MagicPrefs for Mac

Publisher's Description

From Vlad Alexa:

MagicPrefs is a free menubar and preference pane application for OSX which aims to improve the functionality and configuration options of the Apple Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and the MacBook glass trackpad.

It features the ability to bind a variable number of finger clicks, taps, swipes, pinch and other gestures to functions like Middle Click , Hold Down Both Mouse Buttons , Spaces , Expose, Dashboard , Recent Applications, Tweet, Read Tweets, Google Reader etc.

Touch Sensitivity implements a single point control for a number of factors impacting the algorithms of the taps, swipes, pinch and other gestures.

Tracking Speed adds the ability to increase the maximum mouse speed by an extra 200%.

Also featured is a real-time display of the fingers touching the surface of the mouse that you can enable to test and monitor the way the mouse sees your input.

What's new in this version: Support for OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and miscellaneous fixes.

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All User Reviews

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  • 5.0 stars

    "A Must Have!"

    January 24, 2012  |   By tamal25

    Version: MagicPrefs 2.3.2

    Pros

    Enable Tap functions
    Customizable Swipe functions
    1,2, 3 or 4 click/tap/swipe functions to activate Expose/finder/dashboard/hide/etc
    Free to Download
    All-in-One hub for magic mouse/magic trackpad/macbook trackpad
    Increase Speed furthermore if necessary

    Cons

    None. There is absolutely nothing to dislike about this program.

    Summary

    This app is a must have! You can do just about anything you want to with this program. Even have a neat Capslock reminder (similar to when you increase/decrease volume and brightness). Overall, this program is amazing! Download it now! You won't be disappointed. For MacOS Lion/Snow Leopard or older. Oh yeah, did I mention it's free?

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  • 5.0 stars

    ""Free, visual set up features, complements Magic Mouse""

    October 15, 2011  |   By towne.ri

    Version: MagicPrefs 2.3.2

    Pros

    Once you decide which functions you really need, Magic Prefs is smooth, unobtrusive, and adds the functionality that Magic Mouse should have. I have added middle click (Dashboard). That one added function makes downloading this free app worthwhile.
    In addition, the real time view of finger positioning during setup is a wonderful feature as individuals will hold their hands/fingers ergonomically different.

    Cons

    An abundance of possible redundant or overlapping functions that could take away from Magic Mouses' simplicity, and your computing sanity.

    Summary

    I would recommend adding Magic Prefs to your pref panes, even if you require just one added function.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "OK but not really necessary"

    June 12, 2011  |   By pettefar

    Version: MagicPrefs 2.2.2.72

    Pros

    Does it's job well.

    Cons

    Not found much of a need for it.

    Summary

    OK.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "I cannot wait to use it later when I upgrade to Lion."

    June 10, 2011  |   By Patrick Boivin

    Version: MagicPrefs 2.2.2.72

    Pros

    I use my fingers a lot with my iPad and cannot wait to use it with Lion.

    Cons

    It may mean getting trackpad for my iMac but can't wait for Lion.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Does what I wanted and more"

    May 17, 2011  |   By phm01

    Version: MagicPrefs 2.2.1

    Pros

    Works with iMac and on 30" monitor/MacBook Pro. Fully flexible to turn on/off features including keeping on vertical scroll while turning off horizontal scroll. Added multi-finger gestures is useful (esp. to Spaces).

    Cons

    Sooo many features, hard to decide what to try and use :)

    Summary

    Solved problems that Magic Mouse prefs inadequate for large screens and provided excellent control of which gestures to turn on/off. Also provided many additional useful gestures (and some I did not find I would use).

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Current version works fine"

    May 9, 2011  |   By phm01

    Version: MagicPrefs 2.2.0

    Pros

    Great for large screen

    Cons

    Too many choices

    Summary

    Very useful for large screens (e.g., 27")

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Doesn't work"

    February 26, 2011  |   By grytpipe

    Version: MagicPrefs 2.0.2

    Pros

    used to work

    Cons

    Doesn't work any longer

    Summary

    Can't understand why the new version doesn't work

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  • 2.0 stars

    "This version is flawed."

    December 18, 2010  |   By mrtn242

    Version: MagicPrefs 2.0b4

    Pros

    Earlier versions worked fine for me.

    Cons

    Too many bells and whistles in this version.

    Summary

    In this version, I turned on middle click to change cursor to finger, could not get it to shut off even after disabling and quitting this version. Finally un-installed it to get my magic mouse to run properly.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "A True Enhancement"

    April 1, 2010  |   By wtbixler

    Version: MagicPrefs 1.8.3

    Summary

    This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
    I'm a little too uncoordinated to use many trackpad gestures but I do use MagicPrefs for restoring center button access to Dashboard and adding tracking speed. The developer is quite responsive to questions too. Very nice work!

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Why Didn't Apple Add These Options?"

    March 29, 2010  |   By wrongcoast@mac.com

    Version: MagicPrefs 1.8.2

    Summary

    This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
    This is an outstanding app the features of which Apple should be ashamed of for not including in their original iteration of the MM.
    I'm amazed that on the day 10.6.3 was released, the MagicPrefs guys were already on the case and had their update ready to go.
    Bravo!!

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