Maybe the best mouse for Mac Thread poster: CafeTran Trainer
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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... See more
| | | | 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.
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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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Zea_Mays 
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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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| | | | | 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... See more 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. ▲ Collapse
| | | | WolfgangS
France
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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.
[Bearbeitet am 2024-05-26 09:10 GMT]
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.
| | | | Zea_Mays
Italy
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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.
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WolfgangS
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[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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