The optical chip outputs serial information to the USB chip in the mouse. [Sprite_tm] wired the optical chip to a parallel port and wrote a simple program to interpret the data. Not really useful ...

Practically speaking, anything below 1,000Hz is not highly recommended on modern equipment — mice that are 500Hz or below ...

Here’s an easy hack compared to our usual craziness. Reader [Alex Dawson] was having issues with his Apple Pro Optical mouse. The new mouse had broken its USB cable connection internally due to ...

The simple, ambidextrous design and budget-friendly price tag make this Razer gaming mouse make it easy to see how it's one ...

With a top rodent, every click or swipe takes you closer to winning in the best PC games, but a poor mouse that’s slow and unreliable can cost you the game. Do you want a wired or wireless ...

Is it time to ditch that old PC mouse, or move beyond your laptop's touchpad? Check out our click-worthy advice on buying mice for work or play, plus thorough reviews of the newest models.

HP X1000 Wired USB Mouse with 3 Handy Buttons, Fast-Moving Scroll Wheel and Optical Sensor works on most Surfaces, 3 years warranty The Logitech M90 sports an understated look with matte black ...

Ironically, this announcement came nearly 40 years to the day that the first Microsoft Mouse was sold. That happened on May 2, 1983, and it would be the first of many, many PC mice of all ...

The Dell USB Wired Keyboard & Mouse Combo is a good option if you are looking for a sturdy option. It comes with the full-sized Dell KB216 keyboard and the three-button MS116 optical mouse.

Apple’s Magic peripherals have consistently received heavy criticism for years now. The mouse is designed incredibly ...

A mouse that uses light to detect movement. Introduced in the late 1990s, optical mice superseded mechanical mice because their sealed bottom surfaces do not absorb dust and dirt. They work by ...