LeTak

My mouse needs internet to function

https://feddit.org/post/24016907

Jan 7 at 3:57pmWeb
Show threadAldinTheMageJan 7
Logitech bricked my favorite headset because they pushed a firmware update without asking that failed to install. The headset was working perfectly fine, and now the receiver is bricked. Out of warranty by a few months when it happened too.
Show threadotacon239Jan 7
if warranty == “expired” then brick() end
Show threadSaymazJan 7
Planned obsolescence. Capitalism’s great gift to humanity.
Show threadantrosapienJan 7
More like crapitalism
Show threadThePantserJan 7
And this is why consumer protection laws are so important. What if auto manufacturers did that. Warranty expired? “send the update that causes misfires or leaves the interior lights on and drains the battery”
Show threadfelixwhynotJan 7
Agreed! Whence right to repair?
Show threadBCsvenJan 7
Ford patented a system that will disable your car if you miss a loan payment, and if you continue not to pay the autonomous driving tech will drive itself back to the dealership
Show threaddoughlessJan 7
This feels like you should still be able to require them to replace or fix it. It would be like them coming into your home, accidentally stepping on it and then saying, “oops, too bad it’s out of warranty.” It’s too bad that small claims is probably more expensive than just paying to replace it.
Show threadgrueJan 7
What the Hell could it possibly ever even need a firmware update for?! The vast majority of headsets aren’t even physically capable of having firmware (because they connect using 3.5mm analog audio jacks), let alone receiving an update for it!
Show threadAldinTheMageJan 8

To communicate with the newer and significantly worse version of their desktop software, I guess :)

I have used a Logitech speakers, keyboard, and mouse for years as well. Will not buy Logitech when I have to replace those. As much as I loved the headset and the mouse (G502 lightspeed), I can’t continue to use peripherals that are dependent on such awful software.

Show threadnova_ad_vitumJan 7
I am using X-mouse on my MX master 3 just because I’ve become addicted to the Logitech scroll wheel and i absolutely hate having to deal with their dogshit software. Probably doesn’t have 100 percent functionality of the mouse but enough for me.
Show threadRedSnt 🧩♂️👓🖥️Jan 8
X-Mouse Button Control is goated. I probably used it on windows since Windows XP.
Now that I’m on Linux I use “Input Remapper”.
X-Mouse Button Control

Software for Windows that allows you to re-map & configure your mouse buttons and scroll wheel.

Show threadFilthyShroomsJan 7
Logitech makes some nice accessories and such, but god I hate their software
Show thread☂️-Jan 7

i use piper to set my mouse up on linux, and it has local memory mode.

NO firmware updates, NO internet connection, NO official logitech app. fuck all of these.

Show threadgrueJan 7

I use a mouse that doesn’t require anything beyond the generic USB HID driver that comes with Linux in the first place.

(Okay, okay, I could also use OpenRGB if I wanted to control the lights. But still, it uses fuck-all software provided by the manufacturer.)

Show threadstarblursdJan 7
I absolutely love piper… I switched to a hero g502 Logitech mouse shortly after ditching windows cause razer under Linux was not working… Love the mouse and that it’s not hindered by Logitechs garbage software
Show threaddondelelcaroJan 7
Ploopy trackballs and mice are awesome. Get one!
Show thread☂️-Jan 8
i was thinking about these! they do look good but i need to get to fixing my 3d printer already.
Show threadCysioJan 7
My mouse still works because I don’t have Options+ installed
Show threaddandu3Jan 7
You mean the software that installs itself as a driver from Windows update? And when you install it it installs an old version so it’s absolutely useless and you’re better off getting it yourself?
Show threadLCPJan 7
Context: macrumors.com/…/logitech-certificate-breaks-macos…
Logitech Blames 'Inexcusable Mistake' After Certificate Expiry Breaks macOS Apps

Logitech users on macOS found themselves locked out of their mouse customizations yesterday after the company let a security certificate expire,...

MacRumors
Show threadEpheraJan 7
Pretty sure, people drawing for commissions would typically use a drawing tablet… ^^’
Show threadneon_novaJan 7
Oh, I’m happy I saw this. I have a cheap Logitech mouse and I couldn’t use the side buttons on macOS, but they worked in Firefox. Quite weird.
Show threadDaCrazyJamezJan 8

Dont use the logitech consumer software. They have their dev version you can get that has just about all the functionality with none of the enshitification:

Onboard Memory Manager

Link to article: hwbusters.com/…/tired-of-logitech-g-hub-there-is-…

Tired Of Logitech G-Hub? There Is Already A Better Alternative! - Hardware Busters

Hardware Busters - Tired Of Logitech G-Hub? There Is Already A Better Alternative! - Software JimCKD Onboard Memory Manager

Hardware Busters
Show threadEveryday0764Jan 8

github.com/PixlOne/logiops

better then the real thing

GitHub - PixlOne/logiops: An unofficial userspace driver for HID++ Logitech devices

An unofficial userspace driver for HID++ Logitech devices - PixlOne/logiops

GitHub