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It hurts my finger to click on the 2020 iMac mouse

Arctic Moose said:
Maybe try enabling tap to click in system preferences so you do not need to press down at all?
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I already bought BetterTouchTool to enable tap. But I noticed that I have to lift my finger a bit too high because of the already raised surface of the mouse (since it's not a flat touchpad), and also sometimes clicking works better in some situations.

Is enabling tap in system preferences possible even without BetterTouchTool? I don't see it in system preferences.
 
levmc said:
I just looked at Amazon and it looks like bluetooth is the only choice available? https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-MX-Master-3S-Graphite/dp/B09HM94VDS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=HPHVO8G1VJQ6&keywords=3s+mouse&qid=1680047675&sprefix=3s+mouse+,aps,146&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&th=1
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the info about it says it can connect "..... via Bluetooth or the included Logi Bolt USB receiver...."

You have 2 options for connecting, you don't have to use bluetooth, you can use the Logi Bolt device instead.

Myself, I've had a couple of Logitech mice and I'm not a fan of the scroll wheel on the two that I've had.
 
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As per all of the posts above the Apple mouse is a form over function ergometric disaster. Have always used Logitech mice since they naturally fit under my hand in resting position. Currently have the MX Master 3, the predecessor of the 3S and absolutely love it. Plug the unifying receiver on the end of a USB extension cable and place it close to the mouse to avoid interference. Cable is plugged into a USB dock. Guess they have changed the name to LOGI BOLT.
 
Apple hasn't redesigned the Magic Mouse in years, and I would hazard a guess that's for four reasons:

1. With no obvious technical flaw, they don't see value in altering their production.
2. Many people replace it with a mouse of their choice anyway.
3. With no way to innovate this input method, they no longer view it as a critical accessory in their line-up.
4. Under Apple's own design language, it's nearly impossible to design something that requires such a great amount of anthropometric consideration whilst still be distilled to its absolute bare essential elements. 'Less is more' doesn't sit well with a device that needs to be comfortably sat under the hand.

Every Magic Mouse I've received with an iMac I've sold on eBay and put the profit to towards something half-decent, usually Logitech.

I know some people who like it and many more who can't stand it. What will be interesting though is whether they simply swap the Lightning port for USB-C.
 
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HDFan said:
Isn't the mouse unusable while charging since the port is on the bottom?
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Sort of. But why would you use it while charging?

I charge my Logitech mouse (which has the port on the front by the way) about every other month, and it can be done during night or something with a bit of planning.
 
HDFan said:
Isn't the mouse unusable while charging since the port is on the bottom?
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To be fair, many mice would be unusable if their batteries ran out. Some of the most popular and best value mice use AA batteries, and if you didn’t have any hanging around you’d be stuck.
 
Fishrrman said:
Get a Logitech mouse.
Preferably the "big" one, named "MX Master 3S".
DO NOT buy the one that says "for Mac".

REASON WHY:
The one that comes for Mac doesn't include the "unifying receiver".
The other one (black one) DOES.
You WANT the unifying receiver, for the performance it delivers.

The big Logitech mouse feels great "under your hand", scroll wheel is fine, plus you have programmable buttons on the side.

I'd skip installing the Logitech control software.
Instead, I suggest either:
- USB Overdrive
or
- Steermouse
... to set up and control the buttons.
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My personal favorite is either the cheaper wired or wireless gamer mouse Logitech G 502 Hero series. Just so comfortable to use with g hub software and latest MacOS versions including 13.4 beta 2. Vertical scrolling is accomplished by spinning the center wheel up or down, much faster to utilize than moving the while mouse as needed. Use 1500 dpi setting. Pair with a mid size Corsair MM200 cloth mouse pad
 
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curnalpanic said:
Sort of. But why would you use it while charging?
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So I can use the computer while the mouse is charging!

Apple conveniently provides this capability with both the TrackPad and the Keyboard. I always wait until I get the warning notification that one or the other is low on battery (usually when 2% of charge remains). I then just connect a USB to Lightning cable to the device and continue using the computer. I keep this cable attached to the iMac and coiled at the back until it is needed. Works great.

If I ever bought a mouse it would not be from Apple unless they fix this thoughtless design decision.
 
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colodane said:
So I can use the computer while the mouse is charging!

Apple conveniently provides this capability with both the TrackPad and the Keyboard.
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That’s the price we pay for Apple’s own design guidelines.

It sounds ridiculous even typing this, but I imagine that they couldn’t figure out a way to design the mouse chassis to have a flat edge for the Lightning connector whilst maintaining overall symmetry. It really is the greatest example of form over function.
 
Apple Knowledge Navigator said:
To be fair, many mice would be unusable if their batteries ran out. Some of the most popular and best value mice use AA batteries, and if you didn’t have any hanging around you’d be stuck.
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But if you do have batteries, it takes about a minute and you're back in business. (and I always have batteries around, there's too much need for them!)

There really is no decent reason not to be able to charge and use at the same time.
 
I use a trackpad on the left side and a trackball on the right hand side of the keyboard but it’s all personal preference. As with all devices you interface with like keyboards, mice, trackpad, monitor, get what you like the most.
 
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ignatius345 said:
I've been using the Logitech G305 for a few years now. It's a gaming mouse so it's very light and the tracking is super precise. It uses their special receiver instead of bluetooth (though, insanely they don't make a USB-C version of the receiver so you have to use an adapter). I've tried a lot of mice and this is the smoothest I've ever used.
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What adapter do you use for the G305? I'm planning on buying it.
 
Chuck that rodent into the garbage and get a Logitech.

I got the MKAnywhere mouse and it works for my iMac, iPad Pro and Windows Laptop.
 
sh9nks said:
What adapter do you use for the G305? I'm planning on buying it.
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Do you mean the wireless dongle thing? You don't have a choice, have to use the one it ships with -- which sadly is still not, in the year of our lord 2023, available with a USB-C connector. Every 6 months or so I do a search thinking "ok, they must have finally made a USB-C Unifying Receiver" but somehow no, they still haven't managed it.

It's a great mouse aside from this one odd deficiency from Logitech.
 
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ignatius345 said:
Do you mean the wireless dongle thing? You don't have a choice, have to use the one it ships with -- which sadly is still not, in the year of our lord 2023, available with a USB-C connector. Every 6 months or so I do a search thinking "ok, they must have finally made a USB-C Unifying Receiver" but somehow no, they still haven't managed it.

It's a great mouse aside from this one odd deficiency from Logitech.
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I was trying to ask, which USB-C to USB-A adapter do you use to connect the receiver, or do you have a Mac with a USB-A port? I have a MacBook Air, so I need to use an adapter.
 
I have a solution for the OP.

A hammer.

Not on your finger, but the mouse itself.
 
ignatius345 said:
You don't have a choice, have to use the one it ships with -- which sadly is still not, in the year of our lord 2023, available with a USB-C connector. Every 6 months or so I do a search thinking "ok, they must have finally made a USB-C Unifying Receiver" but somehow no, they still haven't managed it.
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Here's a possible explanation:


...there's sufficient space in the barrel of a USB-A plug to fit most of the workings of the receiver. The "handle" just contains the antenna, so you get that a, low-profile dongle which you could leave permanently plugged in to your laptop. A USB-C receiver doesn't have all that free space in the barrel and would need a larger handle to hold the gubbins - potentially losing the advantage of being small enough to leave plugged in. Indeed, if you google for wireless mice that do offer USB-C dongles you'll notice that the USB-C dongles do stick out a lot further than the USB-A ones - and they're probably simpler devices that the Logitech one.

So although there's no earthly reason why Logitech couldn't make a USB-C unifying receiver, if it is going to stick out too far to leave permanently in place then there's not much advantage over just using a compact USB-C-to-A adapter. Plus, many of the Logitech mice support bluetooth anyway - beware 'Mac' editions that don't include the dongle (what is more annoying is that Logitech now have a second, incompatible 'Bolt' dongle system, which is basically dedicated bluetooth...)
 
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