stackyFACTSFor those who find moving their wrist too exhausting, the trackball offers salvation. Instead of sliding a plastic husk across a desk, the device remains completely stationary while your thumb aggressively spins a plastic ball. It looks bizarre, but desk-space minimalists swear by it.
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