If the mouse has special functionality, like buttons for window switching or changing system DPI settings, they probably won't work properly on your Mac. Even if the device is sold and marketed for Windows, the chance that it won't work on your Mac is virtually zero, at least as far as basic features go: cursor tracking, button clicking, wheel scrolling. Modern Macs support nearly all USB and Bluetooth devices, so finding a compatible mouse shouldn't be a problem. Fed up and thinking of doing the same? Here are several tips and tricks to help you get set up and comfortable.
That's why I use a third-party mouse on Mac. Plus, the Magic Mouse is basically useless if you Boot Camp into Windows. But I'm not alone in this, as per this thread on MacRumors. I hate Apple's Magic Mouse.Īdmittedly, part of my frustration comes from having 20+ years of Windows expectations locked into my fingers. Not the hardware inside the machine itself, but the peripherals atop your desk. Even though there's a lot to love about the Mac, there is one thing that tends to trip up newbies: the hardware.
