SmoothMouse
Enhancing mouse pointer response and acceleration on macOS

SmoothMouse
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What is SmoothMouse?

SmoothMouse is a mouse driver developed for macOS to enhance the user experience by improving mouse pointer response. It was created to address issues such as pointer lag and provide advanced configuration options for mouse acceleration. The tool gained significant popularity, with thousands of users, including many at Apple Campus in Cupertino.

However, the project has been paused since 2016 due to changes in macOS that removed necessary system calls. It is no longer supported on macOS Sierra and later versions, though legacy versions are available for older macOS systems up to El Capitan. Users are advised to uninstall it or explore alternative tools for mouse acceleration tweaks.

Features

  • Mouse Pointer Response Improvement: Removes lag and enhances pointer movement
  • Customizable Acceleration: Provides configuration options for mouse acceleration
  • Legacy Support: Compatible with macOS 10.8 to 10.11 El Capitan

Use Cases

  • Improving mouse responsiveness on older macOS systems
  • Customizing mouse acceleration settings for better control
  • Enhancing user experience with precise pointer movements

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