…and they assume that the pointing device is a mouse.

inspiration: I’m using a trackball with my left hand because of a broken button. The pointer shape doesn’t make sense since i’m not clicking with my right index finger.

  • AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    21 hours ago

    I’m left-handed, but I’ve always used a mouse with my right hand… and now I’m wondering if I was unconsciously influenced by the orientation of the pointer.

    • bluGill@fedia.io
      3·
      20 hours ago

      Mouse with your off hand means your main hand can do other things - type or such. Most keyboards have a numberpad to the right, so the left is the more ergonomic place for a mouse.

      I have two computers, and two keyboards and two mice. I keep a mouse on each side. (I tried a KVM and didn’t like it). YMMV.

      • sik0fewl@piefed.caEnglish
        3·
        17 hours ago

        Most keyboards have a numberpad to the right, so the left is the more ergonomic place for a mouse.

        This is why I got a TKL keyboard. It took a long time for me to realize how far away I was reaching for my mouse.