Any way to get mouse acceleration to work the same way as in Windows? When using an external mouse with OS X the acceleration is not consistent and it feels unpredictable. I can't get used to it. Is there any way to make OS X feel like Windows when it comes to mouse acceleration?
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Any way to get mouse acceleration to work the same way as in Windows?
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You can increase it by opening System Preference->Keyboard & Mouse. Also look on that Mouse's software (check on MacUpdate.com) because sometime they have software to increase acceleration.
OK. I fixed my mouse (SteelSeries Rival). I installed the SteelSeries Engine software - that didn't help at all. Once I uninstalled the SteelSeries Engine software my mouse began behaving like it did in Windows. Weird - but it worked.
I've used both Windows and OS X and can't figure out what people want exactly when they want the mouse acceleration like it is in Windows. It seems to be such a common complaint, too.
I guess it's something fairly subjective and hard to explain, but I wish I could understand it so I could stop rolling my eyes at people.
I guess it's something fairly subjective and hard to explain, but I wish I could understand it so I could stop rolling my eyes at people.
Http://www.smoothmouse.com
This will allow you to select Windows style acceleration or disable mouse acceleration all together.
I've used both Windows and OS X and can't figure out what people want exactly when they want the mouse acceleration like it is in Windows. It seems to be such a common complaint, too.
I guess it's something fairly subjective and hard to explain, but I wish I could understand it so I could stop rolling my eyes at people.
I think it's just something people are used to. For me everything is working fine now, but the deceleration and acceleration were set too high.