I didn’t think a new mouse or a mousepad mattered until this happened

Ordinarily, I’m not in the business of covering mice and mousepads. It’s not that I think they’re unimportant — quite the contrary. I’m very picky about the mice I use, since a crummy mouse is not only uncomfortable, but a serious impediment to work and play. Whenever I need a new mouse, I spend some serious time researching the best options, and I’m willing to pony up for something that will last a long time. Mice just aren’t as sexy a journalism topic as smartphones or PEVs.