: Fixed a crash bug specifically related to "exception app binding" (app-specific settings). General BetterMouse Capabilities
: Enables interacting with inactive background windows with a single click rather than needing one click to focus and a second to act.
is a specific maintenance and feature update for the macOS utility designed to improve third-party mouse performance. This version, released in February 2023, focused on refining button binding logic and addressing stability issues found in previous 1.4.x builds. Key Changes in Build 3176 BetterMouse 1.4 (3176)
: Introduced a "control by button" switch to toggle between ratchet and freespin modes for compatible scroll wheels.
: Maps extra mouse buttons to any keyboard shortcut or special action, including gestures (e.g., hold a button and move up/down). : Fixed a crash bug specifically related to
: Provides "butter-smooth" scrolling with configurable duration, acceleration, and "brake points" to eliminate the jerky feel of non-Apple mice.
: Changed the internal button numbering for "wheel taps," which may require users to re-review and re-bind their buttons panel after upgrading. This version, released in February 2023, focused on
BetterMouse is widely used as a lightweight alternative to Logitech Options to solve common macOS mouse frustrations: