Wireless Mouse and Keyboard

Rather than be attached to your PC via unwieldy cables it can be much better to get a wireless mouse and a wireless keyboard. Look for a complete desktop solution that includes a wireless keyboard, mouse, and receiver.

Consider battery life when looking for wireless devices as it can get expensive to keep buying batteries. Rechargeables are probably a good idea. Some mice and keyboards are better than others in terms of battery life so it’s worth checking the reviews about them.

If the wireless setup is for normal, everyday or office use then cheaper models may be fine in terms of lag and signal strength. When only typing word documents or answering emails the latency of a wireless keyboard and mouse won’t be noticed. But if you plan on playing fast moving online games then it’s important to choose a good model.

It is easy to buy a wireless desktop combo online and there are many online shops selling a range of products. The advantage of a retail outlet is that you will get the chance to actually see the keyboard & mouse and try it out. This can be important as the weight of the set up is affected by having batteries inside and you may find that the mouse is rather heavy.

Reviews on the internet can help you decide which wireless mouse and keyboard best for you. Some things to look for are:

• Hot/function keys
• Extra mouse buttons
• Mouse sensitivity
• Battery life
• Rechargeable batteries included
• Palm rests
• Optical mouse technology
• USB Receiver