[P1] Worrisome static zaps

[May Hall]

I have a little humidifier, made by Sunbeam, that holds a pint of 
water. I also have a thermometer that also shows the humidity level. 
I watch it and keep the humidity level at 50 per cent. No static and 
the little humidifier has a blue LED light that lights up the mist, so 
it looks cool, too.

May

>>Now that winter is setting in, I occasionally get static pokes off 
>>the iBook. Usually they don't seem to affect anything, but this 
>>morning the fan came on immediately after a zap, requiring a reboot 
>>to make stop. I expect the smooth plastic skin has something to do 
>>with it.
>>
>>I use (liberally) anti-static spray around my work area, which 
>>stinks mightily but helps some -- are there any other tips? The wife 
>>doesn't like the smell, but I like even less the idea of my primary 
>>computer dying of shock....
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