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

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Post by JeremyJaydan »

I've tried to use software like this and it looks awesome but it wasn't ultimately the solve for me when it comes to ergonomics.

I used a logitech mx mouse with the palm shape or whatever it's called and I realized that it stopped me from putting more of my hand on the desk, pin pointing the pressure of my hand onto the mouse instead of the desk. What helped dramatically was getting a smaller mouse without that thumb/palm shape (the logitech M720 Triathlon), that distributed more of the pressure onto my desk and I haven't had an issue since.

I hope that helps for anyone having similar ergonomic issues!

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

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Post by applfanboysbgon »

iAMkenough wrote: post #127
applfanboysbgon wrote: post #123

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you don't like my opinion, you don't have to respond. Yet you chose to anyways. Curious.

I didn’t say I didn’t like your opinion. Just responding in the same manner you treated someone else.

I push back against people criticising independent software for not being free because I believe it is deeply harmful for our industry. My initial reply didn't have much susbtance, but then neither did the comment I was replying to.

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

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Post by sirwitti »

bobchadwick wrote: post #75
sirwitti wrote: post #60

Has anyone real-life experience with these tools?

Committed Mouseless user, here. I use a split keyboard that has a mouse layer, but I almost never use it, let alone an actual mouse or trackpad. Mouseless is so much more efficient for me. It did take a day or two to get used to using it (and to get used to comments from people who see your screen when it's active).

Thank you! That's exactly what I wanted to hear :)

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

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Post by layer8 »

philistine wrote: post #91
mikestew wrote: post #51

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Like the linked article says, every time I set up a new Mac, I’m annoyed that this isn’t the default.

I get that this might annoy you, but there is a direct trace all the way back to the original Mac in 1984 that required a mouse. As time went on and the two other OSes we still have gained mouse support (Windows, Linux) from their keyboard roots, they brought forward their ethos of keyboard navigation. Mac OS resolutely stayed attached to its mouse only roots.

It was a significant downside of MacOS from the beginning, and it still is.

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

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Post by Liskni_si »

glitchc wrote: post #83
andix wrote: 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.

Not just hard - impossible. To the point of making it harder to find a job, as very few jobs let you use a non-Windows ThinkPad.

(I mean yeah, of course AuDHD makes it harder to find a job, no surprise there. But it's a shame that laptop manufacturers make it even harder.)

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