The DPI switch button is more than just an extra feature on your mouse. It’s a built-in way to instantly change how sensitive your mouse feels, whether you’re gaming, editing, or browsing.

There is no universal way to set your gaming mouse DPI, but whatever feels the best and comfortable for you is your way to go.

What is DPI? DPI is a measurement that equates the movement of a mouse to the representation it has on your monitor.

For this Weekend Question I turned to the PCG staff and forums to ask: What do you use those extra buttons on the side of your mouse for? Here are our answers, as well as some from our forum.

Here's what you need to know about Counter Per Inch (CPI) and Dots Per Inch (DPI) and which you should use when talking about mice performance.

Gaming mice come in all shapes, sizes, and price brackets, so it's important to pick the right one that ticks all the boxes.

It also has a dedicated DPI button that lets players easily change speeds in the heat of battle. Gamers can even program the button to switch only between the DPI settings they use most.

Task Manager can now show you which apps are DPI-aware, and in this guide, we'll outline the steps to view this information on the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.

The company's upgraded mobile mouse features a new 8,000 DPI optical sensor and its button-clicking sounds have been toned down.