Many PC users underestimate the importance of the right mouse pad, whose thickness plays a decisive role in comfort, ...

This leatherette desk mat is waterproof, features a non-slip surface, and is down to one of the best prices of the year.

The SteelSeries QCK Performance mouse pads are available on Amazon and directly through SteelSeries. The normal sized version goes for $39.99 while the larger desk mat model goes for $49.99.

Even the latest and most "exciting" mouse mats can get dirty after long-term use. So it's a good idea to clean your mouse pad now and again — it not only looks better but it's more hygienic, too.