Even the latest and most "exciting" mouse mats can get dirty after long-term use. So it's a good idea to clean your mouse pad now and again — it not only looks better but it's more hygienic, too. Here ...

In the olden days, computer mice traced movement with built-in rubber trackballs. While these balls were a nifty way to control movement, the fact that they were made of rubber meant that they picked ...

You should clean your mouse pad occasionally, especially if you notice your mouse has trouble tracking. Scrub a rubber or plastic mouse pad with a wet wipe or damp cloth. You can submerge a cloth or ...

Your computer mouse might be on your desk all day, but it still picks up plenty of dirt. Here are the tools you'll need to keep it in top shape. My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license ...

Your computer mouse contains a lot of bacteria and maybe even viruses, especially if it hasn’t been cleaned in eons. All the sweat and dirt from your hands clogged up on a single device is not healthy ...

Cleaning your mouse may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it should be! Over time, it can gather dust, crumbs, and ...

Just like other computer peripherals, gaming mice should always be well-maintained after being used. Over time, the dirt can accumulate in the scroll wheel or on its surface. By this period, you might ...

Q. My mouse is acting up. It feels like it’s rolling over gravel and it seems to skip. Do I have to buy a new one? A. You may need a new one, but in all likelihood all it needs is a good cleaning.

Clean freaks can relax: Now there’s a pick to scour the innards of dirty mice. Computer mice, that is. Thomas P. Bergman, a management professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, has invented the ...