Mouse Alternatives
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Is it the good ol' touch-screen for mouse moving not enough? However the mouse has an advantages. Most of the time (all of the time is more accurate) I didn't notice my right hand moves between mouse and keyboard when I change the mouse-clicking mode with keyboard-typing mode and vice versa. To be a programmer, that makes you really quick in hands movement. (And trust me, that helps you with the girls :laugh: )
How well can you use a touch screen without taking your hands off of the keyboard (assuming that you have a detached monitor)? Unless you get a third hand, someone else's help, or use your feet, you can still try your nose.
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How well can you use a touch screen without taking your hands off of the keyboard (assuming that you have a detached monitor)? Unless you get a third hand, someone else's help, or use your feet, you can still try your nose.
A) Use it the same way as mouse, but screen touching is far more accurate than the mouse. You'll be faster. B) Running on-screen keyboard may do the trick. Actually it is a better variant, since your two hands will cover most part of the screen, then you can access on-screen keyboard and something on the other side of the screen in no-time.
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I had a thought last night - improving productivity using a foot controlled mouse - keeping hands free for the keyboard. 90% of life in VS is keyboard driven, with shortcuts, chords, etc, but you still seem to have to jump to the mouse every now and again - this got me thinking last night that my feet don't do a lot when I'm coding (other than being mauled by the dog when she wants some attention). I was wondering if anyone has tried an alternate cursor control method, a quick Google found that there are foot mice and ones that react to head movement. Cheers Tom
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