Make the Most of Your Middle Mouse Button, Part 2 - PC World

"Many scroll wheels also double as middle mouse buttons. As I mentioned yesterday, few users know the power of their mouse's middle button (which on many mice is also the scroll wheel). That's why I'm devoting this week to our good friend 'Middy' and its unsung abilities.

Yesterday, for example, you learned that clicking Middy on any open browser tab closes it immediately--even if it's a tab that's not currently visible."

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