MacOS suddenly exhibits weird mouse acceleration after idling

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Not sure what changed in the system but I'm running 10.15.6 (19G2021) and suddenly it have the mouse acceleration really fast if the system is idle for a few minutes.

As soon as I move the mouse for 1 second, the acceleration does return to normal.

I have a custom acceleration set in this system like this

defaults read .GlobalPreferences com.apple.mouse.scaling 0.125

Not sure if that matters.

I also have a Logitech mouse that is controlled by their software GHub.

Best Answer

I've had similar issues with a Logitech MX2 & Logi Options.
My bet is the Logi controller that 'forgets' what it's doing.

Tests would include:-

  • uninstalling their drivers & see if the same happens without;
  • test a different mouse;
  • see if your G-series can be used fully with something like SteerMouse or USB Overdrive.
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