Today also brought the arrival of the Logitech MX Keys for Mac. With a Logitech Darkfield (opens in new tab) laser sensor sporting 4,000 CPI (counts per inch), it’s not meant to be the best gaming mouse, but instead a reliable and sturdy mouse for your toughest workloads.
With this mouse still being my go-to productivity mouse after reviewing it in November, it’s only fair that Mac users can now consider it too. Logitech designed the mouse for palm grippers, and you get a side thumb wheel that’s actually accessible and comfortable.
Unlike its predecessors, the MX Master 3 does each type of scroll silently, and its free spin is as good as it gets when it comes to speed.
The reinvented wheel uses two electromagnets that allow you to switch between smooth, super-fast scrolling or more precise ratchet movements. It’s a different wheel than what’s in the MX Master 2S (opens in new tab) and MX Master (opens in new tab). What really stands out with this mouse is its scroll wheel, dubbed MagSpeed.
That’s thanks to Logitech’s Flow feature (opens in new tab) that works similarly to Windows 10’s Nearby Sharing (opens in new tab). Otherwise, you can press the Mode shift button to change modes.As we detailed in our Logitech MX Master 3 review, the mouse is a multi-PC productivity machine, allowing you to control and share files, text and photos across up to three PCs. NOTE: When SmartShift is enabled, your mouse will automatically switch between Freespin and Ratchet modes.
NOTE: Click More and then scroll down to see the full list of available settings. You can also assign a different action to the Mode shift button if you wish. See Adjusting your mouse movements for more information. When SmartShift is enabled, you can use the scroll wheel in either ratchet mode or hyper-fast spin mode. Your changes are automatically saved.īy default, the Mode shift button lets you switch between SmartShift modes. When you're done configuring the button, click anywhere below the Gesture button menu. NOTE: The default assignment for this button is Windows management. To perform a gesture, hold down the Gesture button and then move the mouse up or down, left or right. maximize/minimize), and assign other custom settings. volume up and volume down), pan, zoom and rotate, navigate and arrange windows (ex. You can use the Gesture button to manage Windows, control media (ex. In the upper left of the window, click on the Mouse tab and then click on the button you would like to customize:.If you have more than one device that uses Logitech Options, click on the mouse you want to configure.Launch Logitech Options: Start > Programs > Logitech > Logitech Options.
To change the specific function or task assigned to a mouse button: NOTE: Your customizable options and settings will vary depending on the mouse you have connected.
You can get Logitech Options software from your product's Download page. You can use Logitech Options software to: