For years, I never used the extra buttons on the side of my mouse, and mostly just viewed them as a nuisance. Too often I’d click them by accident and trigger some unwanted action, like navigating ...

When you're working on your computer or laptop, the mouse serves as a valuable tool for all kinds of tasks. A left click lets you select and drag items, right-clicking opens the context menu for ...

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 ...

There are generally two buttons on every mouse. The left button is the primary button, which selects the object at the screen cursor (click the mouse) or is held down (drag and drop). The right button ...

A gaming mouse is an important tool, and it’s also perhaps one of the most personal ones. The shape of a mouse is a huge factor in how easy it is to use, and the many buttons and their placement can ...