Tech Teacher

Support Tech Teacher Help keep our digital safety guides free for seniors and non technical learners. Click to hide this message

Tech Teacher is a small nonprofit. We do not run ads or sell data. Your donation helps us:

Offer free cybersecurity guides for seniors
Run workshops for underserved communities
Explain technology in simple, clear language

Donate with PayPal Even 3 to 5 dollars helps us reach more people.

I tried this mechanical keyboard with a built-in pointing stick, and it almost convinced me to ditch my mouse – December 2025

Author/Source: Tony Polanco / Tom’s Guide See the full link here

Takeaway

This article is about a writer trying a special kind of keyboard that has a small pointing stick built into it. You will learn how this keyboard can make it easier to type and control your computer without needing a separate mouse.

Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner

Analogy/Comparison

Using a keyboard with a pointing stick is like having a remote control for your TV that also has a tiny joystick for playing games, all in one device.

Why It Matters

This type of keyboard can make it faster and more comfortable to work on a computer because you do not have to move your hands between the keyboard and a mouse. The author noted they found themselves no longer reaching for their mouse.

Related Terms

Pointing stick, hot-swappable switches. Jargon Conversion: A pointing stick is a small, joystick-like knob in the middle of a keyboard that lets you move the cursor on your screen. Hot-swappable switches mean you can easily change the parts under each key on the keyboard without needing special tools or soldering.