This section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: conflation of devices that you wave around above the desk with devices that remain on the desk while you apply forces and torques to them. Please help improve this section if you can. ( April 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Gladwell, Malcolm (2011-05-16). "Creation Myth – Xerox PARC, Apple, and the truth about innovation". The New Yorker . Retrieved 2011-08-31. The mouse was conceived by the computer scientist Douglas Engelbart, developed by Xerox PARC, and made marketable by Apple

Larger, heavier mice with a pronounced hump are best-suited for palm grips, as are mice with sculpted, ergonomic profiles. If you have smaller hands, however, these mice may still feel unwieldy with a palm grip. Glossary:Mouse acceleration – PCGamingWiki PCGW – bugs, fixes, crashes, mods, guides and improvements for every PC game". PCGamingWiki . Retrieved 2015-07-26. The Drag and Drop Gesture The drag and drop gesture is a fundamental gestural convention that enables users to manipulate objects on the screen seamlessly. It involves a series of actions performed by the user: Chan, Andrew (November 2004). "The Macintosh Phenomenon: Celebrating Twenty Years of the World's Most Adored Desktop Computers". HWM: 74–77.There are two types of optical mouse – reflective and infrared. The reflective mouse uses an LED light source and a special coating on the top of the mouse to redirect the light at the surface and make the device more sensitive. An infrared mouse has an LED that emits infrared light, which is not visible to the human eye. A photodetector senses the light reflected from the surface. The LED on an infrared mouse does not need to be visible; it can be placed under the body of the mouse to make it more ergonomic by lifting the nose of the mouse slightly off the surface. How does it Work? If you’re working for long stretches of time, above all else, comfort is key. While it might look like it was designed by M.C. Escher, Microsoft’s ergonomic keyboard is built from the ground up with comfort in mind. Reverse tilt angles promote straight and neutral wrist positions, a natural arc throughout the split keyset design mimics the curved shape of the fingertips and there’s ample wrist support thanks to a sizable palm rest. It may take some getting used to, but there’s no doubt that the reduction in stress and fatigue on your joints will make it all worthwhile. Hey, Tony; Pápay, Gyuri (2015). The Computing Universe: A Journey through a Revolution. New York: Cambridge University Press. p.162. ISBN 978-1-316-12322-5.

a b c d e f "Wenn die Maus zweimal klingelt". HNF-Blog – Neues von gestern aus der Computergeschichte (in German). Paderborn, Germany: Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum. 2016-10-04. Archived from the original on 2021-02-25 . Retrieved 2021-08-23. Serial interface and protocol [ edit ] Signals XA and XB in quadrature convey X-direction motion, while YA and YB convey Y-dimension motion; here the pointer (cursor) is shown drawing a small curve. In 1964, Bill English joined ARC, where he helped Engelbart build the first mouse prototype. [4] [25] They christened the device the mouse as early models had a cord attached to the rear part of the device which looked like a tail, and in turn, resembled the common mouse. [26] According to Roger Bates, a hardware designer in English, another reason for choosing this name was because the cursor on the screen was also referred to as "CAT" at this time. [5] [6]A computer mouse with the most common features: two buttons (left and right) and a scroll wheel (which can also function as a button when pressed inwards) A typical wireless computer mouse Corsair’s K57 RGB wireless keyboard is an impressive sight, using Corsair’s Capellix LED technology to offer fully programmable per-key RGB lighting with 18 different pre-set effects. It isn’t all about the light show, Corsair’s full-size keyboard also features six programmable macro keys, media controls, anti-ghosting, a detachable palm rest and responsive Rubber Dome keyswitches. The K57 connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or the included USB dongle with up to 50 hours of battery life. Meanwhile, a high polling rate means you’re getting faster response times. The polling rate is measured in hertz, and it usually ranges from around 125 to 1,000Hz. The latter means that your mouse’s position is reported to your computer 1,000 times per second. Odell, Dan; Johnson, Peter (2015). "Evaluation of flat, angled, and vertical computer mice and their effects on wrist posture, pointing performance, and preference". Work (Reading, Mass.). 52 (2): 245–253. doi: 10.3233/WOR-152167. ISSN 1875-9270. PMID 26444940.

Our experienced team of writers and editors scour the available information about the laptop and put it through its paces to determine which is best for you. But before they start, the testing team subjects each system to a rigorous regimen of synthetic and real-world tests to see how a system handles the type of work and games you’re most likely to throw at it. Works on rough surface: Mechanical mouse can work on various surfaces specially for rough surface. Therefore there is no restriction of smooth or proper surface for mechanical mouse. Telefunken's "Rollkugel" ". Missoula, Montana, US: oldmouse.com. 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-08-22 . Retrieved 2021-08-23. Nakamura, S.; Tsukamoto, M.; Nishio, S. (26–28 August 2001). "Design and implementation of the double mouse system for a Window environment". 2001 IEEE Pacific Rim Conference on Communications, Computers and Signal Processing (IEEE Cat. No.01CH37233). IEEE Pacific Rim Conference on Communications, Computers and Signal Processing. Vol.1. IEEE. pp.204–207. doi: 10.1109/PACRIM.2001.953558. hdl: 11094/14053. ISBN 0-7803-7080-5.

a b "The Xerox Mouse Commercialized". Making the Macintosh: Technology and Culture in Silicon Valley. Archived from the original on 2010-07-21. The SteelSeries Aerox 9 is the one of the best you can get in terms of build quality and performance if you'relooking for a premium quality gaming mouse that’s built specifically for MMO or MOBA gaming. But, while some MMO gaming mouse are built with heft, something that some gamers prefer we're sure, this offering from SteelSeries sets itself apart with an ultra-lightweight of 89g. Logitech’s HERO 16K sensor goes up to a whopping 16,000 DPI (or 25,600 via software), 450 IPS and 40G. Logitech also claims it eats less battery than sensors like the Pixart PMW3366. The vendor says the mouse will last up to 48 hours with RGB lighting on and 60 hours without the flash. After about 30 hours with the mouse on, with both RGB on and off, I didn’t even make a dent in its battery life meter. The mousepad, the most common mouse accessory, appears most commonly in conjunction with mechanical mice, because to roll smoothly the ball requires more friction than common desk surfaces usually provide. So-called "hard mousepads" for gamers or optical/laser mice also exist.