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The Computer Mouse History

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The Computer Mouse: How It Worked

[{"selector":"#anim-2b9ed4f0-52ee-4d1a-b8d0-b3a090450495 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 25%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The original mouse had the cord in the front, but they quickly moved it to the back end to get it out of the way. It was a simple mechanical device with two perpendicularly mounted discs on the bottom. Learn more

The Computer Mouse: Historical Significance

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