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Using an old mouse that’s constantly freezing or jumping all over the place? Is the sensor or one of the buttons broken? Let’s talk about when you might want to consider replacing your mouse. Table of Contents Basic Troubleshooting Random Jumps or Movement Broken Buttons Freezing or Stopping Constant Disconnecting Basic Troubleshooting Before determining that your mouse is broken and in need of replacement, there are a few things you can try to fix it. The easiest solution is replugging your mouse into a different USB port. For wireless mice, replug the wireless transmitter or reconnect your mouse via Bluetooth to reset the connection. Ensure you’ve updated your mouse’s drivers and recharged its batteries, too. If you’re currently using the latest drivers, reinstall it. Blow air into the sensor to clear any dust or dirt that may be blocking it, using a can of compressed air if you have one. If that didn’t work, try using your mouse on another … [Read more...] about When to Replace Your Old Mouse

The time has come for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a handy deal for Apple's newest iPad Air, which is down to $559 at Amazon and Walmart . Outside of a very brief drop to $549 last month, this is the lowest price we've seen for the 10.9-inch tablet, which only launched in March and goes for an MSRP of $600. Further Reading 2022 iPad Air review: M1, other tablets 0 As we've noted before , the new Air is a good middle ground between the cheaper 10.2-inch iPad and the higher-end iPad Pro . It lacks the higher refresh rate, better speakers, and greater storage space (at 128GB) of the latter, but its M1 chip makes it virtually as fast, its USB-C port and front-facing camera are improved over the previous generation, and its ample display and accessory support keep it well-suited to both media consumption and casual work. The base iPad is still the best value for most, but if you'd prefer to avoid that … [Read more...] about Today’s best deals: iPad Air, recommended board games, and gaming mice

It's the weekend, which means the time has come for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web is headlined by a truckload of discounts on good PC games. Most of those are due to the return of the Epic Games Store's annual " Mega Sale ," which began earlier this week and runs until June 16. As with previous promotions from Epic's PC game storefront, the new sale is most notable for offering an unlimited-use coupon that applies to any purchase of $14.99 or more. In past sales, this coupon amounted to a flat $10 off, but Epic says it will now give a 25 percent discount. This means you won't save as much as before on less-expensive games—a $15 game that would've dropped to $5 after applying the coupon in previous sales will now cost $11.25—but you'll get slightly more back with games closer to full price. For instance, a newer game like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga , which normally goes for $50 on PC, can be had for $37.49 after using … [Read more...] about The weekend’s best deals: Epic PC games sale, 1Password subscriptions, and more