Wireless Mouse: How to extend the life

Manufacturers of computer mice, completely regardless of the protests of animal rights activists, continue to ruthlessly cut off the tails of these lovely animals for the convenience of users. Wireless mouse It has one drawback: its lifetime is limited and depends on the battery. In this article, we'll tell you how to make sure that your wireless mouse to work the maximum time from one set of batteries or battery.

So, the simplest and most effective way to increase the time between the change of batteries is off the mouse at the time when it is not used. Make it very simple: it is enough to turn the arm and find a dedicated switch on his bottom.

The problem is totally different - they do not forget to turn off the rodent or the keyboard when you turn off the computer. To solve this problem can be in many ways, for example, customize the display reminders using the Windows Scheduler or Group Policy Editor, but that many may seem too complicated.

There is an easier method. He is to change the Windows sound scheme and replace the output of sound and turn off the system at the recorded sound file with a reminder. To create it will need a microphone and any sound recording software, even though the full-time would

recording. Save the file in .wav format and then open Control Panel and Section sounds change the melody is played at the exit from the system in its reminder "Turn away!".

In addition to manually turn off the mouse during the long downtime, Logitech recommends following tips to reduce power consumption gadget.

1. Use bright mousepad. At that time, as your mouse can work well on black or transparent surface, yet it is better avoided as they can cause undesired tracking mouse sensor, which leads to more consumption energy.

2. Try to keep the distance between the transmitter signal and the mouse was minimal and there were no significant barriers between them. Otherwise, use usb-extension and position transmitter and receiver in close proximity.

3. Replace both batteries at the same time. Avoid mixing brands and never allow their mixing types (alkaline and saline). If you use batteries, make sure they have the same capacity.

4. When carrying a mouse, for example in a bag with a laptop, be sure to manually turn it. Although tailless automatically hibernate when not in use, to close the bag, they may themselves be included shake that results in energy expenditure.