Logitech’s Mouse Software Now Includes ChatGPT Support, Adds Janky ‘ai_overlay_tmp’ Directory to Users’ Home Folders
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I recently noticed a new folder in the root level of my Home directory, named ai_overlay_tmp: In preparation for a Mac Power Users episode, I've been playing with a bunch of AI software, and I assumed something I downloaded generated this folder. I deleted it, just to be frustrated when the folder reappeared on its [...]

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[512Pixels] Logitech’s Mouse Software Now Includes ChatGPT Support, Adds Janky ‘ai_overlay_tmp’ Directory to Users’ Home Folders

  • AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.worldOP
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    7 months ago

    Well, the gestures are a primary reason I use the software.

    Without the software, the only functionality I get in macOS is scrolling, rendering the buttons and side scroll wheel useless.

    • BaroqueInMind@lemmy.one
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      7 months ago

      Sounds like you have a simple decision to make, sacrifice privacy for convenience, or remove the software and use the mouse like a normal fucking mouse.

      • AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.worldOP
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        7 months ago

        It would be unfortunate if the only other option is sacrificing privacy.

        Thankfully, some helpful comments have pointed out to software that are available to trial and seem to strike a balance between usability and privacy.

    • Username@feddit.de
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      7 months ago

      Solaar usually works well enough. Not sure if the gestures part is supported on MacOS.

      I usually avoid depending on “hardware support” software for reasons like this. Once the software is no longer supported or as seen here, introduces some dumb “feature”, it becomes annoying.