The phrase "a desktop mouse" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a type of computer mouse designed for use with a desktop computer.
Example: "I prefer using a desktop mouse for better precision while working on graphic design projects."
Alternatives: "a computer mouse" or "a wired mouse".
A psychologist would probably describe it by saying that the amount of cognitive space assigned to a desktop-mouse-keyboard combo is far, far greater than that assigned to a touchscreen.
In any case it can't hurt to have a next-generation sensor in your desktop mouse, right?
Recruiting participants with basic computer literacy skills helped to ensure that the focus remained on the CIDA software and was not confounded by usability issues that would arise due to a lack of understanding and grasp of the desktop, mouse and keyboard setup and the Windows, Icons, Menus and Pointer (WIMP) interaction paradigm.
This study evaluated effects of the location of a notebook computer's integrated touchpad, complimenting previous work in the area of desktop mouse location effects.
When compared to your standard desktop mouse, these two offerings from Microsoft could easily go toe-to-toe.
Consequently, no usability issues were observed during the trials with regards to participants manipulating the input/output hardware devices (i.e., the desktop, mouse and keyboard setup).
Increasingly, the only fake mouse noises cats are likely to hear are the clicks of plastic desktop mouses and the listless prodding of iBooks and BlackBerry keyboards.
Once it opens, have the mouse chase around anything of interest on the opened item, then click close again and return to desktop mousing.
"It's impossible to do this on a desktop with a mouse," said Mar Hershenson, founder and chief executive of Revel Touch.
