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    Is it possible to never use a mouse in windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dummy27, Apr 8, 2010.

  1. dummy27

    dummy27 Notebook Consultant

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    What I want to know is it possible to never use a mouse in windows 7? There are so many short-cuts for everything in windows 7. I know that for some things it is easier just to use the mouse, but is it possible?
     
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    If you get a tablet, or learn a lot of keyboard shortcuts. :p
     
    talin, Apr 8, 2010
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    or use voice recognition
     
    JKleiss, Apr 8, 2010
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    If you have a good multi-touch screen. Probably.
     
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    Thanks guys! I was just curious :D
     
    dummy27, Apr 8, 2010
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  6. talin

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    That's what we're here for. ;)
     
    talin, Apr 8, 2010
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    But a $50 mouse and $150 screen is cheaper then a $300 touch screen, and for gaming is practically required.
     
    CokeCanNinja, Apr 9, 2010
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    os installation and setup and basic usage is 100% possible with only a keyboard, done it before.

    it's doable, too, with only a touchscreen, done that, too.

    should be doable with only a mouse, too (one can turn on on screen keyboards for the few things one has to type).

    but non-microsoft apps have a high chance to not be that flexible.

    after having my media center set up, it's not completely remote controlled. okay, that's not true, as i only use the media center app on that one anyways :)
     
    davepermen, Apr 9, 2010
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