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Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

#81
I'm on Linux and totally going to give this a try. I switched from multiple monitors years ago to just a laptop and am in permanent portable mode.

I use the pointer stick exclusively so don't have to reposition my hands on the keyboard like with a track pad, but the pointer stick does keep my hardware choice limited, currently a X1 Yoga. If Mouseless would be faster, then I could get a Framework (no pointer stick available).

I'd gladly pay the $50 for lifetime.

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

#82
I still have a keyboard with a track point

I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them.

It doesn't replace a mouse for me, but the track point is between the G H B keys and can be reached without moving the fingers away from the typing position. So it's great for some simple mouse commands.

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

#83
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I still have a keyboard with a track point I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them. It doesn't replace a mouse for me, but the track point is between the G H B keys and can be reached without moving the fingers away from the typing position. So it's great for some simple mouse commands.

The trackpoint is the main reason I find it so hard to move away from Lenovo Thinkpads. The buttons under the spacebar alone are super convenient.

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

#84

Earlier quoted context omitted.

RIP my hand by RSI

A few months ago I switched to a vertical mouse and can’t recommend it enough.

I couldn't adapt to the fact that, when I click, I have to be mindful of not moving the mouse sideways with the right amount of finger pressure.

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

#85
post #82

I still have a keyboard with a track point I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them. It doesn't replace a mouse for me, but the track point is between the G H B keys and can be reached without moving the fingers away from the typing position. So it's great for some simple mouse commands.

> I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them.

Because they are ugly, just like ThinkPads that include them.

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

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post #83
post #82

I still have a keyboard with a track point I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them. It doesn't replace a mouse for me, but the track point is between the G H B keys and can be reached without moving the fingers away from the typing position. So it's great for some simple mouse commands.

The trackpoint is the main reason I find it so hard to move away from Lenovo Thinkpads. The buttons under the spacebar alone are super convenient.

There is at least a whole line up of models from Lenovo. But for keyboards there is currently only tex.com.tw that sells new keyboards with track point.

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

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post #83
post #82

I still have a keyboard with a track point I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them. It doesn't replace a mouse for me, but the track point is between the G H B keys and can be reached without moving the fingers away from the typing position. So it's great for some simple mouse commands.

The trackpoint is the main reason I find it so hard to move away from Lenovo Thinkpads. The buttons under the spacebar alone are super convenient.

This. When I use my work laptop, I find myself pressing the spacebar constantly. edit: instead of "clicking"

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

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post #82

I still have a keyboard with a track point I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them. It doesn't replace a mouse for me, but the track point is between the G H B keys and can be reached without moving the fingers away from the typing position. So it's great for some simple mouse commands.

> I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them. Because they are ugly, just like ThinkPads that include them.

I couldn't care less how ugly my keyboard is.

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

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post #83
post #82

I still have a keyboard with a track point I don't understand why they are not popular at all and only a few manufacturers build them. It doesn't replace a mouse for me, but the track point is between the G H B keys and can be reached without moving the fingers away from the typing position. So it's great for some simple mouse commands.

The trackpoint is the main reason I find it so hard to move away from Lenovo Thinkpads. The buttons under the spacebar alone are super convenient.

As an old user of thinkpads for years, on a Macbook the trackpad is as much under your thumb as the trackpoint is under your index finger and I find the trackpad far more accurate and less strain to use. In fact, my work-at-home setup is macbook pro, open face so i can use the keyboard+trackpad but external monitor so my posture isn't terrible.

Re: Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

#90
Some existing similar tools for those who might be curious.

For vim, there's easymotion or hop.nvim.

For tmux, there's Morantron/tmux-fingers.

For Chrome, there's Vimium.

You can also flash your keyboard to have mouse controls (https://docs.qmk.fm/features/mouse_keys).

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