Using a mouse is
necessary when using a desktop computer. However, that does not meant you have
to stick with the entry-level mouse that's provided. And although a laptop
often comes with a touchpad or trackball, you'll find that using a mouse helps
you complete acts more quickly. Computer Decide if you want a full-sized or a
"notebook" mouse.
Skip the ball for
your next computer mouse. An optical mouse uses an LED to track motion,
eliminating the problems of dirt buildup. Optical mice work on most surfaces
without a mouse pad, but if you have a translucent glass or polished stone desk
you'll need to keep the mouse pad.
A computer
mouse with laser optics provides greater precision for designers,
architects and digital artists. Unless you need a truly precise mouse, say for
freehand drawing or modeling, it's better to choose a less-expensive optical
mouse.
Buttons and Wheels
The number of
buttons and wheels you'll encounter while shopping for a computer mouse can
make you want to shriek and jump up on a chair. All of these computer mouse
buttons have a specific function, and you may come to depend on some of them.
All mice now have a
left and right button or a single top rocker button that calls up different
functions when the left or right side is pressed. The left-hand button performs
traditional computer mouse functions, such as clicking, dragging and
highlighting. Right-hand computer mouse buttons enable specialized functions
that are programmed into the software you use. In Microsoft Internet Explorer, for
example, clicking the right mouse button anywhere on a Web page gives you Print
and Properties options.
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