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How do I avoid enshitification of my keyboard and mouse

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How do I avoid enshitification of my keyboard and mouse - Lemmy.World

I have been using Logitech peripherals for years. Logitech gear always just worked. Now they demand internet accounts to use the features of the keyboard and mouse that I purchased. WTF? Not only that, have to use wide-open-to-snooping Chrome to adjust the settings. You cannot adjust/use your mouse and keyboard if you just use Firefox. This only makes sense if they are planning (or are already) tracking my every move online to sell to advertisers or spooks. What are the good options? Also, if anybody sees how these changes could be benign, please let me know.

Show threaddhorkSep 24, 2024

The way forward is to stop looking at those as “features of the keyboard and mouse that I purchased” and consider them as “unlockables” where you have to pay again by handing over your personal info. Then stop buying their stuff, because it’s absurd to have to pay twice.

I prefer my keyboards and mice as dumb as possible. Preferably with cables, so I never have to worry about charging them.

Show threadQuantumSparkles
What are some good dumb brands yall could recommend for keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals?
Sep 24, 2024 at 3:38pmWeb
Show threadAatubeSep 24, 2024
Anker has a nice “vertical” mouse that has a wired variant. For keyboards I usually just check for an obscure Chinese brand
Show threadArdyssianSep 24, 2024
Ducky Keyboards are pretty good (but ex)
Show threadcoreray00Sep 25, 2024
I used to love Anker, but after the performance of their MagSafe batteries and recent recall, I’m hesitant to recommend them anymore 🤷
Show threadch00fSep 24, 2024
I’ve been using a Dell keyboard I got at goodwill for $4. It’s great.
Show threadThe Ramen DutchmanSep 24, 2024

Logitech.

G305 for a “standard” mouse
MX Vertical for a vertical mouse
Both are wireless with a dedicated dongle and run off AA batteries. I hope that’s acceptable.

G332 or G432 for a headset (that even works well with hearing aides)

Keyboard? I dunno, I went with a Das Keyboard Ultimate 4, I love my clickity clacky but it’s not a cheap recommendation.

Show threadaaaaaceSep 24, 2024
Gamestop seems to be releasing competitive options right now.
Show threadStrayceSep 24, 2024
I picked up a wireless Cooler Master mouse on impulse for $20 from a bargain bin and it’s … Actually okay. The software doesn’t even need to stay running. You open the util, change the settings, close it, and that’s it. Downside is the cable… While it is technically USBC, they’ve done that thing where the port is recessed in a specifically shaped divot that only their cable will fit.
Show threadTSG_Asmodeus (he, him)Sep 25, 2024
I love Zowie mice because their shapes are incredible and they’re built like tanks. One of mine is 15 years old and I still use it for work.
Show threadPlexSheepSep 25, 2024
The cherry stream has all the keys I need, presses feel good, and it just works.