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Desktop Vs laptop

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Desktop computer vs. laptop computer When deciding between purchasing a desktop or a laptop computer, you'll need to consider a handful of criteria and determine what best fits your needs. Below is a chart that compares the two types of computers, providing pros and cons for each to help you make a more informed purchasing decision. Topic Desktop Laptop Cost There is a wide variety of component options available for desktops, allowing for a large range of prices, but the starting point is relatively cheap. Desktops can start as low as $400 for a full package (computer & monitor) and still be a pretty powerful system. Laptops can have a fairly wide variety of component options, but they are more limited than desktops. To get a more powerful laptop (higher speed, better graphics, more storage space, etc.), the price can be considerably higher, ranging up to $1500 or more, depending on the brand. Portability Desktops are large in size and have a separate monitor. While ...

Computer mouse

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Mouse A  computer mouse  (plural  mice  or  mouses ) is a hand-held  pointing device  that detects  two-dimensional  motion relative to a surface. This motion is typically translated into the motion of a  pointer  on a  display , which allows a smooth control of the  graphical user interface  of a  computer . The first public demonstration of a mouse controlling a computer system was in 1968. Mice originally used a ball rolling on a surface to detect motion, but modern mice often have optical sensors that have no moving parts. Originally wired to a computer, many modern mice are cordless, relying on short-range radio communication with the connected system. In addition to moving a cursor, computer mice have one or more  buttons  to allow operations such as selection of a menu item on a display. Mice often also feature other elements, such as touch surfaces and  scroll wheels , which ...