Chapter 1
The Invention of the Mouse
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Chapter 2
The Trackpad Takes Over
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Chapter 3
The Magic of Touchscreens
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Chapter 4
Beyond the Screen
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Controlling our digital worlds
Ch 1 · The Invention of the Mouse
steve Douglas Engelbart's Mouse
At SRI, a vision grew clear, Douglas Engelbart brought the mouse here!
Glossary
mouse (noun)
A handheld device that translates physical movement into cursor actions on a screen. It’s the reason you can navigate your computer with a click instead of typing endless text commands.
A handheld device that translates physical movement into cursor actions on a screen. It’s the reason you can navigate your computer with a click instead of typing endless text commands.
Fun Fact
First mouse: The original 1964 wooden computer mouse only had one button because there wasn't enough room inside to fit any more.
Quiz
What everyday object did the Canadian military use to build an early trackball in 1952?
Quiz
Which company is famous for making the computer mouse affordable for everyday home users in 1984?