Based on what I see on the website, I think some (if not all) of them can be done via custom key/gesture settings that supported by your mouse manufacturers (e.g. Logitech Options).
Mac Mouse Fix
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Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#82It looks like this competes with Mos.app[0]. Honestly, I'm not sure how folks use non-magic mice without this. If you use macOS on a desk setup, I still recommend the magic trackpad over everything else; macOS is just designed around trackpads. It might not be the best for ergonomics, but if that's your concern and you work as a programmer, you should just optimize your workflows around the keyboard instead of the mo…
Interesting - I'm a macOS power user (at least I would think so, having used it since 2003). Not really using my mouse all that much. Mostly I use keyboard shortcuts when possible. I don't really like trackpads and mice too much, and macOS is still very powerful. What do you need the trackpad so much for?
> you should just optimize your workflows around the keyboard instead of the mouse.
Looks like you didnt read it to the end ;)
Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#83It looks like this competes with Mos.app[0]. Honestly, I'm not sure how folks use non-magic mice without this. If you use macOS on a desk setup, I still recommend the magic trackpad over everything else; macOS is just designed around trackpads. It might not be the best for ergonomics, but if that's your concern and you work as a programmer, you should just optimize your workflows around the keyboard instead of the mo…
> you should just optimize your workflows around the keyboard instead of the mouse. The one issue I have is that out of the box, MacOS does not let you use the keyboard for all of the actions required. It doesn't even expose some actions to be able to b̶o̶n̶d̶ bind keys to, and you have to use 3rd party tools just to navigate with your keyboard.
Keyboard navigation is available through the accessibility options. What extra things do the 3rd party tools provide?
Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#84I use SensibleSideButtons for all my mouse customization needs (which aren't much) https://sensible-side-buttons.archagon.net
Looks like it's Open Source too (GPL2): https://github.com/archagon/sensible-side-buttons
Hasn't had a commit in 6 years though. :/
Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#85It looks like this competes with Mos.app[0]. Honestly, I'm not sure how folks use non-magic mice without this. If you use macOS on a desk setup, I still recommend the magic trackpad over everything else; macOS is just designed around trackpads. It might not be the best for ergonomics, but if that's your concern and you work as a programmer, you should just optimize your workflows around the keyboard instead of the mo…
Somehow for me a mouse gives me instant finger pain, where trackpads I never have issues.
Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#86I used this software for a long time, and it is targeted at people using a regular mouse but still want to have a trackpad ish experience (and making mac more mouse friendly). Things that I used day to day: smooth scrolling, horizontal scrolling, and middle click enhancements. It is free and open source.
Thanks for the clear description! You should write the copy for the website, which explains none of this (at least not on the front page).
Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#87[flagged]
As bad as MacOS is the competition is generally worse. Windows and Linux laptops can't sleep/wake or power manage correctly, trackpad behavior is mediocre at best, bad HiDPI support, and so on. It's a lot easier to fix up some foibles in the desktop environment than it is to try and fix core OS issues.
macOS has the same sleep issues where sometimes it just doesn't. If you get a PC laptop that still supports S3 sleep in the BIOS it works fine. HiDPI support is a tradeoff. Windows can run into blurry apps but it works better on non 200ish PPI displays.
Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#88Earlier quoted context omitted.
Interesting - I'm a macOS power user (at least I would think so, having used it since 2003). Not really using my mouse all that much. Mostly I use keyboard shortcuts when possible. I don't really like trackpads and mice too much, and macOS is still very powerful. What do you need the trackpad so much for?
> you should just optimize your workflows around the keyboard instead of the mouse. Looks like you didnt read it to the end ;)
Apologies, I missed that
Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#89After testing & buying everything out there, I settled with LinearMouse [0]:
- FOSS (a plus but don't mind paying)
- Control of scrolling mode settings different for Horizontal vs Vertical
- Can disable mouse acceleration (I think only CursorSense can also do this).
- Universal back and forward buttons (replaces SensibleSideButtons)
- Settings are different per input device, scrolling can be per app
Re: Mac Mouse Fix
#90After testing & buying everything out there, I settled with LinearMouse [0]: - FOSS (a plus but don't mind paying) - Control of scrolling mode settings different for Horizontal vs Vertical - Can disable mouse acceleration (I think only CursorSense can also do this). - Universal back and forward buttons (replaces SensibleSideButtons) - Settings are different per input device, scrolling can be per app I cannot stand an…
Same with scroll acceleration. Someone honestly sat down and thought the mousewheel should work like this on Macos:
1. Turning the wheel one notch should scroll the page 1-5 pixels.
2. Turning the wheel two notches should scroll the page 10 pixels.
3. Turning the wheel three notches should scroll the page one full page.
Very clever and helpful.