cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/14145658

[512Pixels] Logitech’s Mouse Software Now Includes ChatGPT Support, Adds Janky ‘ai_overlay_tmp’ Directory to Users’ Home Folders

    • AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.worldOP
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      5 months ago

      Well, the gestures are a primary reason I use the software.

      Without the software, the only functionality I get in macOS is scrolling, rendering the buttons and side scroll wheel useless.

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        5 months ago

        Solaar usually works well enough. Not sure if the gestures part is supported on MacOS.

        I usually avoid depending on “hardware support” software for reasons like this. Once the software is no longer supported or as seen here, introduces some dumb “feature”, it becomes annoying.

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        5 months ago

        Sounds like you have a simple decision to make, sacrifice privacy for convenience, or remove the software and use the mouse like a normal fucking mouse.

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          5 months ago

          It would be unfortunate if the only other option is sacrificing privacy.

          Thankfully, some helpful comments have pointed out to software that are available to trial and seem to strike a balance between usability and privacy.

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      5 months ago

      To access all the extra MX mouse features that go above and beyond what a basic mouse has. MacOS supports a basic 2 button + scroll wheel mouse just fine, but the MX has other features.