From Wood To Wireless: The Invention That Transformed Computing
The Birth Of The First Computer Mouse: In 1964, Douglas Engelbart invented the first computer mouse. At the time, computers were large machines used mainly by researchers and government agencies. They were operated using keyboards with typed commands. Engelbart wanted to make computers easier to use. He believed machines should help people think and solve problems more efficiently. His invention was a small wooden box with two metal wheels on the bottom and a single button on top. A cord extended from the back, which led to its nickname, the mouse. The device allowed users to move a pointer across a screen by sliding the box across a flat surface. This simple idea changed computing forever.