Solved An FYI if you have a wonky erratic cordless mouse that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

hsehestedt · Sunday at 10:43 PM

Edwin said:
I stuck one on an extension cord, just for 's and giggles!

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That's how to do it!

bugspop1 · Sunday at 11:19 PM

I use a Logitech Anywhere MX Mouse with my Laptop
(it's the smaller Laptop Mouse)
The Dongle is about 6 inches away from my Mouse.
Only time I have problems is when the Batteries are
on their way out.
The Anywhere MX Mouse is by far the Best Mouse I've ever used.

**BTW, I'm still using the Original Anywhere MX, they (Logitech)
are (I believe) on the 3 Generation of this series, so I really can't
comment on the newer generations.

I will say that the Full-Sized Anywhere MX that came with
the MX 5500 Revolution Combo I had was a great mouse
too!
I stopped using my Desktop Computer about two years
ago, so I gave this combo to my daughter.
The Dongle was always plugged into the Back of the Computer
and I never had a connection problem.
This Desktop Computer only had USB1 & USB2, maybe this was
why I didn't have a problem?

p5200 · Sunday at 11:33 PM

Every once in a while, my cordless mouse doesn't want to wake my computer. I think it is, the mouse it's self. The little green light doesn't come on like it should all the time when the mouse is moved. I'm going to replace it.

TraderGary · 2025-05-19T00:08:50-0400

Mouse problem totally solved here. I haven't touched one in over 3 years! :wink:

antspants · 2025-05-19T00:10:46-0400

gunrunnerjohn said:
WHAT!

I was confused about what your case fans had to do with the subject.

gunrunnerjohn · 2025-05-19T09:23:57-0400

antspants said:
I was confused about what your case fans had to do with the subject.

The mouse might get clipped by a fan. :lmao:

Edwin · 2025-05-19T09:28:20-0400

TraderGary said:
I haven't touched one in over 3 years!

How on earth do you get anything done!?!?!?
Ah..., voice commands, right?
No, wait..., keyboard navigation......,
Wait a minute!!! I got it..., AI, correct? :wink:

TraderGary · 2025-05-19T09:34:49-0400

Edwin said:
How on earth do you get anything done!?!?!?
Ah..., voice commands, right?
No, wait..., keyboard navigation......,
Wait a minute!!! I got it..., AI, correct?

I've used only laptops for the past 25 years and I can use a built-in touchpad faster than I can use an external mouse.

As always, YMMV.

Edwin · 2025-05-19T10:00:06-0400

TraderGary said:
I've used only laptops for the past 25 years and I can use a built-in touchpad faster than I can use an external mouse.

I knew that! I was just messin with ya! :wink:

hsehestedt · 2025-05-19T11:11:23-0400

TraderGary said:
I've used only laptops for the past 25 years and I can use a built-in touchpad faster than I can use an external mouse.

As always, YMMV.

Wow, I'm the opposite. I used to despise touchpads, only using them because I had to. The new Precision Touchpads mandated by Microsoft are a lot better. Whenever practical, I use a wireless mouse with my laptop.

Of course, it could be worse. You could be using one of those stick pointers that Lenovo is so fond of.

TraderGary · 2025-05-19T15:23:36-0400

hsehestedt said:
Wow, I'm the opposite. I used to despise touchpads, only using them because I had to. The new Precision Touchpads mandated by Microsoft are a lot better. Whenever practical, I use a wireless mouse with my laptop.

Of course, it could be worse. You could be using one of those stick pointers that Lenovo is so fond of.

I completely understand. My wife is totally crippled without her Logitech mouse. I used a mouse for decades before deciding to learn the touchpad after watching someone who really knew what he was doing.

Edwin · 2025-05-19T17:03:13-0400

I can't do the Touchpad thing, I'm too slow and clumsy!

TraderGary · 2025-05-19T18:45:09-0400

Edwin said:
I can't do the Touchpad thing, I'm too slow and clumsy!

Most people think they have to push down and make the touchpad click like they do a mouse. Not true. A left click is a light one finger tap. A right click is a light two finger tap. No pressing is involved with a good touch pad. Just a very light tap. That's how I get my speed.

Edwin · 2025-05-19T18:56:09-0400

TraderGary said:
Most people think they have to push down and make the touchpad click like they do a mouse. Not true. A left click is a light one finger tap. A right click is a light two finger tap. No pressing is involved with a good touch pad. Just a very light tap. That's how I get my speed.

My biggest blunder is steering the pointer around gracefully with one finger!
I just found that a light 3 finger tap is a middle click!

TraderGary · 2025-05-19T19:07:09-0400

Edwin said:
My biggest blunder is steering the pointer around gracefully with one finger!
I just found that a light 3 finger tap is a middle click!

Yep, and I set a 3 finger scroll to be sound volume up and down., Now that's handy.

MisterEd · 2025-05-19T19:07:20-0400

In the following YouTube video starting at 3:40 it is suggested that you use a USB extension cable to minimize interference and performance problems with your wireless mouse.
You've Been Using Your Mouse Wrong.

The same thing is suggested in a Logitech Q&A,
Operating distance between mouse and USB receiver

In an ideal environment, your mouse can operate up to 30 feet (10 meters) from the USB receiver in a clear line of sight. If you're not getting this distance, try these suggestions:

Replace the batteries with a fresh set

Use one of our optional USB extenders to move the receiver into a better position

Move devices that could cause radio interference, such as cell phones, radios, wireless routers, and microwaves, away from your work area

To determine if something in your environment is shortening your operating range, try using your mouse in a different location to see if the distance improves. If it does, look for other possible sources of interference that you can remove from your desired work area.

Levitate11 · 2025-05-19T19:34:20-0400

Newer touchpads are slightly better, but I still can't get anywhere near the precision need from a touchpad to do even basic graphics work. Click-n-drag is a real drag with a touchpad. Not to mention, there's not enough real estate on a touchpad unless you crank up the travel speed and that kills precision even more.

Mouse for me, all day long.

gunrunnerjohn · 2025-05-19T20:57:55-0400

TraderGary said:
I completely understand. My wife is totally crippled without her Logitech mouse. I used a mouse for decades before deciding to learn the touchpad after watching someone who really knew what he was doing.

I identify with your wife. I have a mouse that travels with my laptop, I hate the stupid touchpad! I was sort of getting used to the IBM Thinkpad eraser, but that locked me in to buying a specific brand of laptop.

TraderGary · 2025-05-19T22:06:54-0400

gunrunnerjohn said:
I identify with your wife. I have a mouse that travels with my laptop, I hate the stupid touchpad! I was sort of getting used to the IBM Thinkpad eraser, but that locked me in to buying a specific brand of laptop.

The vast majority think like you do, so you have lots of company! :wink:

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