ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pointing stick

A pointing stick is a small stick on your computer that can help you move your mouse around. It's usually found on laptops or keyboards.

Just like how you move your finger around to move the cursor on your computer screen, you can use the pointing stick to move it too! The stick is usually found in the middle of the keyboard and you can use your fingertip to move it around in different directions.

The good thing about the pointing stick is that you don't have to keep moving your hand to use it like you would with a regular mouse. It's also very useful if you don't have a lot of space to move a regular mouse around, like on a cramped airplane seat or in a small coffee shop table.

So if you have a laptop or keyboard with a pointing stick, give it a try and you might find it really helpful!
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