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Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
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Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#262Earlier quoted context omitted.
Some high-end mice and keyboard combos also support features like fast computer switching, clipboard sync etc. Imagine you have both a desktop and a laptop, with your laptop screen positioned below the display connected to the desktop. You can make your Logitech mouse act as if they were one device; if you slide past the top edge of your laptop screen, both the mouse and the keyboard switch over to the desktop. You c…
That's pretty cool. Now I just wish they'd release a wireless G600 with this capability. Best thing I ever bought was an MMO mouse. It's incredibly useful for a lot of use cases outside of MMOs.
Just use Synergy, the OG "soft KVM": https://symless.com/synergy
Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#263I'd love to see this ported to Mac. Just discovered the bloody AI prompt builder enabled by default in my mouse driver today. After patiently declining input recording permission for months. Managed to get rid of the most of bloatware using their corporate "Offline" version which supposedly doesn't phone home and doesn't ask for extra permissions. YMMV. https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/11570501236119-Lo...
I paid for bettermouse to replace the atrocious logi drivers.
Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#264I'd love to see this ported to Mac. Just discovered the bloody AI prompt builder enabled by default in my mouse driver today. After patiently declining input recording permission for months. Managed to get rid of the most of bloatware using their corporate "Offline" version which supposedly doesn't phone home and doesn't ask for extra permissions. YMMV. https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/11570501236119-Lo...
I tried all the Logi alternatives for MacOS two years ago and found Steermouse the best. Has been solid through OS updates and has many great features I live by, especially chords.
Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#265Earlier quoted context omitted.
And yet, my keyboard can do almost (no per-program switching) all of the same FROM A WEB PAGE. WebHID should be all that's needed for advanced input devices. If you want some sort of per-program profile switching, sure, release a dedicated app that handles sending a special HID command sequence to trigger a profile switch.
And if Logitech had a webpage to configure settings, HN would be up in arms about not being able to configure while offline.
They do have a web page to do pairing at least:
Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#266How does its functionality differ from the logiops package?
Can't tell anything about functionality, but logiops does not include a GUI. Solaar tries to pull GTK so that's why I prefer logid I just wanted the screen brightness keys to work and though in past versions it was really funky the latest version has been actually reliable and stable.
Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#267Is there a same thing for macs? The native logitech solution requires me to install a .pkg and I'm not really a fan of it to say the least. I'd rather install something from homebrew.
I use BetterMouse: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42457393
Thank you very much! This one took a bit to get a hang of settings but I'm very happy that I finally can use side buttons again!
Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#268I'd love to see this ported to Mac. Just discovered the bloody AI prompt builder enabled by default in my mouse driver today. After patiently declining input recording permission for months. Managed to get rid of the most of bloatware using their corporate "Offline" version which supposedly doesn't phone home and doesn't ask for extra permissions. YMMV. https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/11570501236119-Lo...
Corporate "Offline" version. Yeah it is not: https://pasteboard.co/RN7nDiZfHztb.png - but hey there is also Upgrade Agent that lunches after install, also "Offline" ;P
Do you have problem with your left button after guarantee expires? Here you go: https://www.reddit.com/r/logitech/comments/15yl9ix/fixed_my_...
I just did not figured out how to fix side scroll wheal which does not work on web pages in any browser... and how to fix Logi Agent preventing Windows shutdown each time I shutdown my PC.
Ower 700 MB of crap to spy on you. Can we call this scamware?
Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#269Earlier quoted context omitted.
You seem to not have read/understood OP's problems. He stated mechanical switches are not what he wants. Now if you can suggest switches with a membrane feel that would be helpful - I'm not aware of any but I don't know everything.
I figured that if they have the same feel as the membrane, them being mechanical is not relevant, as OP never gave a veto on mechanical options. I looked up the estimated travel and actuation pressures for those offerings in comparison to the Logitech.
Thanks, and you're correct. I'm not very knowledgeable about keyboards, so I have no opinion about the switch technology per se.
I just know that I love the user aesthetics of the MX Keys.
Re: Solaar is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other devices
#270I'd love to see this ported to Mac. Just discovered the bloody AI prompt builder enabled by default in my mouse driver today. After patiently declining input recording permission for months. Managed to get rid of the most of bloatware using their corporate "Offline" version which supposedly doesn't phone home and doesn't ask for extra permissions. YMMV. https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/11570501236119-Lo...
Corporate "Offline" version. Yeah it is not: https://pasteboard.co/RN7nDiZfHztb.png - but hey there is also Upgrade Agent that lunches after install, also "Offline" ;P Do you have problem with your left button after guarantee expires? Here you go: https://www.reddit.com/r/logitech/comments/15yl9ix/fixed_my_... I just did not figured out how to fix side scroll wheal which does not work on web pages in any browser... a…
Sorry. Can't comment for the Windows version. At least it doesn't require input logging permission on Mac. I'm OK with upgrade checks but don't want a keylogger. Which is allegedly not.