Mice and Other Input Devices

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Mice and Other Input Devices

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48 minutes

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Mar 5, 2022

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This week on The Context Machine, Bryan and Jeff discuss the evolution of computer and tablet pointing devices, changing up story lines for movies, The Lord of the Rings, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and Han shooting first.

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Mar 5, 2022

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