly but is now hidden again. Just now it has appeared again!

www.christianityboard.com

 

[JohnDB]

Any idea why this happens?

My cursor disappeared

Anyone know why my cursor has disappeared? It just did that today. It showed again briefly but is now hidden again. Just now it has appeared again!

www.christianityboard.com

Software issues. Your cursor appearance is a function of software. Usually a reboot will fix it. Because sometimes we leave our stuff on and the RAM (which has certain programs running all the time like the cursor) get confused by being turned off and on by other programs. (Like movies or videos and some games) or the Ram gets overwhelmed and it does not work like it should.

But a reboot usually clears it up.

 

[dev553344]

My cell phone does something weird. I have to touch it once first to get it to respond. I think it's designed that way.