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A pointing device consisting of a ball held by a socket that contains sensors to detect rotation of the ball about two axes.

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remedy for a no scroll wheel trackball?

I am thinking to buy an trackball and my option is Logitech trackman marble. But then I found that there is no scroll wheel. How do you tackle with that? Do I definitely want to buy a trackball with scroll wheel? I scroll a lot using facebook. I…
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Same WIRELESS mouse + keyboard (Logitech Unifying) for two different computers?

I have a mouse and keyboard with the Logitech Unifying receiver. I have two of those receivers, one in my desktop and one in my laptop. It is quite a pain to actually unpair and repair the mouse+keyboard from one PC to the other. (I think…
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Which trackball is better to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome?

I am starting to see signs of carpal tunnel syndrome on my right hand whenever I use a regular computer mouse. After some research, the trackball seems most appropriate to alleviate the wrist pains. The problem is that there are 2 main versions: The…
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Use trackball to scroll, zoom, etc

I've got a Logitech Marble Trackball (which is great, btw). By setting one of the extra buttons as a "middle" mouse button, when I click it, many apps (like browsers) will start "scrolling mode" so that moving the trackball will scroll up and down.…
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How do I emulate a scroll wheel in Ubuntu 10.04?

I have a Kensington Orbital Optical trackball. This has two buttons and a trackball. I am using Ubuntu 10.04. I wish to set this up so that when I click and hold the right mouse button (button 3 according to xev) and move the trackball, I get mouse…
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Are there any alternatives to the Apple Mighty Mouse that have the small trackball for scrolling?

Other than the Mighty Mouse itself, that is, as I don't like their tactile "feel". Preferably with: USB interface OSX/Windows support 3+ buttons
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Achieving precise mouse movement despite trembling fingers

I take some medication that causes a constant tremor in my fingers. My old mouse recently died, and I had read that people with essential tremor do better with a trackball, so I bought one. However, it turns out that, at least with the Logitech…
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Trackball alternatives

Are there any trackball manufacturers other than Logitech or Kensington who make a trackball that has most, if not all, of the following design specifications: Large ball to be manipulated by the fingers rather than the thumb. Buttons that serve…
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How to scroll in browser with Logitech Trackman Marble?

I have a Logitech Trackman Marble and I really love it. I spend a lot of time on web browser and code editors. I was wondering if there could be a feature like when I press Option Key the trackball becomes a scroll wheel. So that I can use the…
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Scroll modifier for mouse/trackball in windows

I have a trackball (Logitech Trackman Marble in this case, though this could apply to any mouse or pointing device) where I would like to use one of the buttons as a middle-click when I click it, but to trigger scrolling action when I hold it down…
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How to turn USB-connected device on and off in linux?

I am using Kensington Expert Mouse, a trackball, which usually works. However, sometimes, after system goes to sleep, it stops reacting to the movement of the ball. Under Windows, i can go to the device manager and disable-enable the device, which…
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Prevent sun interference with optical trackball?

I have a Logitech Trackman that recently began showing weird behavior: slow pointer, random pointer movements. As it turns out, it was due to a newfound exposure to sunlight. (Yay for windows!) Any ideas how to prevent interference caused by the…
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How to adjust mouse speed multiplier for multiple mice individually?

Possible Duplicate: Configuring Separate Accelerations for Mice (Per-Pointer Speeds) I have a laptop with a Synaptics touchpad, a wireless Logitech laser mouse (USB) and an X-Gaming X-Arcade trackball (connected via USB). The X-Arcade trackball…
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How does a trackball reduce pain caused by RSI?

I developed RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) in my index fingers due excessive mouse clicking. I might consider a trackball as many people suggested. But how does trackball help? I can see it get 2 buttons and a ball which require some fingers to…
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Is a trackball a mouse?

The question is in regard to the devices found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Trackballs/ Are they by definition computer mice? The mice I have seen have been designed with: Rollerball (ball on the bottom). Optical (laser on the bottom). But a…
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