Computer Mouse-Do I Need One?

[Mitchell]

Computer Question:

I know this may be a some do, some dont question, but, I wanted to get a feel for the number of forum members who use a mouse.

As I've posted before, I have a laptop that I bought in August 2011. It seems to be working fine.

I had an optical mouse which I transferred from my old desktop. The mouse is several years old. In the last day or so, I find I have been having trouble navigating the mouse. I'm not sure if there is a piece broken, or something else is wrong.

I've seen my father use his laptop, and even when hes home, he told me he doesnt use a mouse, as he doesnt find it necessary. I tried to disconnect my mouse after I started having trouble with it, but find I'm having trouble controlling the computer as I've seen my father do, when the mouse isnt plugged in.

I realize I may need another mouse, and that such is not a major expense. I'm just wondering if anyone might have an idea what might be wrong with my mouse, and whether or not I need a mouse at all.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mitch

 

[kurchatovium]

I never use a mouse with a laptop. I guess I have just gotten use to the widdle pad thingie I guess.

 

[Ticklerguy4u]

I hate not using a mouse. its easier to scroll down using the wheel then the side bar. I seem to point and click faster moving it then rubbing my finger across the pad. Sometimes when turning on computer it doesn't always but I just "restart" my laptop and it works. The most it takes is two trie but that is less time it takes to using the pad. Plus, my pad is sensitive. It always clicks on links I am passing by with the arrow. grrr hate it.

 

[Jagermeistered]

Get one of those trackball peripherals if you want to be a lazy ass. I enjoy the touchscreen, while I am posting this on my iPhone. 🙂

 

[kopfhorer]

One of those miniature mice is a godsend when working with a laptop. I'll use the built-in touchpad if I must, but I prefer the mouse.

 

[milagros317]

I've used the touchpad on my laptop with no mouse since I bought it.

 

[JohnM87]

I only own a desktop and even then I rarely use a mouse, usually just to click a link. I just like the keyboard shortcuts better. Perhaps you could give those a shot and use your mouse minimally.

 

[maniactickler]

Id vote for a liberal before i ever use a laptop. i hate them.

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks, guys.

Maniac, actually, I like the laptop better than the desktop I used to have. I find the laptop more compact.

You, vote for a liberal? I thought I was seeing things when I read that. You must really hate laptops, lol.

Mitch

 

[jhop220]

Id vote for a liberal before i ever use a laptop. i hate them.

WOAH! Now that is a quote to keep!

 

[Jagermeistered]

Id vote for a liberal before i ever use a laptop. i hate them.

Three words: Holy Fucking Shit!

 

[kopfhorer]

Laptops are a bitch to type on.

 

[maniactickler]

Ban liberalism and laptops!

 

[Jagermeistered]

Ban liberalism and laptops!

That is his daily fart-seizure folks, he will be a-ok... 😛