As if it wasn’t bad enough that they want me to use a random internet service to add a keyboard to a usb wifi receiver, they have the balls to put this for Firefox users. I clicked out of pure curiosity, as I’m not even remotely interested in involving a corporate internet service in getting my keyboard connected to my computer. This is the message you get now on Logi Options software if you have a Unifying Receiver: This is the message you get now on Logi Options software if you have a Unifying Receiver

For the curious: https://logiwebconnect.com

EDIT: some people on the thread have brought up that the error message being displayed for Firefox users is due to the WebUSB API not being implemented by Firefox due to security concerns. This still does not justify having to use a web app to plug peripherals to a PC.

  • Asemundus@lemm.ee
    26·
    1 year ago

    I get this fun error:

    Image of the software wanting a proprietary USB cable for a update

    Since I have no clue which random USB cable came with the keyboard I am locked out of the settings or updates for my 200€ keyboard.

    • JGrffn@lemmy.worldOP
      21·
      1 year ago

      God, I hate everything. Type C was meant to make everything easier, not fuck us over with non-standardized proprietary versions from every fucking manufacturer.

      • ChargedBasisGrand@lemmy.ml
        9·
        1 year ago

        The physical format of connection has nothing to do with what is at play here, especially since USB-C is not actually used for this product, instead being a micro-USB connection
        the problem is the scummy corporation that emphasizes anti-consumer practices

      • dai@lemmy.world
        3·
        1 year ago

        The G915 uses micro USB from memory.

        I’m happy with the logi peripherals that I own, but I don’t use windows or care for most of the extra features they come with.

        • JGrffn@lemmy.worldOP
          1·
          1 year ago

          Ah, my bad, I’ve never owned or looked into a G915 but just looked for a picture to make sure it was type c.

          • dai@lemmy.world
            2·
            1 year ago

            Logi must be sitting on stockpiles of mini USB connectors lol. Was so surprised that they were using them on modern stuff.

            Even the superlight uses mini, it’s such a pain having everything else on my desk be type-c and my mouse requires an antiquated standard.

        • GTG3000@programming.devРусский
          3·
          1 year ago

          No, but with how many conductors there are in it and how many standards it theoretically can support, they can be pretty creative with what and how they connect beyond standard USB.