Static-dissipating mousepads vs grounding yourself: Grounding yourself is cheaper and often fixes the real problem

Static cursor jumps are usually caused by you building up charge from walking on carpet, not the mousepad. Touching a metal desk leg or lamp before using the mouse is a free fix. If you still want a pad, brands like 3M and Kensington make them for $15–30, but don’t expect it to solve a problem caused by your socks and floor.