Here in the northeast (NYC) it's perfectly legal to shut someones gas off in the winter for non payment. It's up to to the customer to prove a disability or health issue to have service restored. Cold weather is not a reason to keep their gas on. I know this because I was an Inspector who shut gas off for non payment. C***D screwed all of this up and utilities around the country took a big loss which was passed on through rate hikes.
I have a "Chinese cheapie" that cost me about $10. It has adjustable DPI (cursor speed) which works as well as the name brands. I've had them all over the past 30 years and this works as well as any of them