At this time of year, we should probably refer to the USB Mouse Hub as a ‘stocking filler’. But unlike most of the disposable plastic you’ll receive this Christmas, it’s actually quite a useful bit of ...

Although we featured the world's first exclusively solar-powered computer mouse as long ago as 2007, I think it's fair to say that such solutions haven't exactly taken off. One reason could be a fear ...

The Verbatim Wireless Optical Touch Mouse looks great, but falls flat on gesture controls, which were kind of the point. When Apple's Magic Mouse ($69 direct, 3.5 stars) entered the scene, putting ...

I can’t think of an occasion when you would need a 100% waterproof USB mouse, anyway I am sure there is someone out there who could use one. The USB Waterproof mouse is a 5 button silicone, optical ...

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

I want to write about something a little different this time. I removed the mechanical scroll wheel rotary encoder from a discarded optical mouse and used it in a little project. I really liked the ...

I have a USB IBM optical scroll mouse. Previously I used an adapter so I could plug it into a PS/2 port. Somehow the adapter got a bent spoke, so I've been actually plugging it into a usb port instead ...