Q. My mouse is acting up. It feels like it’s rolling over gravel and it seems to skip. Do I have to buy a new one? A. You may need a new one, but in all likelihood all it needs is a good cleaning.

Logitech's mice, including the TrackMan Marble and the M750, feature a trackball that enables you to navigate with your finger instead of your hand and wrist. Rolling the trackball with a finger moves ...

Optical mice are both user-friendly and compatible with a wide variety of computers. Like other mice, however, they are not immune to accumulated dust and debris. By keeping your optical mouse clean, ...

Reader John Boyd finds that his Mighty Mouse is disinclined to scroll. He writes: The scroll ball on my Might Mouse has stopped working yet again. I’ve tried turning it upside down, etc. like I’ve ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If your keyboard’s got that one (or more) key that sticks ...

Even the best keyboards get dirty, but no one likes to use a dirty computer accessories. A wipe here and a spray of compressed air there will help you keep your peripherals clean, but this routine ...