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Computer mouse

A computer mouse (plural mice; rarely mouses) is a hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface. This motion is typically translated into the motion of the pointer (called a cursor) on a display, which allows a smooth control of the graphical user interface of a computer.

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Operation

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Connectivity and communication protocols

Operating system support

Multiple-mouse systems

Buttons

Scrolling

Speed

In the marketplace

Use in games

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Computer mouse

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Avg. degree1.99
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Computer mouse

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related to Further reading · 50
Computer mouse → Alex Soojung-Kim, Apparate, Apple Computer, April, Archived, Axel, Buchhandlung Walther König, California, Candland, Cologne, David, Fire-Control, Freunde, German, Germany, History, Human-Computer Interaction, In, ISBN, Jahrbuch
related to Engelbart's first "mouse" · 19
Computer mouse → ARC, Augmentation Research Center, By, Douglas Engelbart, Engelbart, He, Howard Rheingold, July, Nevada, November, On, Paul Ceruzzi, Reno, SRI, SRI International, Stanford Research Institute, That November, Thierry Bardini, Y-coordinate
related to Speed · 9
Computer mouse → As, CPI, DPI, However, If, In, Mickeys, The, The CPI
related to External links · 4
Computer mouse → All Demos, Doug Engelbart, Doug Engelbart Institute, The Mother

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mouse mice computer device also used use movement input cursor button motion one two user control ball first software clicking

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the selection of a menu item on the associated displayinstance ofcomputer mice have one or more buttons to allow operations0.80text
swiping or scrolling to explore different menu levels or activate specific commands.Pointinginstance ofUsers can perform gestures0.80text
the Xerox miceinstance ofdirectly as logic signals in very old mice0.80text
and via a data-formatting IC in modern miceinstance ofdirectly as logic signals in very old mice0.80text
carpal tunnel syndromeinstance ofthis type of mouse is intended to provide optimum comfort and avoid injuries0.80text
arthritisinstance ofthis type of mouse is intended to provide optimum comfort and avoid injuries0.80text
and other repetitive strain injuriesinstance ofthis type of mouse is intended to provide optimum comfort and avoid injuries0.80text
StarCraftinstance ofespecially those designed for use in real-time strategy games0.80text
or in multiplayer online battle arena games such as League of Legends to have a relatively high sensitivityinstance ofespecially those designed for use in real-time strategy games0.80text
measured in dots per inchinstance ofespecially those designed for use in real-time strategy games0.80text
removable and/or elongated palm restsinstance ofSome mice have been designed to have adjustable features0.80text
horizontally adjustable thumb restsinstance ofSome mice have been designed to have adjustable features0.80text

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