On this day, 35 years ago, Xerox released the first commercially available computer intended for use with a mouse. The Star, as it was called, wasn’t a particularly big success, but Xerox’s work ...

The computer mouse was one of those ideas that changed the world. It was such an intuitive and easy way to instruct a computer, that widespread global adoption followed and the impact of the humble ...

A very rare piece of computer history is up for grabs at RR Auctions. The early three-button "X-Y" mouse, designed by computer pioneer Douglas Engelbart, is the direct ancestor of today's ubiquitous ...

An overview of the types of computer mouse and why their differences matter for comfort, control, and everyday computer use ...

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 ...