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    External mouse lag Macbook Pro 2020

    Hi guys, Wondering if anyone has a solution beyond the safe boot (which I've tried) or purchasing a new USB adapter for a lagging mouse in Macbook Pro 2020. This issue is noticable and very annoying in Word (but happens in other apps too) when I try to highlight text. The mouse often just jumps...
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    Keyboard + Mouse stop work in a Beige Power Macintosh G3

    Hello!! This morning, i was using my mac normally, when for a minute I went to clean the mouse ball, out of nowhere the keyboard and mouse stopped working. when i turn on the mac, the keyboard lights blink normally but it doesn't recognize it. Curious too, I can turn on the mac through the...
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    A way to make the mouse pointer feel like Windows?

    As a lifelong Windows user, I'm struggling to get used to my new iMac because of the mouse pointer. I can't stand Apple's acceleration and how it constantly slows down. Is there any quick fix for this to make the mouse pointer behave like it would in Windows? I'm also struggling with the Magic...
  4. Z

    cold hands

    At wintertime, im suffering from cold hands (fingers) when working using a mouse. Although the rooms is hot, my hands have always had a low temperature and they are frozen cold. Do u have the same issue or similar and what solution have u applied to resolve it. I was thinking of gloves... but...
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    can i program unused key in mouse?

    I have an amazon basics mouse with a button to adjust the dpi which I never use. Is there a possibility where I can program the mouse to replace the DPI functionality with gesture like mission control? I used to have logitech mouse with mission control button which I loved a lot.
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    Wiimote whiteboard

    Back in 2008 I had a program on my MacBook running 10.6 called wiimote whiteboard. It was a free download, (still out there but doesn't work with Big Sur) and would allow you to connect a wiimote to your MacBook via Bluetooth. The program would then put a series of crosshairs on the screen...
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    Unable to check coverage for Magic Mouse 3

    Hi guys, I just bought the Magic Mouse 3 from an Apple authorised reseller and it seems I can't find the serial when i search for it in the database? The same thing happened with my iPhone 13 Mini MagSafe case. Should I suspect that this store is BS or Apple isn't that careful with the S/N...
  8. CharlesPond

    Gaming Mouse for Mac M1

    Hi everyone, I have bought a MacBook Pro 14 after a few years with a PC. Many years ago I used to play games on my Macs with Razer mice and everything was perfect, I love razer brand and when I switched to PC I continued with them. I sadly discovered that now Razer doesn't support anymore...
  9. tombishop32

    Sports Car Mouse

    I am looking for car shape mouse for my daughter. Please suggest me a good wireless one.
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    Game Mouse Bug

    Hey Guys, I've been really looking forward to play a bunch of games recently, but I have been having this weird bug that has been really annoying me a-lot because it is really infuriating to play with. So what has been happening is that every single time I click down my left mouse button, in a...
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    Sharing 1 mouse & keyboard for two computers

    I have an iMac and a MacMini in the same room and i want to use the same wireless mouse and keyboard for both... is it possible?
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    Macbook Pro + 4K monitor mouse lag

    Hi, I am using following setup - Macbook Pro 16 inch (2019) - belkin thunderbolt 3 dock plus dockingstation - iiyama XUB2792UHSU-B1 4K Monitor As I connect those with a display port cable, the mouse is suddenly really laggy, which makes it really hard to work focused. Does someone know what I...
  13. BlueberryMac

    How long should 2 AA batteries last in an Apple wireless mouse? So far, I am getting about 4-5 weeks... that seems horrible.

    I bought an older (Late 2013) iMac from my university and with it came an Apple Wireless Mouse, the not-rechargable kind that takes two AA batteries. I got the iMac and mouse out of storage recently and put in some batteries I had, then noticed that a couple of weeks later I was getting...
  14. circatee

    Mac Mini - part two

    Well, after last weeks episode with the Mac Mini, I did return it. However, I loved the speed of the unit, and, well the overall use and feel of the unit. The MAIN, issue was the MX Master and Bluetooth connection. Today, I purchased a Mac Mini again. This time, I made sure to purchase a wired...
  15. Apple Knowledge Navigator

    iMac w/ Apple Silicon: Do you think it will include a new design Magic Mouse or Trackpad?

    When Apple finally announces an entirely new iMac with an M-series chip, do you expect there to be a brand new Magic Mouse as well? There might be at least two factors to consider. First, the current Magic Mouse has been a polarising design, and is by all accounts an example of form over...
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    Logitech MX Master 3 No longer working after update

    I was using the MX 3 as my primary mouse for my M1 MBP but after the recent update (11.2) it stopped working. The mouse works fine on my windows pc and the forward/back buttons also work fine. The only issue is that the mouse doesn't move when I move it. I've tried restarting multiple times, I...
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    Logitech mouse over USB-c hub

    Ok, finally bought a USB-C hub with some USB 3 ports, SD card slots etc. The problem appeared when I connected my Logitech MX Performance unifying receiver, my mouse either doesn't work at all or works VERY bad. I've already read a little how those receivers don't really like to work over...
  18. HansBricks

    Keyboard and mouse do not work after initial startup

    Hello, I use a Mac Book Pro (running Mac OS Big Sur 11.1) for my desktop setup, which is connected to a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse, as well as a Logitech MX Keys keyboard ... I also use three external monitors - my Mac Book is in a stand and and turns on automatically as soon as I turn on the...
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    Slow mouse movement when disabling acceleration on M1 MacBook Air

    Hi, I just bought an M1 MacBook Air and mostly everything works great, with a few exceptions. I usually like to disable mouse acceleration because I'm much more precise with that setting. The way I do it is by going to Terminal and entering defaults write .GlobalPreferences...
  20. nicfle

    Accessories compatibility for M1 (mouse, keyboard, printer etc.)

    M1 and accessories compatibility (mouse, keyboard, printer, sleeve, mic etc.) Many are buying new stuff for their new computer. I would like to know what hardware and drivers support the new M1. Let us know your good or bad experiences below. For example I would love to hear about the...