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Don’t Buy the Wrong Mouse

It’s 40 years since the first computer mouse went on sale and it’s still our primary means of interacting with our screens. While a basic mouse is generally all you need to point, click, scroll and drag and drop, switching to a superior model can make performing most PC tasks quicker, easier and more comfortable, and reduce your risk of injury. But with so many different devices available, it’s difficult to know which model is best for you. Here we’ll explain how to find the perfect mouse for your budget and computing needs.

Should you buy a wired or wireless mouse?

The biggest advantage to a wireless mouse is that), you don’t even need to plug in a USB receiver, because a Bluetooth-enabled PC will detect and connect to it without one.

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