This is kind of a non-genealogy suggestion....but it applies to almost anyone who does genealogy. I find that my favorite shopping is often done at Office Depot (or it's equivalent if you have other choices in your town). These stores often send out $10 coupons via e-mail. Sometimes when I receive the coupon, I shop for the manilla folders, hanging files, CD's , ink, printer paper, legal pads, pens, etc that I seem to always need for this passion that I call a hobby. With the $10 coupon I buy rechargeable batteries and chargers.....that way I have basically free batteries to use for my mouse, etc....You need two to four extras over the amount that you need daily to keep some always charged. I don't worry about making the batteries last longer any more. Marsha in WV Hcounter@aol.com wrote: >That can happen as the battery is running down. At least that is what I >have noticed with mine. Get some batteries at the ready, it will just suddenly >quit working. I have found if I leave my batteries in all the time they >last 2-3 weeks, sometimes more. By taking them out each time I have turned the >computer off, they last longer. > >Annie in Minnesota > > >In a message dated 4/23/2008 4:51:07 A.M. Central Daylight Time, >squirrelena@yahoo.com writes: > >Also my cordless mouse seems to have gone berserk! It >has a mind of its own, going in the opposite direction >that I want. Any suggestions? > > > > > > > > >