With its big rolypoly ball and huge hand rest, the venerable trackball mouse looks like a holdover from 1996. Or maybe 1946—that’s the first time a trackball was used as an input device in a computer.

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Like many ergonomic products, trackballs are an acquired taste—often, acquired by sheer painful necessity. It can feel strange to switch from using a mouse, which feels like an extension of your arm, ...

Whether you’re looking to reduce strain on your wrist or simply like the idea of whizzing through documents and websites with ease, choosing the best trackball mouse for you will depend on whether you ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Trackballs are known for their comfort and precision. When you’re using a mouse all ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Have you ever used a trackball? If you suffer from wrist ...

Trackballs aren’t exactly a trendy PC accessory. Their heavy, clunky builds bring dated vibes to office setups. And despite 73 years of existence, trackballs have been usurped by modern mice and ...

If you're worried about repetitive stress injuries while working, the Kensington TB550 Pro Fit Ergo Trackball mouse provides an ergonomic solution at a budget-friendly price. It's not exactly breaking ...

Let's start this by getting the name out of the way. This device is called the Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball. This is a trackball. Period. Nothing more, and nothing less. If it were ...