Wireless Mouse RMD

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:17

My wired mouse is playing up, I think it is with it being shoved in my laptop bag all the time... I want to replace it with a wireless one.

Which ones do you guys use/ recommend.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:27

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0088T ... ref=plSrch

Bargain at twice the price.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:29

Mr Dave wrote:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0088T83U4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466587613&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Wireless+Mouse&dpPl=1&dpID=21ltFipXhWL&ref=plSrch

Bargain at twice the price.

Why did you even bother!!

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:32

I was disappointed at only 800 pounds.

But more seriously, I use a logitech m705 with my laptop , which I like plenty. Although it does rely on you being right handed, and liking the logitech spinny/clicky wheel switch.

Findus Fop · **Joined:** 14th May, 2009 **Posts:** 4357

I use this, had no problems with it in the several years I've had it. Not used for gaming or anything.

Logitech doober

Don't get the red one though, my wife got that one and the buttons feel different/less tactile.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:36

You have a wired mouse?!

I use Apple Magic Mices, they're brilliant but I'm guessing no good to you.

Look at Logitech ones on Amazon that are rated 5 star, they'll be reet.

Pundabaya · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5016

I've just got the M705 recently. It's pretty good.

Cavey · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:47

Logitech M185 here.

£12 from Tesco Direct - I'm a cheap date computers and peripherals-wise.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/logitech-m1 ... lsrc=aw.ds

Sure, it's pretty basic but it does everything I need it to do, and is nicely ergonomic. Highly recommended.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:02

Zardoz wrote:

You have a wired mouse?!

Yes an explorer 3.0

I have a wired mouse on my desk in my office but i travel a lot

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:09

Zardoz wrote:

You have a wired mouse?!

All the pros use a wired mouse.

But when I don't, I use a Wedge mouse, which is all right: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-gb ... windows-10

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:15

Grim... wrote:

Zardoz wrote:

You have a wired mouse?!

All the pros use a wired mouse.

But when I don't, I use a Wedge mouse, which is all right: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-gb ... windows-10

Really? I know that it's hard to judge by looking, but that just doesn't look comfortable.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:24

Grim... wrote:

Zardoz wrote:

You have a wired mouse?!

All the pros use a wired mouse.

Your mum etc.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:25

Mr Dave wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Zardoz wrote:

You have a wired mouse?!

All the pros use a wired mouse.

But when I don't, I use a Wedge mouse, which is all right: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-gb ... windows-10

Really? I know that it's hard to judge by looking, but that just doesn't look comfortable.

It's looks super-odd, but it's fine to use. It bends, too, which is nice and show-offy on the train.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:25

KovacsC wrote:

Zardoz wrote:

You have a wired mouse?!

Yes an explorer 3.0

I have a wired mouse on my desk in my office but i travel a lot

Get one with a longer cord then.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:27

Grim... wrote:

It's looks super-odd, but it's fine to use. It bends, too, which is nice and show-offy on the train.

*asplodes*

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:28

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

myp · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:35

Zardoz wrote:

Grim... wrote:

It's looks super-odd, but it's fine to use. It bends, too, which is nice and show-offy on the train.

*asplodes*

Too easy.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:35

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

TheVision · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:16

KovacsC wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

But they are free, am I right?

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:21

Not worth the effort of requesting one

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:52

KovacsC wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

If it's going into your work computer, I'd be surprised if you were allowed to buy your own peripherals, unless IT give you the go-ahead.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:53

Grim... wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

If it's going into your work computer, I'd be surprised if you were allowed to buy your own peripherals, unless IT give you the go-ahead.

How will they stop him?

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:57

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

If it's going into your work computer, I'd be surprised if you were allowed to buy your own peripherals, unless IT give you the go-ahead.

How will they stop him?

Ninjas

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 13:31

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

If it's going into your work computer, I'd be surprised if you were allowed to buy your own peripherals, unless IT give you the go-ahead.

How will they stop him?

Consequences, I guess, same way they stop him from shitting on his desk.

It might phone home when it installs new drivers (I'd be surprised if it does, though). But if you're not allowed to do it, don't do it.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

HP X4000b. Gets bonus points for being bluetooth (so not requiring a dongle).

Then get a pair of these so you can recharge batteries without having a battery charger with you:
http://www.usbcell.com/

Edit: I got mine about 2/3 years ago, dunno if there is a better one now.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 13:55

Grim... wrote:

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

If it's going into your work computer, I'd be surprised if you were allowed to buy your own peripherals, unless IT give you the go-ahead.

How will they stop him?

Consequences, I guess, same way they stop him from shitting on his desk.

It might phone home when it installs new drivers (I'd be surprised if it does, though). But if you're not allowed to do it, don't do it.

We have full admin rights on our PCs. Media can be locked down.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 13:59

Grim... wrote:

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

If it's going into your work computer, I'd be surprised if you were allowed to buy your own peripherals, unless IT give you the go-ahead.

How will they stop him?

Consequences, I guess, same way they stop him from shitting on his desk.

It might phone home when it installs new drivers (I'd be surprised if it does, though). But if you're not allowed to do it, don't do it.

IT people are funny.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49244

KovacsC wrote:

We have full admin rights on our PCs.

*sigh*

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 14:03

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Wait, it's for work. You tell IT "I want a wireless mouse".

the HP ones are not brilliant

If it's going into your work computer, I'd be surprised if you were allowed to buy your own peripherals, unless IT give you the go-ahead.

How will they stop him?

Consequences, I guess, same way they stop him from shitting on his desk.

It might phone home when it installs new drivers (I'd be surprised if it does, though). But if you're not allowed to do it, don't do it.

IT people are funny.

Yeah I am.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 14:09

Cras wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

We have full admin rights on our PCs.

*sigh*

He's wrong actually, but it is very relaxed.

TheVision · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 14:16

In one of my old jobs, we just had PCs. No admin rights or anything. I could install what I liked on there and you may notice that this time in my life coincided with spending a lot of time on this forum.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 14:18

Yes ok. i meant with installing things, and we have guidelines to follow with PC use

Group policies override anything etc.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49244

KovacsC wrote:

i meant with installing things

*sigh*

myp · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 14:26

Tiny lol

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 14:28

Lonewolves wrote:

Cras wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

We have full admin rights on our PCs.

*sigh*

He's wrong actually, but it is very relaxed.

Grim... said they won't let him shit on his desk though.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 14:40

Cras wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

i meant with installing things

*sigh*

go on??

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49244

Your employers sell a bloody product that does management of desktop software installation with no need for end users to have admin rights.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 14:50

Cras wrote:

Your employers sell a bloody product that does management of desktop software installation with no need for end users to have admin rights.

Yes, I get that. We use IDA for our corporate software installs, but I have the rights to install, additional hardware and software.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49244

KovacsC wrote:

We use IDA for our corporate software installs

Huh, that's not even the one I was thinking of (OVCM)

Quote:

but I have the rights to install, additional hardware and software.

Do you need those rights though?

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Jun 22, 2016 15:11

Cras wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

We use IDA for our corporate software installs

Huh, that's not even the one I was thinking of (OVCM)

Quote:

but I have the rights to install, additional hardware and software.

Do you need those rights though?

The corporate laptops are a halfway house, of approved products and self installs. Governed by users not doing anything silly, as should only be used for minimum personal use.

Having used a laptop that was completely locked down. All products on a whitelist, only approved applications drawn down (took months to put a product on the list). Yes this is a more flexible way of working.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38663

We don't let our users do anything. Bloody lecturers would have the place burned to the ground in 5 minutes

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Cras wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

We have full admin rights on our PCs.

*sigh*

So do we, though. I'm root on my workstation.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:30

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Cras wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

We have full admin rights on our PCs.

*sigh*

So do we, though. I'm root on my workstation.

Can you change your password to, I dunno, "password"?

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Grim... wrote:

Can you change your password to, I dunno, "password"?

bro do you even ldap

KovacsC · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:34

I learnt a new term for me today, double bind ldap....

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:36

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Can you change your password to, I dunno, "password"?

bro do you even ldap

If you can't, I debate your "full" rights on your computer.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49244

Grim... wrote:

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Can you change your password to, I dunno, "password"?

bro do you even ldap

If you can't, I debate your "full" rights on your computer.

Your password is on the domain account, so has nothing to do with local computer rights. He doesn't have full rights on the Domain Controller. I fucking hope.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:17

Grim... wrote:

Mr Dave wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Zardoz wrote:

You have a wired mouse?!

All the pros use a wired mouse.

But when I don't, I use a Wedge mouse, which is all right: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-gb ... windows-10

Really? I know that it's hard to judge by looking, but that just doesn't look comfortable.

It's looks super-odd, but it's fine to use. It bends, too, which is nice and show-offy on the train.

How tiny is it? I don't have small hands..

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:20

It's not tiny.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38663

Grim... also does not have small hands

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