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Mouse

A [[Hardware|hardware]]hardware device used to get input from the user, usually to interact with the [[Graphical User Interface|GUI]]GUI.

A mouse can be either wired or wireless. Mice usually are connected via [[Universal Serial Bus|USB ports]]ports. Wireless mice use an internal battery to power RF signal receptors that are tied to the computer they're linked to or to a USB port receiver plugged into the computer.

Features & Considerations (Raw Lesson Content)

  • Because optical mice use light rays to detect motion, they don't work on some surfaces.
  • Some mice have internal motion sensors, allowing them to detect movements while in the air. This particular device can attach to a user's head and move the cursor when the head moves.
  • You can select mice with additional buttons or a scroll wheel to add functionality.
  • High-end gaming mice use a rating of dots per inch (DPI). The rating denotes how many steps (cursor movements) are counted in a single inch.

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