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 ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

The computer mouse was one of those ideas that changed the world. It was such an intuitive and easy way to instruct a computer, that widespread global adoption followed and the impact of the humble ...

My job as a journalist involves a lot of repetitive tasks — namely typing on a keyboard and using a computer mouse all day. Any job that involves repetitive tasks or stiff body postures can lead to ...

One of the first computer mouses and a coding keyset created by computer pioneer Douglas Engelbart have sold for US$178,936 at auction. Like the two previous such Engelbart mouses that have gone to ...

“Tank Mouse is a brand new computer mouse, inspired by the famous Commodore Amiga 1352. However under the classic look a modern technology is hidden. Tank mouse blends retro-computing passion with ...

William English, one of the key engineers who helped create the mouse and a way to move images on a screen, has passed away. English died from respiratory failure in California on July 26 aged 91, ...

The Magic Mouse 2 was one of Apple's most controversial designs when it was released in 2015. Apple can, and should, make a better computer mouse. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

On Dec. 9, 1968, Douglas Engelbart gave the first public demonstration of a computer mouse. Today we look at the device’s history, as well as futuristic concepts for computer interfaces. Douglas ...

A great mouse is reliable, includes all the features you want — scroll wheels, customizable buttons, wireless connectivity — and is comfortable to use for extended periods of time. But that still ...