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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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DPI is dots per inch, it also relates directly to the mouse READING, along with the movement on screen. So that said, if you use a 1024x786 screen resolution, using a 1000DPI mouse, it would 'technically' take 1 inch to move from one side to the other. But it also relates to how many 'screen shots' the mouse takes per second. So higher DPI = more screen shots per 'movement cycle' which translates into a smoother movement of your mouse, and yields a higher speed. You can also reduce your movement speed (most commonly done in the game you are playing) to adjust the higher speed. So if you go from a 400 DPI mouse with 4 sensitivity, a 1600 DPI mouse and a 1 sensitivity would give you the same speed, but higher precision.
How much does a 1963 computer mouse cost?
Computer mice did not exist in 1963, neither did computers.
What are the advantages and disadvantages to using a ring mouse?
advantages and disadvantages of ring mouse
Is 800 dpi from a mouse a low dpi?
its not low but its average,800 dpi is ok,......i have a mouse that can exchange to800dpi,1200dpi to 1600dpi anytime i want :DDD
Mouse pointer is the same as the insertion point?
No, the mouse pointer and the insertion point are not the same. The mouse pointer is the on-screen icon that represents the position of the mouse, allowing users to interact with elements on the screen. In contrast, the insertion point, often represented as a vertical blinking line, indicates where text will be inserted in a document or text field when typing. While both are related to user input, they serve different functions.
Why is my mouse not functioning properly?
Based on your comment in the discussion (moving the mouse makes the cursor fly around the screen randomly and exhibit other odd behavior), it could be a driver issue but that is usually not the case since mice tend to work just fine with the driver installed by default within Windows. Now if you tried installing the specific software that came with the mouse, that could be the culprit. In that case, try removing that driver and just use the standard one from Windows.
You might also try using this mouse on another computer and see if it exhibits the same problems. If so, then you could have a bad mouse.
Something else to consider is whether this is a wireless mouse and, if so, where is the USB dongle located in regard to any power cords or other cables, speakers, or other such items. Anything that can put out a large magnetic or electromagnetic field can affect the operation of the mouse. Other things that can interfere with reception of the signal includes other computer equipment (network switch, flight simulator displays (such as I have in my computing environment), etc.), piles of dense material such as stacks of CDs/DVDs that are several inches tall, metal drink cups, and so forth.
Finally, once again if this is a cordless mouse, you might see if the battery is getting weak. When the battery is dying, the mouse doesn't properly track its movement and can misinterpret one "snapshot" of its movement from the previous and therefore make it think that it should move significant farther across the screen than it should have.
I hope all this helps. If you have any further questions or would like additional assistance in troubleshooting, let me know. If you happen to be in the northeast Kansas area and would like professional assistance from my company, drop me a line and I will be glad to set something up with you.
Update: Since I posted this answer a couple of months ago, I have had some other thoughts that might be relevant. First, if the mouse is a corded mouse, you might want to make sure that the connector is undamaged. In the days of old PS/2 mice (the ones that had the small round connectors), one or more of the really tiny and thin pins could get bent by improper alignment while being inserted into the jack and that most often caused the mouse not to work at all but would in some cases cause erratic behavior such as you have described. Nowadays with mice being only USB-attached devices, that is less common but it still may occur. Check to make sure the plastic blade inside the USB port and that inside the mouse connector are not loose, cracked, or otherwise damaged. If there is any such damage to the computer's port, use a different port (if one is available) or get a USB hub and start connecting your devices into it while plugging the hub into one of the undamaged ports on the computer. If it is the mouse that is damaged, replace the mouse.
Second, if the computer in question has a touchscreen, there are a couple of issues that could arise. At the top of the list is a conflict between the mouse driver and the touchscreen driver. Try disabling the touchscreen functionality and see if that resolves the problem. Next, make sure that the touchscreen is squeaky clean. I recently had an erratic mouse issue and it turned out that the problem was a very dirty screen in that it was covered with all sorts of brown gunk due to the client being a heavy smoker. (I used three paper towels and plenty of Windex to get all that goo cleaned off!) Once the screen was clean, both the touchscreen capability and the mouse worked normally.
Third, check the surface on which you are using the mouse. If you have not had this issue until recently and you have changed where you use your mouse, it could very well be the surface. For example, if you use an optical/laser mouse and you are working on a mirrored surface without a mousepad, then that could cause bizarre behavior because of the various paths that the light signal is taking to return to the mouse's sensor. If you are instead working on a very uniform surface, such as an untextured plastic surface of a uniform color, the mouse will have a hard time detecting which direction the mouse is moving due to its inability to see any variation in the surface pattern. This could cause the mouse not to move at first but then, when it does, it may jump wildly due to its perception of the change in its position. Use something that has a cloth surface or something else that gives a more noticeable (and trackable) variation while the mouse moves to see whether this could be an issue.
As always, let me know if I can be of any further assistance. I am always glad to help.
How do you re-size a window using mouse?
The details may depend on the operating system. In Windows, which I am most familiar with, you can drag any of the four borders of the window, or any of the four corners. Note that some windows are designed so that you can't resize them.
When you move a mouse pointer is position via?
When you move a mouse pointer, its position is typically updated through a combination of the mouse's sensor detecting movement and the operating system processing that input. The mouse captures movement through optical or mechanical sensors, translating physical motion into digital signals. These signals are then sent to the computer, which updates the pointer's position on the screen accordingly. This interaction allows for precise navigation and control of user interfaces.
This should work on web browsers, word processors and other programs that are designed to respond this way to the mouse wheel while holding down the CTRL key.
Often you can get the same effect when using the CTRL + and CTRL - keys.
What are the benefits of a gel pad mouse?
Have you ever used the computer so much your wrists and hands hurt from using the mouse and keyboard? This is due to poor posture, and of course, being over worked. Adding the gel pad can assist in comfort, and lend a hand in helping relieve future wrist and hand pain.
Can you also use your mouse when you enable the short cuts on a keyboard?
ya dnt need ta knoe that so theres your answer otherwise go back to school!
How do you turn a wireless mouse receiver into a usb flashdrive?
You can't.
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Currently, it is impossible to turn a wireless mouse receiver into a USB Flash drive.
Logic bombs should not be confused with an Easter egg, which refers to an undocumented, yet benign, hidden, feature, that launches by entering a set of special commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks.
I found that in the security + guide to network security fundamentals pg 52
What shape does the mouse pointer take on when you try to resize a window?
A line with an arrow at each end.
What do I do if my dells computers mouse and keyboard won't work?
First, make sure they're plugged in to the right ports. Secondly, look for a reset button and try that. Thirdly, try turning off the whole computer system. If all else fails, its safe to assume they are broken.
Which mouse pad is better for first person shooter razer goliathus speed or control for 1800dpi?
You just need to make sure its not cloth its made of like plastic because i havea razer and they use lazers and on cloth it will not work too well. Also make sure that the pad is very large.
What is the difference between a PC mouse and a Mac?
PC mice commonly have physical scroll wheels and right click buttons. The new Magic Mouse for Mac has them, but they are touch sensitive, as is the entire mouse's surface.
Which computers are normally operated using a stylus?
Usually touch screen computers use the stylus for pointing and operating. (like a mouse on desktop computers) The touch screen used is the resistive one, unlike the capacitive touch screen which can be used only by a human finger. Specifically, the computers using stylus are :-
- Tablet computers
- Palmtop computer or PDA
- Cell phones with touch screens
- Smartphones
hp optical comfort mouse green scroll light blinking
Scalable DPI is the ability to increase/decrease the resolution of a picture/text.
