The latest articles on DEV Community by MicroSteven (@microhx). https://dev.to/microhx https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3905138%2F65875bf3-f952-4a65-9b64-d9b3ad4d20c1.jpeg https://dev.to/microhx en MicroSteven Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:37:56 +0000 https://dev.to/microhx/i-built-inputbench-a-free-browser-based-site-for-testing-common-mouse-and-keyboard-problems-2nbb https://dev.to/microhx/i-built-inputbench-a-free-browser-based-site-for-testing-common-mouse-and-keyboard-problems-2nbb <p>Most online input tests show raw events or simple counters. I wanted something more useful for normal troubleshooting: do the simple action first, then get a plain-language explanation of what the browser actually received.</p> <p>Current tools include:</p> <ul> <li>Scroll Test: checks mouse wheel direction, reverse scroll signals, sensitivity, and stability</li> <li>Mouse Test: checks left, right, middle, back, forward, and wheel input</li> <li>Double Click Test: checks whether one physical click may be registering as repeated triggers</li> <li>Keyboard Test: checks keydown/keyup behavior</li> <li>Polling Rate Test: estimates browser-observed mouse Hz</li> <li>Spacebar Clicker: measures spacebar CPS/PPS</li> </ul> <p>The important limitation is intentional: browser tests cannot prove hardware damage. They can only show browser-observed signals, such as repeated reverse scroll events or suspicious sub-80ms click intervals. That makes them useful as a first diagnostic step before changing settings, cleaning a mouse, or replacing hardware.</p> <p>Site: <a href="https://inputbench.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://inputbench.com/</a></p> website webdev productivity