Take a Swing at your Computer

Hold your mouse hanging by its cord. But don't tell us where on the cord you're holding it. We'll tell you....

Here's how:

  1. Go find a tape measure. (A ruler will do in a pinch.)
  2. Hold your mouse tightly by the cord, between thumb and forefinger:Measure the mouse

  3. Measure the distance from where your fingers grasp the cord, to the middle of the mouse, around the ball.
  4. Click on the "Set Up" button below.
  5. Moving your hand only a little, get the mouse swinging slightly back and forth (but don't swing too hard).
  6. Every time the mouse reaches the left-most point on its swing, hit the space bar.
  7. Keep swinging until the beep, and we'll tell you where you're holding your mouse!
Swing the mouse