Chris Kiick posted about swarm robotics earlier in the week and today publishes his first Hack-A-Day How-To. Old computer mice are being abandoned in droves. They’re tossed out because of dirt, ...

One of the attractive features of early optical computer mice was their lack of moving parts. The idea is that fewer moving parts translate into less mechanical wear and longer life. But even though ...

No offense to [Douglas Engelbart] but the computer mouse has always seemed a bit of a hack to us (and not in the good sense of the word). Sure we’ve all gotten used to them, but unlike a computer ...

Once upon a time, long before smartphones or even laptops were ubiquitous, the computer mouse was new, and it was thrilling. The 1984 Macintosh wasn’t the first machine to come with one, but it was ...

A computer is a complex machine. While most of it works on a microscopic level, it certainly has recognizable macroscopic components that contribute to its uses. A computer can be used to do just ...

Since its inception in the mid-'60s, the "mouse," as it came to be known, has morphed and mutated into a diverse assortment of styles to accommodate efficiency, ergonomics and portability. In this ...

The Microsoft Adaptive Mouse is far from your typical mouse in shape and design. A square black puck measuring roughly 2.3 by 2.3 by 0.8 inches (HWD), the mouse itself is smaller than almost anything ...

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 ...

What is a computer system? A computer system is made up of different parts and each has a special job. Some will be inside the computer and others will be outside. Some parts are connected by wires ...

The best computer mouse does more than point and click: it offers accurate, quick cursor movement without creating wrist strain. Logitech, Razer and SteelSeries produce some of the most recommended ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. For those who may need it, the Microsoft Adaptive Mouse is ...