Does your mouse hand ever get sore from all that repetitive clicking? Maybe you've switched the mouse to the other hand, and now they're both prone to soreness? Maybe you're just smarter than I am, and you're taking preventative measures now to keep from suffering from RSI/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome later.
Out of all the ergonomic hardware and software I've tried out over the last year, MouseTool is definitely one of the most helpful. This software program is the right price, too. Free. (The author suggests you donate $20 to the charity of your choice if you like it).
Details:
MouseTool does the clicking for you. It works with your mouse or any pointing device. When you stop moving the mouse, the program automatically clicks for you. You can program it to left-click, right-click, or double-click by default (switching between them is simple). You can also program the delay time (how long the mouse must be stopped before the program sends a click signal) to your specifications. The default .5 seconds works well for me.
MouseTool took surprisingly little time to get used to. The key is to remember to move the mouse out of the way (to the top of the window or somewhere where a stray click won't affect your work) after it "clicks".
Pros: Soreness in the backs of your hands or in your wrists may be caused by clicking your mouse day in and day out. This program is easy to use and eliminates the need to click.
Cons: The SmartDrag feature may give you some trouble (used for clicking and dragging in editing).
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