Do You Need a New Mouse & Keyboard?

I've spent over 15 years working on computers for a living, and even if you're not a "technical" person like a developer or sysadmin, you'll still benefit long-term from a high-quality mouse and keyboard.

This is especially true for those who work off laptops. Don't make it a long-term habit to type and use the touchpad if you spend more than an hour a day on the laptop. Your fingers will go numb, your posture will collapse, and the daily drag will compound. Use the laptop — just plug in an external mouse and keyboard and put the screen at an optimal distance.

No, you don't need them. But you'll absolutely notice the difference. Your mouse will glide more seamlessly across the screen, and that matters — you'll likely use a computer for tens of thousands of hours over your lifetime, until devices like these become obsolete.

Most people don't realize a poor-quality mouse setup inserts a kind of jitter into your mind. The cursor skips small inconsistent distances. People assume that's just how mice work. It's not. I have no proof, but I suspect it's not great for your brain over the long term.

What you don't need from a "gaming mouse" or "gaming keyboard" is the LED light show. You'll still benefit from reduced latency, higher accuracy, and better ergonomics. The lights are cool and useful in the dark — but optional.