Computer mouse

Keyboards are one of the main ways we interact with our PCs. So it can be especially problematic when they suddenly become unresponsive or locked. But if you're having trouble unlocking your keyboard, there's no need to panic. There are a number of solutions you can try before giving up and just buying a new keyboard. Let's explore your options for fixing this issue. Here's how to unlock a keyboard that's locked. Image used with permission by copyright holder Check USB dongles and…

A good mouse has the potential to upgrade your computing experience significantly. If it’s made with ergonomics in mind, it will feature a thumb rest or the kind of design that’s good for your wrist—a vertical mouse. If it’s a gaming mouse, it will prioritize customizable buttons, a high polling rate, adjustable DPI, and RGB lighting. The features you look for in a mouse ultimately depend on your needs. We’ve made an elaborate list with a bunch of different categories so you can find whatever suits your lifestyle…

Do you never want to go back into the office again? We created a list that would make anybody’s work-from-home setup so ergonomic, so comfortable, so pretty, and so convenient it will make you want to avoid ever stepping into an office ever again. For those currently , they can instead stare at this list with a burning jealousy.Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 Hands OnThere are a fair few ways to modernize your desk setup with new monitors or stands to make your desk the best spot in your house to work. In our…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends For the first time in years, I’m genuinely excited about the Mac’s gaming prospects. This year looks set to be a great one for Mac gamers, with hardware and software finally aligning to bring a bounty of great games and blistering performance in every area. Well, almost every area. You see, there’s still one thing that is holding gaming back on the Mac. No, it’s not the range of games or the performance of Apple’s computers — it’s the Magic Mouse. A gaming hindrance kaboompics / Pixabay…

Lenovo Lenovo has a new proof-of-concept mouse and keyboard that can harvest mechanical energy to remove the need for external power. At first glance, they appear to be a standard mouse and keyboard set designed for gamers. Yet, their distinguishing feature lies in their dependence on manually generated mechanical energy, completely removing the necessity for charging. The wireless keyboard comes in a TKL (enkeyless) form factor with a total of 68 keys, RGB lighting support, and a sleek metallic gray color. At…

Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion of my journey to fix my back with tech upgrades. Yes, I’m still using the posture-tracking app, and the monitor arm upgrade is still a treat. But I wanted to go one step further. For comfort reasons, I needed to drop my keyboard and mouse down a few more inches, and after lifting the monitors up so I could drop the desk down, there was only one real solution: I had to use a keyboard tray. It felt like a betrayal of my gorgeous standing desk to use some piece of faux-carbon…

Microsoft announced in April last year that it was shutting down its peripherals business, which included keyboards, mice, webcams, and other accessories, to focus more on its Surface-branded products. However, if you are a Microsoft loyalist, there is good news. Thanks to a strategic partnership with accessory maker Incase, the lineup is making a comeback. Onward Brands, the corporate entity behind Incase, claims to have secured the licensing rights and associated intellectual property from the Microsoft accessories…

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends The Alienware m16 is only on its second generation, but the company is already hitting the reset button on the design. The m16 R2, announced at CES 2024, has both a redesigned chassis and reengineered thermals, plus one very notable feature never seen in an Alienware gaming laptop. Most Alienware laptops have proudly featured a “thermal shelf” on the back, which purportedly helped with air ventilation and positioned the ports out of the way. The problem with the thermal shelf is the…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If your keycaps had names like Steel Crimson and Steel Azure, could you stop looking at them? I certainly can’t stop looking at this new set from Corsair, which is available as part of a bundle with a limited edition desk mat. These are some lovely keycaps, but they have a couple of issues that may be too big to overlook. It’s a push into enthusiast keycaps for Corsair, and from a visual standpoint, they fit the mark. However, a lack of flexibility with your keyboard layout limits their…

The Apple iMac is one of the most popular all-in-one solutions for creatives and professionals alike, but that doesn't mean it can't be made better. Using some of the best iMac accessories can give it more ports, better sound, expanded storage, or even help your iMac take up even less space on your desk. Here's a list of some of the best iMac accessories you can buy right now. Anker Anker 535 USB-C Hub Pros Puts ports within easy…