SteerMouse

A Mac utility for customizing mouse buttons, scroll wheels and cursor speed.

PaidProprietarymacOS
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About SteerMouse

SteerMouse lets you assign functions to the buttons and wheels of USB and Bluetooth mice on a Mac and adjust cursor speed. Functions can be tied to a button combined with modifier keys or to chords of several buttons.

Available actions include keyboard shortcuts, click variations such as click lock, scrolling with a hands-free option, zoom, an application switcher, Mission Control, media controls and opening files or URLs. It does not support the Apple Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad.

Strengths

  • Works with USB and Bluetooth mice from any maker
  • Button chords and modifier combinations
  • Many built-in actions including Mission Control and media keys

Limitations

  • No support for Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad
  • Some special buttons may not be recognized
  • macOS only

Details

Pricing
PaidCommercial shareware; check the site for the current price.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Plentycom Systems
Platforms
macOS
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Mac users with a third-party mouse who want to remap its buttons
Last verified
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Provenance
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  • Mos

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