MagicPrefs for Mac

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Key Details of MagicPrefs

Advanced configuration for Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and MacBook (Pro) trackpads.
Last updated on April 23, 2014
There have been 3 updates
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Developer’s Description

Advanced configuration for Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and MacBook (Pro) trackpads.

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.

MagicPrefs for Mac

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 23, 2014

Latest update: April 23, 2014

Version: 2.4.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X
OS X 10.9
OS X 10.8
Mac OS X 10.7

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 20,605

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

4.1/5

14 User Votes

Definitely What I Needed.
rfmartinezNovember 17, 2012
Pros
This app is really helps with productivity. I do a lot of research and with that, I need to open several articles. I missed not having a middle-click. THIS app saved me from returning my Magic Mouse. Awesome.
Cons
None so far. I'll update if I find something.
Summary
A Must Have!
tamal25January 24, 2012
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?
"Free, visual set up features, complements Magic Mouse"
towne.riOctober 15, 2011
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.
OK but not really necessary
pettefarJune 12, 2011
Pros
Does it's job well.
Cons
Not found much of a need for it.
Summary
OK.
I cannot wait to use it later when I upgrade to Lion.
Patrick BoivinJune 10, 2011
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.
Summary
Does what I wanted and more
phm01May 17, 2011
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).
Current version works fine
phm01May 9, 2011
Pros
Great for large screen
Cons
Too many choices
Summary
Very useful for large screens (e.g., 27")
Doesn't work
grytpipeFebruary 26, 2011
Pros
used to work
Cons
Doesn't work any longer
Summary
Can't understand why the new version doesn't work
This version is flawed.
mrtn242December 18, 2010
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.
A True Enhancement
wtbixlerApril 1, 2010
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />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!