When you move the mouse pointer, a series of events occur at the hardware and software levels. At the hardware level, the mouse contains a sensor that detects movement and sends signals to the computer. The computer's operating system receives these signals and interprets them as mouse movements. The OS then updates the mouse pointer's position on the screen accordingly. This process involves the mouse driver, which translates the raw data from the mouse into a format the OS can understand.
Key Takeaways
The mouse sensor detects movement and sends signals to the computer
The OS receives and interprets these signals as mouse movements
The mouse driver translates raw data into a format the OS can understand
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