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How To Go Mouse Free On Linux · The Kernal
thekernal.xyzMice? You mean the little critters that spread plague and leave their droppings everywhere? I don’t want that anywhere near my computer. While modern applications and operating systems make mice a necessity, it really is not the best way to use your computer. Long term mice usage, especially for people who have arthritis, can lead to wrist strain and injuries.But, contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually need a mouse. If you’re using the right software you can completely avoid one alltogether. I am going to explain what software I use, and how i get around all of the tricky situations where a mouse would be required, so that you can give it a try.
The thing is, the modern OSes and programs have made mouse so compulsory that you can’t really escape it. For instance, if you use a lot of creative software on your PC, can you avoid using a mouse? No. Playing games? No. Making games? No. Browsing the web? You can, but sometimes you can’t because of it’s noisy and complicated nature.
Btw, if you’re on firefox, add this extension if you want to browse keyboard-only “most of the time”.
We tend to think that a pc is used for everything, there are specific cases where a pc is only used for one particular purpose. Or environments where the administrator doesn’t give you the choice.
The author mentioned this at the end of the article, specifically around those counter examples you raised.
Yeah, I know that but what was I trying to say that those counter examples have the most popularity when it comes to end-users using their computers.
I don’t think you’re disagreeing with the point the author made in their article.
I don’t disagree, besides I find warpd very interesting, I don’t know, it makes me think of using qutebrowser