Unlike a mechanical mouse (which uses a ball) or a laser mouse (which uses a laser), an optical mouse uses a reflective LED light in order to track movement, which is why the best mousepads for ...

For a young geek in the 80s, the it computer was the IBM PCjr. On paper, it was a truly remarkable leap in technology. With a wireless keyboard, light pen, and optical mouse it was an impressive, if ...

Hi Guys,<BR><BR>I recently brought the Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical Mouse and Keyboard set. Now, when I plug it in on my Susie Linux, it doesn't work at all. Does anybody has an idea on what to ...

Optical mouse have become an essential tool for both casual users and professionals, offering precision and ease of use. These devices use LED technology to detect movement by illuminating surfaces ...

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 ...

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 ...