An overview of the types of computer mouse and why their differences matter for comfort, control, and everyday computer use ...

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...

What is a vertical mouse, and is it better than a flat mouse? A vertical mouse is a type of computer mouse that sits upright and has its buttons and scroll wheel rotated 90 degrees. While it functions ...

Like a real mouse, your computer mouse roams around, picking up crumbs and other things along the way. The difference is: real mice bathe themselves. And your computer mouse, well, your computer mouse ...

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 ...