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
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
Cross posted this as I just noticed the “feature” on my machine.
Any suggestions for alternative software for an MX Master 3 being used with macOS.
Buying a whole other device seems wasteful as the mouse is in flawless condition, but if you have any suggestions I can take a note of it when it is time to buy a new device.
The author recommends SteerMouse in the article
Why do you need any software?
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.
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.
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.
If the goal is to prevent telemetry, you could use Little Snitch to blacklist all Logitech applications from being able to go online.
That is a good idea! If all the alternatives fall short, this should be the best way forward.