Is it time to ditch that old PC mouse, or move beyond your laptop's touchpad? We've tested the top options and offer click-worthy advice on buying mice for work or play.

No matter how long you’ve been using computers, it feels great to discover a new shortcut that makes life easier. The Windows key is a relative newcomer to keyboards, where many standard keys date ...

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

In 1985, computers were expensive, complicated and hard to use. But Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, had a vision for what personal computers could be. "We're just in the beginning stages of what ...

DPI stands for "Dots Per Inch," and it determines how quickly your mouse cursor moves across the screen when you move your mouse. The higher your mouse's DPI, the faster the cursor moves, meaning ...

On Dec. 9, 1968, Douglas Engelbart gave the first public demonstration of a computer mouse. Today we look at the device’s history, as well as futuristic concepts for computer interfaces. Douglas ...

The computer mouse has been around, contributing to the growth and evolution of technology since the 1970s. Different variations and fuctionalities are made possible through this invention and it ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...