This is the internet's favorite wireless mouse

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LogitechFor all the time we spend navigating computers, it’s strange how little thought many of us give to making the experience more convenient. Sure, any old keyboard and mouse can do the job, but it doesn’t take much effort or cash to take some stress off your hands, or add a little more enjoyment to your daily slog.

For instance, the Logitech Marathon M705: It’s an immensely popular wireless mouse that easily upgrades upon most aspects of your standard work-provided unit. Now, you’re paying for it, so that should be the case, but for $34, it’s relatively affordable. And while it’s been around for the better half of a decade, the continuous stream of positive reviews it's earned —  from the likes of The Wirecutter, PCMag, Gizmodo, Digital Trends, TechSpot, and others — suggests that it’ll prove more reliable than many pricier mice. It holds a 4.2 rating on Amazon after more than 2,000 user reviews, too.

More than anything else, the M705 is well-rounded. It’s largely comfortable, with an ergonomic shape that isn’t overly dramatic and a plastic and rubber finish that feels soft. Everyone’s hands are different, but it should be suitable whether you grip with your palm or fingertips. It has nine buttons in total, none of which are mushy, and almost all of which are customizable. As with other Logitech mice, you can neatly alternate its scroll wheel between a precise, clicky motion and a fast free spinning mode.

In terms of performance, the M705 is smooth. It doesn’t track fast enough for good gaming — try Logitech’s G303 Daedalus Apex or the Razer DeathAdder Chroma for that — and it’s best used on traditional surfaces, but it’ll serve you well with everyday tasks. The bigger hook is its battery life: Logitech says a single pair of AA batteries should last it three years in total, a claim user feedback over the years only seems to confirm.

It all adds up to something portable and reliable. If you’re looking for a little boost during your day-to-day — and you can spare a USB slot — the M705 is a proven choice.

Logitech Marathon M705, $33.92, available at Amazon.