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How to quickly locate the mouse pointer on your computer screen

Posted on March 9, 2026

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A while back I wrote a post explaining how to make the mouse pointer larger in response to a reader who was having trouble tracking the pointer on her computer screen.

The solution I recommended was to simply go into Windows’ Mouse settings and turn on the “Magnified” feature.

That took care of the original question but it raised another related question in the minds of several other readers…

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Here’s the best way to open a link in a new browser tab

Posted on October 5, 2025

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If you’re like me you probably want many of the links you click to open in a new browser tab.

Most people do this in one of two ways:

1 – Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking the link.

or…

2 – Right-click on the link, then click on Open link in new tab.

Both of those methods work great in the browsers that support them, but there’s an even better way to get a link to open in a new tab… [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I switch the functions of the mouse buttons in Windows?

Posted on March 2, 2025

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Question from Ethan: I recently bought my first Windows computer (an Acer laptop) and I like it ok.

The thing is, I’m left-handed and I find using the left and right mouse buttons to be very awkward.

Someone told me you can switch the functions of the mouse buttons in Windows so left-handed people can click the primary button with their index fingers. Can you tell me how to make this switch? [Read more…]

Q&A: Will a regular 2-button mouse work with a Mac?

Posted on February 1, 2025

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Question from Tammy: I’ve used nothing but Windows laptops all my life but I decided to try a MacBook Air this time around.

I think I’m going to like the laptop ok but I hate the Apple Magic Mouse that I bought to go with it. I just can’t seem to get used to it. I guess I’m weird but it just doesn’t feel right in my hand.

My question is can I use a regular 2-button mouse like the ones you use with a Windows computer with it?

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Q&A: What’s the funniest thing you ever saw as a computer tech?

Posted on January 29, 2025

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Question from Kevin: I’m a retired computer tech and I have lots of funny stories to tell from my working days.

I’m sure you do as well.

What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you while working as a tech? [Read more…]