By SAMUEL GIBBS, CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY EDITOR for THE GUARDIAN
With many of us still stuck working at home because of the coronavirus crisis and some employers saying it could be months before they reopen offices, it is time to start seriously thinking about your home set-up and whether it could be more comfortable and efficient. A decent keyboard and mouse could prove a good investment – ensuring your working day takes less of a long-term toll on your joints.
Logitech M330 Silent Plus
Logitech’s M330 Silent Plus wireless mouse rids your quiet spaces of annoying click and scroll sounds.
Some mice can be really loud, particularly when you are cooped up in close quarters with others. Logitech’s compact M330 Silent Plus is designed to be almost silent, with clicks more than 90% quieter than normal mice, a rubber smooth-scrolling wheel and Quiet Mark certification. It is high quality, wireless (with a USB receiver) and lasts up to two years on a single AA battery.
Read the full article on The Guardian website here.
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