Modern wireless optical mice are cool and all, but my vintage IBM trackball mouse from last century is even nicer.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Logitech's mice, including the TrackMan Marble and the M750, feature a trackball that enables you to navigate with your finger instead of your hand and wrist. Rolling the trackball with a finger moves ...

Computer mice are omnipresent PC companions, but prolonged use of a traditional mouse can lead to tired, strained wrists and hands. To combat this, consider a venerable, more ergonomic peripheral: the ...

Whether you’re looking to reduce strain on your wrist or simply like the idea of whizzing through documents and websites with ease, choosing the best trackball mouse for you will depend on whether you ...

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Like many ergonomic products, trackballs are an acquired taste—often, acquired by sheer painful necessity. It can feel strange to switch from using a mouse, which feels like an extension of your arm, ...