I switched to a vertical mouse and I'm never looking back. Here's why.

The article argues that if you spend much of the workday using a mouse, it makes sense to try a well-designed one, especially a vertical mouse. It says vertical mice hold the hand closer to a handshake position, which reduces wrist and arm torsion and can help avoid repetitive stress injuries.

Reading notes

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• Conventional mice keep the hand horizontal and twist the wrist inward; vertical mice aim for a more handshake-like grip.
• The author says it took about a week to get used to a first vertical mouse, and that regular mice later felt strange.
• The vertical shape felt more natural for the author’s posture while using a high drafting stool.
• A cheaper replacement mouse changed button placement and shape enough to reduce accidental clicks and tipping.
• The author says friends who tried vertical mice adjusted quickly and found them useful, including one person whose carpal tunnel issues improved.
• Vertical mice are described as widely available now, with options at many price points.