Chapter 1
The Invention of the Mouse
Chapter 2
The Trackpad Takes Over
Chapter 3
The Magic of Touchscreens
Chapter 4
Beyond the Screen
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!
steve Discover the fascinating history of the computer mouse. Learn how Xerox and Apple revolutionized personal computing in this educational infographic.
BETA
steve Click, slide, and tap your way through history to discover how pointing devices evolved.
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.
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.
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?