Michael Cooney
Senior Editor

Microsoft knows why you’re happy

Opinion
Mar 23, 20051 min

If you’re happy at work, Microsoft knows why: it’s your reliable mouse and keyboard!

So sayeth a hilarious press release from Redmond:

“Reliable Mice and Keyboards Boost Workplace Morale: New Survey Suggests Happiness and Productivity Linked to High-Quality Technology”

Here’s the intro: “If it feels like you are more productive at work than ever, take heart; it’s probably true. According to a new survey commissioned by Microsoft Hardware, that increased productivity is brought to you by a close relationship with your computer.”

Further down: “In addition, when asked to rate a selection of mice and keyboard manufacturers, Microsoft was the company respondents most associated with reliable, high-quality hardware peripherals.”

Well, now we can throw away our Prozac.