COVID-19[13] has done more for working from home[14] in a few months than I expected to see happen in a decade. 

People have left -- or been pushed out of -- their offices and have had to set up home office spaces, whether it's a simple desk in a spare room or a full-blown converted shed. Having the right equipment is essential for remote workers, as it can boost productivity and comfort. A good mouse, along with a good keyboard[15], makes a huge difference. 

Here are some of the top mice to buy. Most of them are great for all you left-handed people out there, too.

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Mouse 3600 [16]

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There are a lot of cheap mice out there, but many fall into the cheap and nasty end of the spectrum. Microsoft hardware is good. Very good. In fact, this Bluetooth mouse will offer years of service.

And being symmetrical, it is great for both right- and left-handed people.

$25 at Amazon [17]

Logitech G903 Lightspeed [18]

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Need buttons? Lots of buttons? The Logitech G903 Lightspeed offers an amazing 11 -- yes, 11!

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