From the halls of a university research lab to the desks of hundreds of millions of computer users, the computer mouse has come a long way. Douglas Engelbart created the first prototypes of the ...

Although today's small, lightweight laptops allow for ergonomic typing and browsing, many users still prefer a handheld optical mouse for navigation. When you need to make precise movements with your ...

Unlike a mechanical mouse (which uses a ball) or a laser mouse (which uses a laser), an optical mouse uses a reflective LED light in order to track movement, which is why the best mousepads for ...

If your pointing device is a mouse, turn it over. The chances are you’ll see a red LED light if you’re not seriously old-school and your mouse has a ball, this light serves as the illumination for a ...

An overview of the types of computer mouse and why their differences matter for comfort, control, and everyday computer use ...

Optical is more accurate than laser. Higher DPI is always better. Acceleration is the devil. Wireless mice are laggier than wired. Your Windows mouse sensitivity setting must be set to 6. If you ...

A good computer mouse doesn’t have to cost a ton of money, especially if you need it to travel, or you’re on a budget. This week we’re looking at five of the best mice on the market for around $20, ...

Currently engaged in an escalating prank war with a co-worker (emphasis on good clean fun), and my intended next salvo is to replace their conventional grey-black pointing device with something a ...

Wireless computer mice have many advantages, such as being more ergonomic and easy to connect. Some wireless mice use rechargeable batteries, whereas others have replaceable ones. Whether you choose a ...

For an innovation meant to make it easier to use a computer, its name was surprisingly unwieldy: “X-Y position indicator for a display system.” The word “mouse” was much catchier, and that’s what the ...

A dirty mouse can cause erratic movements and affect your sensitivity settings. Regularly cleaning your mouse ensures that dirt and dust do not interfere with its performance. Use a soft cloth to ...

Have you ever wished for easy mouse controls to go along with your VR headset experience? Or maybe you just want a cooler way to mouse in general. In any case, look no further than [rafgaj78]’s ...