A computer mouse is a device used for moving a cursor or activating something on the computer. A traditional computer mouse has a casing which fits in the users hand, two buttons on top and a ball on the bottom used to move the mouse. There are a number of modifications that have been made to the traditional computer mouse, including a scroll wheel, track ball, optical mouse and Bluetooth.
Types of Computer Mice
- Optical Mouse: Introduced in 1999. An optical mouse works by taking thousands of pictures with a tiny camera installed inside of the casing.
- Wireless Mouse: A wireless mouse uses a mouse that communicates to a receiver which translates the movements.
- Bluetooth Mouse: The mouse uses Bluetooth technology to communicate with the computer via built-in Bluetooth or an adapter connected to the computer.
what is the best mouse for internet browsing(1 Answer)
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There are two types of computer mouse: optical and mechanical. More and more people are using optical mouse because the cursor moves faster as compared to mechanical one ...
How well does the Mobile Mouse application for the iPad work?(0 Answers)
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Do any of you use any kind of mouse alternative for your computer? Looking for something good that has a different orientation.(1 Answer)
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I guess it kind of counts as a mouse, but my cousin likes to use a trackball contraption. He says it's great.
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Fast Facts
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Inventor
Douglas Engelbart
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Created at
Stanford Research Institute
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Debut
1964
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Ball mouse inventor
Bill English
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Ball mouse debut
1972
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