Are there any recent studies of the Keyboard vs Mouse-issue?

1. How is a keyboard better than a mouse?
2. What health risks may result from using a keyboard and mouse?
3. Are keyboard shortcuts faster than mouse?
4. Do you work faster with a mouse?

How is a keyboard better than a mouse?

Precision. For any part of your job that requires writing — be it words or code — the keyboard is often the more accurate way to go. With a mouse, you run the higher risk of leaving out a line of text that you meant to highlight, for instance.

What health risks may result from using a keyboard and mouse?

Inappropriate computer use can cause muscle and joint pain, overuse injuries of the shoulder, arm, wrist or hand, and eyestrain. Children can experience particular physical and psychological problems if they play computer games too much.

Are keyboard shortcuts faster than mouse?

Because both of your hands can remain on the keyboard, using a shortcut to perform a task is often faster than using a mouse. Keyboard shortcuts are also universal—meaning once you learn them, you can use many of the same shortcuts in a variety of applications.

Do you work faster with a mouse?

Based on research results, working with an external mouse increases user productivity compared to a touchpad when performing the same tasks. Using the external mouse allowed many users to be more precise in task performance, and, in some cases, they were nearly 50% more productive versus using a touchpad.