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Computer Mouse
A mouse is a hand-operated input device used in a computer. It is used to tell a computer what to do, including moving the pointer, and selecting items on the screen.
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Difference between mouse and track ball?
They both do the same job. And on an older mouse it's easy to see the similarities. An older computer mouse would have a ball underneath. Then as you moved the mouse around the ball would roll and the computer would count the rotations. A track ball was basically a mouse turned upside down. Instead of moving the mouse to rotate the ball, you'd move the ball directly with your fingers instead.
Is a keyboard and mouse input or output devices?
Keyboards are an input device. Anything that collects information from outside the machine, but specifically for the machine is an input device (mouse, keyboard, scanner, etc)
What are the different mouse pointers and shape?
If you mean the mouse cursors then the default ones are as follows (does not include Windows Aero defaults):
- Pointer - Standard cursor.
- Reversed pointer - Alternate standard cursor.
- Pointer with hourglass - Data is processing, but you can still click on things.
- Hourglass - Data is processing and you should wait.
- Pointer with question mark - help on pointed item.
- Beam - Editable or readable text.
- Horizontal arrows - Window can be horizontally re-sized.
- Vertical arrows - Window can be vertically re-sized.
- Diagonal arrows - Window width and height can be re-sized.
- Vertical and horizontal arrows - Window can be moved.
- Pointing hand - Link can be followed.
- Plus symbol - Precision cursor.
- Circle with horizontal stroke - No capable action.
- Up arrow - Alternate link or pointer cursor.
How can you drag an Excel cell without mouse or in keyboard?
You can not use the keyboard to drag in Excel, but you can use cut and paste. Go to the starting cell and press Crtl-X to cut, then use the arrow keys to move to the cell where you would like to move the contents of the first cell and press Crtl-V.
If you mean the mouse cursors then the default ones are as follows (does not include Windows Aero defaults):
- Pointer - Standard cursor.
- Reversed pointer - Alternate standard cursor.
- Pointer with hourglass - Data is processing, but you can still click on things.
- Hourglass - Data is processing and you should wait.
- Pointer with question mark - help on pointed item.
- Beam - Editable or readable text.
- Horizontal arrows - Window can be horizontally re-sized.
- Vertical arrows - Window can be vertically re-sized.
- Diagonal arrows - Window width and height can be re-sized.
- Vertical and horizontal arrows - Window can be moved.
- Pointing hand - Link can be followed.
- Plus symbol - Precision cursor.
- Circle with horizontal stroke - No capable action.
- Up arrow - Alternate link or pointer cursor.
Why can't I right-click on my magic mouse?
You need to enable right click. Open System preferences, click on mouse, and make sure the secondary click box is chosen. Choose left or right.
What is the likely color of the PS2 mouse port on the back of the computer?
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Mouse port - Usually Green
Keyboard port - Usually Purple
It may differ depending upon the motherboard manufactures
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Classification of computer hardware?
Computer hardware classified in two way : Input Device: Like Keyboard,Mouse,Scanner,light Pen etcOutput Device :Like Monitor,Printer,Projector etc.
What are two disadvantages of using a computer mouse?
Traditional mice are limited to two dimensions, unable to point to an arbitrary point in space.
While generally useful as a point-and-click device, mice are unsuitable for freehand drawing or hand writing. These tasks are much better accomplished with a touch screen or graphics tablet.
What are facts about optical mouses?
The computer mouse was invented by American Douglas C Engelbart, born on 30 January 1925, in collaboration with William English.
The first prototype computer mouse was made to use with a graphical user interface, in 1964. Engelbart's computer mouse was patented on 17 November 1970, under the name "X-Y Position Indicator For A Display System". It was called a mouse because of its tail-like cable, but in reality it was just a hollowed-out wooden block with two metal wheels and a single push button on top.
The first computer mouse was designed to select text, move it around and similarly manipulate it. Engelbart's invention was significant for how it changed the way computers worked. Originally, computers had been little more than specialised machinery that only trained scientists could use, but the invention of the mouse enabled it to become a user-friendly tool that almost anyone could use.
The computer mouse was demonstrated for the first time on 9 December 1968, after being developed at the Stanford Research Institute in Menlo Park.
What was used before the computer mouse?
i was curious as well when i saw your question so i looked it up.
there doesn't seem to be a dominant control before the computer mouse, as it was not useful because the computer was simply a keyboard, designed to handle computer code.
the mouse concept was there since the 50's in a military project.
the modern mouse was invented by Bill English in 1972
What are the basic mouse actions?
the basic mouse actions are left click, right click, scroll, drag and that's it maybe theres more but that's all i can think off.
What do you do if your mouse is moving but not responding?
Mice sleep a lot so they don't move much because they are sleeping. If they are always huddled somewhere in the cage, like a house, then taking away the house would make them not hide in there. If it is colder, you mouse will move more.
Which wireless mouse should you buy?
Getting the right wireless mouse is extremely important as they can be difficult to manage. The best brand that is currently available at a reason price of roughly $60 or less is the Logitech Cordless MX. It is the most reliable and durable wireless mouse out there and is the one most recommended if you choose to go cordless.
First mouse invented by which company?
Where did computer mouse got there names?
Doug Englebart in 1963 and it got the name because of the shape with the cord looked like a mouse.
Will an Apple mouse work on a Windows computer?
Probably so. I have a Windows XP partition on my Mac Notebook Pro and the little Apple mouse does fine. You will need a little program called 'AppleMouse' so you get a right button function when holding the CTL key. I can't recall where I found it, sorry.
What is the Role of mouse in computing?
To select any program you want to open
it helps navigate a website/webpage on the internet,
why are mouse and keyboard and scanner an input device and printer and monitor an output device?
Because while a mouse, keyboard and scanner send information to the computer with no information being received back from the computer an output device like printer and monitor get information from the computer without giving the computer any input. In other words mouse keyboard and scanner send the computer information printer and monitor get information from the computer.
How do you work a wireless mouse?
3 things are essential. Battery for Mouse, usually AA or AAA USB input for back of computer. usually the usb has a "driver" on it to upload onto your computer so that it can be recognized by the computer.
Where could one buy custom mouse pads for business use?
One could purchase custom mouse pads for business use from various different locations. There are many specialty shops that provide this service, it would be beneficial to search local computer stores and inquire about it. Also, checking websites on-line may result in finding a custom mouse pad that suits your needs.
The main parts of a mouse are left and right buttons, cursor-moving mechanism and scroll button. The cursor-moving mechanism is a rotating ball in mechanical mice.
What are the Differences between a touch sensitive pad and a mouse?
touch senstive is used by touching only and has same other feautures as a mouse,eventhough the mouse is more improved then the touch senstive therefor the mouse is more famous then the touch sensetive.
