In November 1970 a patent was granted for a device dubbed an “X-Y position indicator for a display system”.

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 ...

A vertical mouse is a type of computer mouse that sits upright and has its buttons and scroll wheel rotated 90 degrees. While it functions no differently than a standard computer mouse, it greatly ...

When I first unboxed my gaming mouse, I was thinking about headshots, not spreadsheets. The high-precision sensor, programmable buttons, and RGB lighting—it all screams gaming. This is not a mouse you ...

Your mouse is always there for you, right (or sometimes left) by your side. You might not give much thought to it, but a good mouse can make you more productive, feel more comfortable and help you get ...

No matter how long you’ve been using computers, it feels great to discover a new shortcut that makes life easier. The Windows key is a relative newcomer to keyboards, where many standard keys date ...

Need to hook a classic Mac mouse up to your modern machine with the help of a DIY USB adapter? [John Floren] has you covered. [John]’s solution uses a board with an ATmega32U4 microcontroller on it to ...

Which mouse pads are best? While they may not seem like much, the best mouse pads can make or break a person’s experience on the computer, especially for those using their computers often for work or ...

In the olden days, computer mice traced movement with built-in rubber trackballs. While these balls were a nifty way to control movement, the fact that they were made of rubber meant that they picked ...