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.

These days there are plenty of ways to interact with computers including mice, touchpads, touchscreens, and pens (and keyboards, of course). But one option that’s largely fallen by the wayside is the ...

The Ploopy Classic 2 is available as a fully assembled trackball or a cheaper DIY kit. The Ploopy Classic 2 is available as a fully assembled trackball or a cheaper DIY kit. is a senior reporter who ...

We use CAD packages in our 3D work, and it’s likely that many of us have become annoyed by the limitations of controlling the view of a 3D object using a 2D interface, our mouse. Joystick-like 3D ...

Ploopy has been making trackball mice and other niche computer input devices for more than six years, including models with classic designs, one of the only decent USB touchpads available for Windows ...

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 ...