I got this cheap Perixx PS/2 optical mouse for use on my 486. I was running the open source CTMOUSE driver for the past few weeks and never had any issues, but for some strange reason today the mouse started acting wonky. It seems that it will randomly g …

Don't get dizzy with excitement!Back in January, we reported on the computer scientist Dr. Tom Tilley and his bizarre contraption that transformed a deodorant ball, a football, some cardboard, and an optical mouse into a fun, new way to play Katamari Damac …

Hi, I have an IBM 701c with a MultiPort Replicator II.The notebook itself works flawlessly and also all the ports on the replicator but the PS/2 ones. I couldn't get any keyboard or mouse working at all. They have power (keyboard LEDs turn on for a sec at …

I know it might be a stupid question but I still wanted to ask it here.Can you use an optical mouse with a CRT, or can it cause some magnetic interference?Statistics: Posted by eyalk4568 — Yesterday, 16:17 — Replies 9 — Views 259 …

So through some creative buying and asking, I finally got a PCjr Mouse Systems optical mouse and mousepad. It draws power from the light port and connects through the serial port. It's really kind of interesting how well it works for the era is came from …