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With its big rolypoly ball and huge hand rest, the venerable trackball mouse looks like a holdover from 1996. Or maybe 1946—that’s the first time a trackball was used as an input device in a computer.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Trackballs are known for their comfort and precision. When you’re using a mouse all ...

Computer mice are silent killers. For years I struggled with wrist pain, elbow pain, and shoulder pain, and I staved it off with stretches, exercises, ergonomic changes, and what have you—but it ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It all started with Ploopy. “What a goofy name for a trackball,” I thought to myself as I tweeted. “Ploopy,” ...

Let's start this by getting the name out of the way. This device is called the Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball. This is a trackball. Period. Nothing more, and nothing less. If it were ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Have you ever used a trackball? If you suffer from wrist ...

If you're worried about repetitive stress injuries while working, the Kensington TB550 Pro Fit Ergo Trackball mouse provides an ergonomic solution at a budget-friendly price. It's not exactly breaking ...

While mice are usually the go-to pointing devices for computers, there are people who still use, and swear by, trackballs. Our Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Vertical Trackball review takes a look at a ...