• mercano@lemmy.world
        28·
        3 months ago

        Same. The mouse is always something I’m going to use on the desk next to the computer. I don’t understand the advantage of making it wireless, that’d just be one more battery for me to keep charged. Honestly, if I had a wireless mouse I’d probably just leave it plugged in to the charger as I use it. (And don’t get me started on Apple’s mouse charge port on the bottom.)

        • i078@europe.pub
          30·
          3 months ago

          These generations of wireless mouses are fine. The advantage, as small as it is, is less drag from the wire and not having to juggle with wires when working with a laptop. Given the batteries these days I’m fine with wireless.

          Now I do not have the same view on wireless keyboards as these are pretty much stationary by default.

          • bisby@lemmy.world
            61·
            3 months ago

            The batteries are my main issue.

            12 hour battery? I charge every night.

            4 day battery life? I forget to charge until it dies, and then it dies in the middle of using it.

            The mouse I have is only wireless for the “less drag while gaming” aspect but the cable is actually super nice, so I dont even mind the cable… I just leave it plugged in now.

            • Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
              4·
              3 months ago

              My laptop’s wireless mouse has used the same AAA battery for months, and it gets used regularly. It’s not daily, but it’s at least a few times a week for an hour, and usually a lot more.

              My wired mouse on my PC gets used about the same amount, but the cable occasionally catches under the corner of the keyboard. It’s not helped by the fact that I move the keyboard around depending on what I’m doing. That’s also the reason I’m considering a wireless keyboard as well though.

              • huppakee@piefed.socialEnglish
                3·
                3 months ago

                I had a wireless keyboard where the internal battery was total crap, had to keep it plugged in because it would drain within an hour. Got one with replace batteries, plenty of those available. Might be safer bet for you as well.

            • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
              1·
              3 months ago

              Mine lasts several weeks. Also, it has a little light that turns red when it’s low (as in, needs charging within a few days). It can also be used while charging without much issue. When I see the red light, I just plug it in while I’m not using it or doing something like watching media. It’s really convenient. I have a mouse bungee, from when I had wired, and the cable just sits there waiting until it’s needed.

            • halcyoncmdr@piefed.socialEnglish
              1·
              3 months ago

              The mouse I have is only wireless for the “less drag while gaming” aspect but the cable is actually super nice, so I dont even mind the cable… I just leave it plugged in now.

              This is what I do. The mouse is plugged in most of the time but if I’m playing a game or working in like Photoshop, it comes off for the freedom of movement.

          • halcyoncmdr@piefed.socialEnglish
            4·
            3 months ago

            On the keyboard side it’s nice if your setup has you moving the keyboard to store it when not using the computer, eating when watching media, etc.

        • bitjunkie@lemmy.world
          6·
          3 months ago

          I think the main selling point was less the mobility and more that the cord didn’t get caught on things. Still not a huge concern, imo.

        • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.org
          3·
          3 months ago

          I work tech support. And I’m often working in weird or cramped places on site with my laptop.
          I hate using the touchpad! So I always bring a wireless mouse.
          It’s a lot more convenient than a wired one.
          Also, I can connect the laptop to a TV and watch movies from streaming sites, using the mouse as a remote while I’m on the couch.

        • Rhaedas@fedia.io
          2·
          3 months ago

          I actually do this. I have a small power bank I keep the mouse hooked up to, and when it falls low enough it taps into it. Every few weeks or even a month I recharge the bank up. But wires being a problem will depend on your setup and desk real estate. This doesn’t bother me, but having a wired keyboard would lose some space, so I’m glad for my wireless there. And that’s even less of a hassle, as it’s still running off the original batteries it came with years (and years!) ago. Makes sense, there is very little power usage there being a boring old Logitech non-backlit keyboard.

        • myotheraccount@lemmy.world
          2·
          3 months ago

          I used to live with a cat that chewed on cables. Other devices could have protective sleeves on the cables, but for the mouse that wasn’t readonable. So that’s the only reason I know for having a wireless mouse.

        • luciferofastora@feddit.org
          0·
          3 months ago

          I switch mine (and my keyboard) between private PC (located under my desk because it’s cramped enough atop it, to the right) and company-issue laptop (placed atop it, to the left) when working from home. Like hell am I pulling the cable(s) out of my cable management to move it (them) over and move it (them) back, sometimes multiple times within the same day.

          I’ve got my private headphones and my controller wired, but mouse + kb are keyed to the same dongle, which I proceed to move as needed. It’s a concession to convenience.

          They’re also very efficient - I chronically forget to turn them off, but they still last so long that I was genuinely puzzled when the mouse started acting up and turning off until I noticed the blinking signal to indicate low battery. They’re not rechargeable, unfortunately, but I probably should see about getting rechargeable batteries.

          • python@lemmy.world
            0·
            3 months ago

            When you get rechargeable batteries, get yourself some good ones! Usually it doesn’t matter, but input devices are the one big exception because weak batteries can cause lags and sluggishness. VR controllers run on batteries too and some games turn into motion sickness hell if you have bad batteries, so a lot of people in the VR community have strong opinions on what rechargeable battery brands are good (iirc, the consensus is Eneloops and Eneloop Pros are a good choice, but that might have changed in recent years)

      • zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        2·
        3 months ago

        Same here.

        With wireless you get:

        extra cost, extra weight (drives me nuts), either a battery that eventually fails or replaceable batteries that you need to buy and replace, and if its not bluetooth, some usb adapter that either gets lost of broken.

    • Rhaedas@fedia.io
      32·
      3 months ago

      Wired vs. wireless is whatever works for you, but no one misses balled mice. No one.

      • Carnelian@lemmy.world
        2·
        3 months ago

        Whoops! Big mistake buddy, you said something on the internet. Now we’re gonna fight! I miss balled mice. How ‘bout them apples? Nothing is as satisfying as cleaning the lint out of those things was

      • MonkeMischief@lemmy.today
        1·
        3 months ago

        I miss the weighty rubberized balls IN the balled mice! Talk about a free fidget toy!

        However, do trackballs count as balled mice? Because I got one for my laptop recently and I LOVE it. Wish there was more of a market for nice trackballs, with an assortment of ball materials for different inertias and whatnot. Lol

        • halcyoncmdr@piefed.socialEnglish
          3·
          3 months ago

          No, trackballs are a separate thing. And their design is usually better at keeping debris out of the ball meaning less maintenance even though it’s exposed literally all of the time.

    • DragonOracleIX@lemmy.ml
      3·
      3 months ago

      I prefer wired accessories. They don’t need to be charged, and I don’t have to worry about them having connection issues.

      • Honytawk@discuss.tchncs.de
        1·
        3 months ago

        Yeah, and because the distance is less than a meter and nothing has to move between the 2 devices, a cable makes so much more sense.

        I especially loathe wireless keyboards on desks. The thing don’t even move. There is no functional reason to be wireless. If you really want a wireless desk for some reason, just drill a hole and pull the usb cable through. It will save you about 200€ and tons of faff keeping the connection working properly when the device eventually runs out of battery.

      • huppakee@piefed.socialEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        I highly prefer replacable batteries though, as i have chucked too much stuff just because its internal battery died.

  • WanderingThoughts@europe.pub
    49·
    3 months ago

    I did had one support call, a long time ago, where I told the guy to use the mouse and click on the start button. Then I heard the sound of something tapping on glass.

    “Sir, please keep the mouse on the table and then move it. You’ll notice the arrow moving too. Move the arrow to …”

    Yeah, that was still when everybody had CRT screens. That should give you an indication how long ago it was.

    • StinkyFingerItchyBum@lemmy.caEnglish
      47·
      3 months ago

      I did a support call in the 90’s where “clicking the left mouse button” was stumping her. After trying a few variations of instructions, I decided to take a step back and better assess the situation.

      Me - Ma’am, are you left or right handed?

      Her: right

      Me: Lift your right hand, and look at the mouse. It should be a palm sized white plastic device with two buttons, one on the left and one on the right where your fingers rest. There should also be a small cable that extends from the far side and plugs into your computer. The underside of it has a little grey ball in the middle. Do you see it?

      Her: You mean the doohickey on the floor?

      Me: Pardon me?!? Well, it should be on your desk, not the floor. Why would it be down there?

      Her: You mean the foot pedal?

      Me: *light bulb clicks on. Are you really familiar with sewing machines?

      Her: yes, but this doesn’t work anything like that.

      Me: ok. We have found the problem! This is great. First step is to take the foot pedal off the floor and place it on the desk, under your right hand when you are sitting comfortably.

      From there everything went smooth as silk.

    • WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world
      23·
      3 months ago

      I once had a support call where I told the customer to click the Start button and they didn’t know what it was. I clarified by saying that it was the button in the corner of the screen. They did it and then said that their entire screen turned black.

      Apparently they’d pushed the power button on their monitor.

      • drcobaltjedi@programming.dev
        10·
        3 months ago

        To the guy a few weeks ago that said I wasn’t being fair to users not reading error messages and comparing it to a doctor reading your charts. Read this fucking thread.

      • 1984@lemmy.today
        1·
        3 months ago

        When I was young, older people thought the monitor was the computer and had no idea there was a chassi under the desk connected to it. :)

  • cynar@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    3 months ago

    Computer mice is an area where females have completely displaced males.

    I’ve not seen a male mouse at work in a long time.

  • BilSabab@lemmy.world
    2·
    3 months ago

    i had a colleague at one of the jobs who was very conspiratorial regarding all things bluetooth and he wouldn’t talk to me or anyone else unless we turn it off.