Best corded optical mouse for 20$ and under ?

I am going to start looking for a new corded optical mouse before long. There’s nothing wrong with mine but i want one in reserve just in case considering its two years old and still going strong.
I see a lot and I mean a lot of corded mice, most are well beyond my budget. It would have to be one that is a ‘ plug and play’, no software required kind of mouse.
I have my eye on getting another Dynex since I have had no trouble with that company before.

Rocketfish is good too
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