...and they assume that the pointing device is a mouse.

inspiration: I'm using a trackball with my left hand because of a broken button. The pointer shape doesn't make sense since i'm not clicking with my right index finger.

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[–] 6 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I’m left-handed, but I’ve always used a mouse with my right hand... and now I’m wondering if I was unconsciously influenced by the orientation of the pointer.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Mouse with your off hand means your main hand can do other things - type or such. Most keyboards have a numberpad to the right, so the left is the more ergonomic place for a mouse.

    I have two computers, and two keyboards and two mice. I keep a mouse on each side. (I tried a KVM and didn't like it). YMMV.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    Most keyboards have a numberpad to the right, so the left is the more ergonomic place for a mouse.

    This is why I got a TKL keyboard. It took a long time for me to realize how far away I was reaching for my mouse.

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