The USB dongle for the wireless feature plugged in kind of rough, but right away it received the signal.

Just plug in the USB adapter and it works, after installing the single battery.

I plugged the USB into my computer and it worked right away without any issues

If you are short on ports, you can buy a USB hub like this to add more ports Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Individual Power Switches and LEDs (HB-UM43) or you can look for a Bluetooth mouse

So, this hooked up right away, the batteries accompanied it, it has adjustable - DPI, the USB dongle works, the buttons all work, and it the pointer was easy to move.

The modern (small) USB adapter fits inside the battery compartment

This Ergonomic Wireless Mouse - DPI adjustable from AmazonBasics is a solid, basic, USB mouse that works fine on a variety of surfaces

The USB adapter is stored inside--convenient--and it works on one AA battery which is included

You just add a battery and plug in the usb port and the mouse worked and synchronized with my PC just fine

In fact, this is very close to being a perfect mouse except for one thing: it does not synch via Bluetooth, but instead requires, like most mice, a USB Hook up

This Ergonomic Wireless Mouse - DPI adjustable from AmazonBasics is a solid, basic, USB mouse that works fine on a variety of surfaces

As such I am using this as my primary travel mouse which is great b/