Is there a tool available to turn off mouse input?
Is there a tool available to turn off mouse input?
The USB-A type port is generally limited to 1500 insertions before reliability issues arise.
Previously, there were numerous such applications designed to stop the cursor from moving unintentionally when using the touchpad while typing on a laptop; however, all touchpad makers incorporated this capability into their drivers. Typically, a specific key combination existed to completely disable the mouse until it was re-enabled. These solutions might still function, even if they were originally intended for Windows Vista or earlier systems.
A more straightforward approach would involve hardware rather than software:
Although the pushbutton models appear to be compatible with USB-C, if you insist on using a pushbutton, you could locate a USB hub that includes a power button. These operate simply by disconnecting the +5v supply line.
I didn't realize script writing was that simple. I'll take a look. The issue isn't just the surface—it's the mouse itself. It has a coating that makes it easy for dirt to collect. I don't understand why you'd think that or why you're being so rude. I'm surprised you're a mod. You should realize that not all computer back areas are easily reachable. Plus, trying to find the right USB cord in the back of a computer and struggling to identify it is no easier than pressing a key. That seems like my main option unless I decide to get a new mouse. I thought a quick software fix would be simpler.
I've experienced the issue with every Logitech mouse that came with a rubbery coating, which gradually broke down into a sticky mess that needed careful scraping off using alcohol. Stronger solvents could have worked better, but they might have clouded the shiny plastic underneath. Luckily, the coating remains very thin, so it hasn't impacted the mouse's function or appearance.
Interestingly, similar coatings on Microsoft and Razer mice haven't turned sticky. While the coating has likely degraded in some cases, making it feel more like plastic than rubber, this didn't require any effort from me to remove.
Small changes in the formula can significantly affect durability. Cellulose acetate, often called the inert plastic used in Lego bricks, has a history of breaking down in GM steering wheels and even causing unpleasant smells from Craftsman screwdriver handles. I don’t have much reason to complain about Logitech, as the stickiness is what lets me rely on MX518 v1.0 mice for most of my purchases at around $1 each.
And if it's hard to reach the back of the PC or another spot to unplug the mouse, just connect it to an USB extension cable from the available port.
Mark both ends of the cable.
Plug or unplug the mouse through the female port as needed.
That’s how "lazy ole me" handled it.
No switch required and no intention behind it.