Maybe the best mouse for Mac
Gijos autorius: Hans Lenting
Hans Lenting
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May 26, 2024

For years I struggled with Magic mice temporarily losing connection. Maybe two seconds but absolutely irritating.

Recently, I replaced my Magic mice with a Logitech mouse* with a dongle. The mice kept losing connection with the iMacs. Two Magic mice with batteries, one with a fixed rechargeable battery. And on two different iMac 27 computers. I even had the Bluetooth card replaced on
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For years I struggled with Magic mice temporarily losing connection. Maybe two seconds but absolutely irritating.

Recently, I replaced my Magic mice with a Logitech mouse* with a dongle. The mice kept losing connection with the iMacs. Two Magic mice with batteries, one with a fixed rechargeable battery. And on two different iMac 27 computers. I even had the Bluetooth card replaced on one.

* https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-master-3s-mac-bluetooth-mouse.html

The mouse comes with configuration software that allows you to assign actions to buttons and clicks. I only defined the mouse wheel click as a double click. And I’m absolutely flabbergasted. What a joy to double-click on short words like “I”!

BTW: In the first weeks, I had to get used to the increased height of the mouse: I kept knocking it away. The Magic Mouse was still in my muscle memory.

The mouse:

Screenshot 2024-05-26 at 06.47.12

The actions:

Screenshot 2024-05-26 at 06.54.19

The system actions:

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The fancy feature:

Screenshot 2024-05-26 at 06.55.20


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WolfgangS
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I tried it once May 26, 2024

Hans Lenting wrote:

For years I struggled with Magic mice temporarily losing connection. Maybe two seconds but absolutely irritating.

Recently, I replaced my Magic mice with a Logitech mouse* with a dongle. The mice kept losing connection with the iMacs. Two Magic mice with batteries, one with a fixed rechargeable battery. And on two different iMac 27 computers. I even had the Bluetooth card replaced on one.




[Edited at 2024-05-26 06:38 GMT]


But sent it back to Amazon, I don't like Logitech stuff.

Some days ago I (re)discovered my external trackpad for my iMac. In combination with my MM it's just the perfect combo for me.


 
Hans Lenting
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Mouseless May 26, 2024

That’s how I started, years ago. The mouse constantly disconnected while the trackpad was connected.

 
WolfgangS
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So far no problem May 26, 2024

Hans Lenting wrote:

That’s how I started, years ago. The mouse constantly disconnected while the trackpad was connected.


No interference between MM and trackpad. The only downside of the trackpad is drag&drop, not very comfortable. One has to learn the 2-finger trick. But with two large monitors the trackpad is just great.


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2-3-4 finger gestures May 26, 2024

Wolfgang Schoene wrote:

Hans Lenting wrote:

That’s how I started, years ago. The mouse constantly disconnected while the trackpad was connected.


No interference between MM and trackpad. The only downside of the trackpad is drag&drop, not very comfortable. One has to learn the 2-finger trick. But with two large monitors the trackpad is just great.

What issue do you experience with drag&drop? I just tap 2 times and hold on an object and then drag it into place. I've also adjusted the responsiveness of the trackpad to be very responsive, so I don't have to tap too hard.
The gestures are very useful. With dozens of tabs open, I just swipe left or right with two fingers to find the one I need. Same with 3 fingers for going back to a previous page or forward to the following page.
Zoom and rotate gestures are also helpful for images.




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Andrus Lauringson
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Disable trackpad? May 26, 2024

I ’ve used both cheap and more expensive Logitech mice that have Bluetooth dongles with Mac, but i have never had this problem.

Maybe it would help to:
1) Check that Mac’s own mouse is switched off.
2) Trackpad is disabled: "How to automatically disable the trackpad when
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I ’ve used both cheap and more expensive Logitech mice that have Bluetooth dongles with Mac, but i have never had this problem.

Maybe it would help to:
1) Check that Mac’s own mouse is switched off.
2) Trackpad is disabled: "How to automatically disable the trackpad when a mouse is connected to your Mac": https://www.idownloadblog.com/2019/04/02/disable-trackpad-when-mouse-is-connected-mac/

3) Switch off Bluetooth. Probably it’s not what causes the issue, but just to check.
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WolfgangS
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Desktop of 27"+23" May 26, 2024

Zea_Mays wrote:

Wolfgang Schoene wrote:

Hans Lenting wrote:

That’s how I started, years ago. The mouse constantly disconnected while the trackpad was connected.


No interference between MM and trackpad. The only downside of the trackpad is drag&drop, not very comfortable. One has to learn the 2-finger trick. But with two large monitors the trackpad is just great.

What issue do you experience with drag&drop? I just tap 2 times and hold on an object and then drag it into place. I've also adjusted the responsiveness of the trackpad to be very responsive, so I don't have to tap too hard.
The gestures are very useful. With dozens of tabs open, I just swipe left or right with two fingers to find the one I need. Same with 3 fingers for going back to a previous page or forward to the following page.
Zoom and rotate gestures are also helpful for images.




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With such a large desktop and one finger for moving I cannot cover the whole real estate and I would have to pause in between drag&drop moves, so I put the thumb on the pad to keep the object selected and I continue dragging with my forefinger.
My trackpad is set to „Tap (once) to click„, and I use the gestures, too, of course. Mine is trackpad generation 1 which does not allow the setting of the responsiveness/sensitivity.


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... May 26, 2024

Wolfgang Schoene wrote:

With such a large desktop and one finger for moving I cannot cover the whole real estate and I would have to pause in between drag&drop moves, so I put the thumb on the pad to keep the object selected and I continue dragging with my forefinger.
My trackpad is set to „Tap (once) to click„, and I use the gestures, too, of course. Mine is trackpad generation 1 which does not allow the setting of the responsiveness/sensitivity.

Responsiveness is the cursor speed/acceleration you can set - I use the highest speed, but it's not for everyone. Something that also plays a role in sensitivity is skin moisture, so if you have very dry skin it helps to moisten your fingers from time to time.
I don't know the generation, but mine is an 10+ years old battery-powered Bluetooth trackpad with rechargeable batteries.


 
WolfgangS
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Yep May 26, 2024

[quote]Zea_Mays wrote:

Wolfgang Schoene wrote:



I don't know the generation, but mine is an 10+ years old battery-powered Bluetooth trackpad with rechargeable batteries.


Same here


 


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