Which device is used to manipulate the cursor on your computer screen?

A mouse is designed specifically to manipulate the cursor on a computer screen. It translates the movement of your hand into cursor motion, allowing you to point, click, and interact with various elements on the display. The typical mouse has two buttons and a scroll wheel, providing user-friendly navigation.

While other devices can also move the cursor, they serve different primary functions or have different input mechanisms. For instance, a keyboard is primarily for text input and control commands, while a trackpad provides a surface for finger gestures to move the cursor, but is not as commonly used outside of laptops. A joystick is mainly designed for gaming purposes, controlling movement in a three-dimensional space; its use for general cursor manipulation is not standard. Each option plays a role in computer interaction, but the mouse is the most common and intuitive device for cursor manipulation.