Speed Up Your Mouse Pointer

By James Smith

This isn't something new, but it still may be something helpful if you don't already know about it. Does your mouse pointer act like someone gave it Benadryl? If so, check this out and speed it up:

1. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
2. If you're in Category view, switch to Classic view. Open the Mouse applet.
3. In the Mouse Properties dialog box, click on the Point Options tab.
4. There's a slider bar in the Motion frame. Pull the slider over to the Fast side and click Apply. Notice how the mouse pointer seems a lot “sprightlier”? Experiment with different speeds to see which one works best for you.
5. Try out the Enhance pointer precision option too! You might be able to hit the mark more reliably when you do.

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