Clickless mouse
Not everybody finds using a mouse easy. Some may have problems like carpal tunnel or arthritis. Others may develop repetitive stress problems or simply get fatigued from using the computer all day. ExtremeTech gives a detailed review of some new software called GentleMouse that allows the use of a mouse without having to click. The review concludes:
GentleMouse introduces another way users can enhance their computer environment with improved ergonomics. Only this time, we’re not talking about an actual mouse, but software. We were pleased with its intuitive interface, execution, and software options. There’s a pair of practice settings to get you started, and it took us less than a day to get used to the software. We’re not saying that our clicking days are over, but if they were, this software wouldn’t let us down.
GentleMouse is far from perfect, however. While it does precisely what it advertises, GentleMouse cannot overcome issues in certain apps where clicking a mouse is essential, such as when gaming or designing graphics. The software will also add to the time it takes to execute click commands because of the extra step or two it requires. And if you have a quick click speed, you’ll likely have the issue of the Trigger Window pop up unwillingly. These are things you’ll have to get used to, and with practice, they can be avoided or reduced.
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