Mice Archive

Traditional computer mice have been around since the early 80s. Since then, the technology has advanced. Mechanical balls have been replaced by lasers, and wires have been replaced by a wireless signal. But most mice still have the same basic build. They’re shaped for the palm of your hand, and you push them around your desk. There are usually two buttons and, on modern mice, …

As many as eight million Americans are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome every year. Nearly half a million of those affected will suffer badly enough to seek relief from surgery. Most of these injuries originate with people working an office job, lurched over their computers for hours on end. The price of enduring carpal tunnel is weeks of rest, a wrist that may never fully …

If you’re in the market for a new mouse, there are probably no more options than you know what to do with. How do you separate one wireless mouse from another? One thing to look for is the quality of construction. Is it durable or cheap? Will it last you for a long time? Another thing to look for is accuracy. In other words, does …

One nice thing about PC gaming is that you get to choose your controls and accessories. This simply isn’t the case for console players. For instance, if you own an Xbox One, you have a single input: the Xbox controller. Sure, you can modify the controller with aftermarket thumb sticks. If you want to get really fancy, you can use a racing wheel or other …

These days, the vast majority of mice utilize optical sensors. And, when compared to older mechanical mice, optical mice offer a lot of advantages. For one thing, you can use them on a wider variety of surfaces. For another thing, they’re not as susceptible to dirt and grime, and they’re easier to clean when necessary. They also have no mechanical parts, which means there are …