what is a mouse in a computer? 


Mouse


    A mouse is a hardware input device that controls a cursor in a GUI (Graphical User Interface) and can move and select the text, icons, files, and folders on your computer.

When and who invented the first computer mouse?

    Computer Mouse was invented and developed by Douglas Engelbart, patented during the 1960s and on November 17, 1970, with the help of Bill English.

    The mouse is still used on every desktop computer and has influenced other input devices such as touchpads on laptop computers and touch screens on smartphones and tablets.