On: I Hacked the Magic Mouse

[tempodox]

With the exception of a few select programs where a mouse is indispensable, I'm a happy Magic Trackpad user for over 10 years now. No RSI ever.

[zukzuk → tempodox]

I developed pretty nasty tenosynovitis in my inner wrist from using a Magic Pad over a year. I even tried switching to using it with my left hand instead of my right, and eventually developed the same problem in the other wrist.

It got bad enough I opted for cortisone injections.

This was about 10 years ago. I’ve avoided Apple’s input devices since, opting for proper ergonomic keyboards and mice, with no further RSI thankfully.

[gymbeaux → zukzuk]

There are some studies out there that show that trackpads are actually some of the most “taxing” computer input devices in existence. Here’s one: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S16998...

[walteweiss → tempodox]

Same with me. I use a gaming mouse on the right from my keyboard and a trackpad on the left. Very convenient for me.