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Short, honest fixes for mouse and keyboard problems.

GuidesMouse double clicking on a single click: why it happens and how to fix it without a new mouseMouse clicks twice or drops drags? Usually a worn switch is bouncing. Symptoms, free options and a software fix.Read

How to stop the Sticky Keys pop-up when you press Shift in gamesPressing Shift five times opens Sticky Keys and throws you out of the game. How to turn the shortcut off for good, or only while you play.

How to add a sniper (DPI clutch) button to a cheap mouseGet the sniper / DPI clutch button of expensive mice on any mouse: hold to slow the pointer, let go for normal speed. What it is good for, and its limits.

Mute your microphone with one key: in games, Discord and meetingsWays to mute the PC microphone with one key in every program: Discord and Windows shortcuts, their limits, and a fix with a beep and an on-screen marker.

Make Caps Lock Esc on tap and Ctrl on hold (two jobs for one key)Turn the barely used Caps Lock key into Esc on a tap and Ctrl when held. Free options, setting it up in HEJİR, and what to know.

Microphone volume keeps changing by itself: why, and how to lock the levelMic level dropping or jumping on its own in Windows? Usually a chat app's automatic adjustment. Free fixes and locking the level.

Mouse slips onto the second monitor in games: keep the cursor on the game's screenPlaying on two monitors and the cursor crosses to the other screen and minimises the game? Why it happens, free options, and keeping the cursor on the game's screen.

G HUB not working or not detecting your mouse: mouse settings without G HUBLogitech G HUB won't open, can't see your device or breaks after updates: the free fixes, and DPI, button mapping and G keys without G HUB.

Use your VALORANT crosshair code in other games (PUBG, CS2, any game)Use the VALORANT crosshair code you like in PUBG, CS2 or a game with no crosshair: paste the code and have the same crosshair everywhere.

How to turn off mouse acceleration (Enhance pointer precision) and other settings that hurt your aimTurn off mouse acceleration in Windows, set pointer speed to 1:1 and check your polling rate: the settings that quietly hurt your aim, fixed in one click.

Fishing by sound in games: Minecraft, Stardew Valley, World of WarcraftTeach the bite sound once and HEJİR reels in and casts again when it hears it. Which games it works in, and how to set it up.

Never miss the match-found sound: phone alerts for CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, ValorantWaiting in queue from the kitchen? When the match pops: a notification, beeps and a message to your phone. It listens to the game's sound and never accepts anything for you.

PUBG: pause your music automatically when a match starts, and get alerted when one is foundPUBG writes a line to its own log when a match is found and when it ends. HEJIR reads that line: it pauses the music as the match starts, resumes it after, and alerts you if you are in another window. No sound to teach.

VALORANT: get alerted when a match is found and pause your music at agent selectVALORANT writes a line to its own log when a match is found. HEJIR reads it: it alerts you in another window, pauses the music and resumes it after the match. No sound to teach.

Razer Synapse 4 not saving macros or not opening: button mapping and macros without SynapseSynapse 4 won't open, loses your macros, or a remapped button lags and double-presses: the free fixes, and button mapping, macros and per-app profiles without Synapse.

Auto clicker keeps clicking after Alt+Tab: keep the clicks out of other windowsAlt+Tab out of a game and your auto clicker or macro keeps clicking into Discord or the browser? Why it happens, the free fixes, and a macro that waits by itself when the window changes.

Macro keeps running after you release the key, or a key gets stuck: why and how to fix itA hold macro keeps going after you let go, or a key stays pressed? Why it happens, the free fixes, and a macro tool that doesn't make this mistake.

Disable the Windows key while gaming: stop the Start menu kicking you outHitting the Windows key mid-game and landing on the desktop? Your keyboard's game lock, the free options, and turning the Windows key off only in games or always.

Wireless mouse stuttering or lagging: the receiver, polling rate and free fixesWireless mouse freezing for a moment in games, cursor skipping, clicks arriving late? The usual causes, the free fixes, and setting the polling rate in software.

Logitech G HUB alternative: a lighter mouse app that works with every brandG HUB heavy, slow or breaking after updates? How to run your Logitech mouse's DPI, buttons and macros without G HUB, and a light alternative.

How to map mouse side buttons to any key (Windows 10 and 11)The easiest way to give your mouse's back and forward buttons any key, shortcut or media key; works on mice without vendor software too.

X-Mouse Button Control alternative: a modern interface, macros and game toolsLove X-Mouse Button Control but tired of its dated interface and limits? A modern alternative that does the same and adds macros, keyboard and a crosshair.

How to make macros on a mouse without software (any brand)Cheap or no-name mouse with no macro software? How to record a macro for any mouse, put it on a button and switch it on and off with one key.

Remap keyboard keys on Windows 11: Caps Lock, the Windows key and shortcutsAn easy, visual way to turn one key into another, switch the Windows key off in games or put a shortcut on a single key.

Crosshair overlay: put your own crosshair on screen in any gameNo crosshair in your game, or one you can't see? Put your own on screen: ready shapes, colour and size, CS2 and Valorant codes.

Razer Synapse alternative: Razer mouse settings without SynapseSynapse heavy, wants an account or won't save macros? Run your Razer mouse's buttons and macros from one light app.

Put Discord push-to-talk on a mouse side buttonStop hunting for a push-to-talk key: make a mouse side button your Discord push-to-talk, in games too.

How to change mouse DPI (even on mice without software)What DPI is, what to use for games, and what to do when your mouse has no software: the easiest ways to set speed and DPI.

A safe auto clicker: no malware, stops on Alt+Tab, on and off with one keyAuto clickers from random sites carry ads and malware risk. A safe way that starts and stops with one key and pauses when you leave the game.

Change music without leaving the game: in-game hotkeys for Spotify and YouTubePause, skip and turn music down without Alt+Tab: music keys that work inside the game for Spotify, YouTube and any browser.

Don't miss Discord messages and calls in game: a notice over the gameWhen Discord, Steam or your browser calls you during a full-screen game, a short notice appears over the game; see who it was without Alt+Tab.

Sudden loud sounds in games hurting your ears: turn explosions and flashbangs down automaticallyTurn the game up to hear footsteps and the explosions blast your ears? Ear protection turns only that game down for a moment on a sudden loud sound, then back.

Discord too quiet under the game: balance game and chat volume with one sliderCan't hear your teammate over the explosions? ChatMix balances game and chat volume with one slider, no driver needed.

Show your keypresses in OBS: a key overlay for streams and tutorialsShow viewers which key you press: a keyboard and mouse overlay with a transparent background, added to OBS as a browser source.

Shaky cursor or shaky hands: a stabilizer that smooths the mouse pointerIf a tremor makes small buttons and straight lines hard: a pointer stabilizer that smooths the cursor, measures the shake and sets its own strength.

Change songs on free Spotify without leaving the game: no Premium neededSpotify's own shortcuts only work while its window is in front. How to pause, skip and set Spotify's volume from inside a game, on a free account too.

Turn Spotify down without turning the game down: Windows' volume mixer and one keyMusic drowns the game, and turning it down turns the game down too. Windows sets each app's volume on its own; how to lower Spotify with one key without leaving the game.

Game sound disappears while Spotify plays: Spotify's exclusive modeIf you use an external sound card or DAC and the game or Discord goes silent while Spotify plays, the cause is often Spotify's exclusive mode. What it does and how to turn it off.

See the name of the song playing while you game: a now-playing bar on screenA great song played mid-match but you don't know its name. How to see the song and artist on screen without leaving the game, for Spotify and YouTube.

Keyboard language keeps changing in games: turn off Alt+Shift, Ctrl+Shift and Windows+SpaceWASD suddenly typing other letters mid-match, or the wrong alphabet in chat? Why Windows' language shortcuts fire in games and how to switch them off for free.

Redragon software not detecting your mouse or saying it's disconnected: what to doRedragon's app can't find your mouse, the macro editor is a struggle, or your keyboard locked up after installing it? Free fixes first, then side buttons and macros with an app that works with any mouse.

Attack Shark software missing or not working: an alternative for side buttons and macrosAttack Shark driver link gone, or the app can't see your mouse? A brand-independent way to give the side buttons a job and set up macros, free to start.

Remapping keys on a Royal Kludge (RK) keyboard: the easy way when you can't find the softwareThe RK keyboard's software isn't mentioned on the box, and confusing once you find it? A brand-independent way to give keys new jobs, switch off the Windows key in games and set up macros.

Razer Synapse 4 not detecting your mouse, disconnecting or breaking macros: what to doAfter a Synapse 4 update the mouse keeps dropping, macros stopped working or the settings window won't open? Free fixes first, then side buttons and macros without Synapse.

Game doesn't recognize your mouse side buttons: making Mouse 4, Mouse 5 and extra buttons workYou press a side button in the game's key settings and nothing happens, or both side buttons count as the same one? Why it happens and how to fix it by turning the side button into a keyboard key the game accepts.

Bloody mouse macros without paying for Ultra Core 3/4: what's free, what isn't, and another wayBloody (A4Tech) mice keep their advanced macro modes behind a paid Core 3/4 key. What the free cores do, why "free activation code" sites are a trap, and how to put macros on any mouse.

Glorious CORE not detecting your mouse or not saving settings: what to doGlorious CORE can't find your Model O/D, or your changes don't stick? Free fixes first, then side buttons and macros without CORE.

ROCCAT is gone and Swarm won't work: side buttons and macros on your ROCCAT mouseTurtle Beach retired the ROCCAT brand in 2024. What to do when the old Swarm doesn't see your mouse or won't open, which mice Swarm II supports, and another way to give your buttons jobs.

Corsair iCUE not detecting your mouse or using too much CPU: what to doAfter an iCUE update the mouse disappeared from the app, or iCUE keeps the CPU busy? Free fixes first, then side buttons and macros without iCUE; your iCUE macros can move in with one click.

SteelSeries GG not detecting your mouse: what to doGG or Engine says no device found, or a game won't start with GG running? Free fixes first, then side buttons and macros without GG.

Armoury Crate not detecting your ROG mouse: what to doArmoury Crate doesn't list your ROG mouse, or shows only the Omni Receiver? Free fixes from ASUS's own advice first, then side buttons and macros without Armoury Crate.

HyperX NGENUITY not detecting your mouse or keyboard: what to doNGENUITY doesn't show your Pulsefire or Alloy? Check which of the two NGENUITY versions your device needs, then the free fixes, then side buttons and macros without NGENUITY.

Corsair iCUE alternative: a lighter app that brings your iCUE macros over in one clickiCUE heavy on the CPU, or you only need buttons and macros? A light app that works with every brand and moves your iCUE macros and button jobs in with one click.

SteelSeries GG alternative: buttons and macros without GG, your GG settings moved in with one clickDon't need all of GG for your SteelSeries mouse, or a game won't start with GG running? A light app for every brand that moves your GG macros and button jobs in with one click.

Logi Options+ not detecting your mouse: what to do for MX Master and other Logitech miceLogi Options+ doesn't list your MX Master, MX Anywhere or M-series mouse? Free fixes from Logitech's own advice first, then giving the side buttons jobs without Options+.

Logi Options+ alternative: a light Windows app for your MX Master and other Logitech miceLogi Options+ feel heavy, or you only need side buttons and a few shortcuts? A light Windows app that works with any mouse, with its limits said plainly.

Zowie mouse software doesn't exist: how to give a Zowie's side buttons new jobsZowie mice are driverless and the brand has no app. How to give the side buttons jobs like copy, a media key or a game shortcut; DPI stays on the mouse's own button.

One mouse button, a different job in each app: app-specific buttons without Options+ or G HUBWant the forward button to reopen a tab in the browser but do something else in other programs? How app-specific buttons work, the free options, and a ready template.

Armoury Crate alternative: a light app for your ROG mouseDon't need all of Armoury Crate for your ROG mouse? A light Windows app for side buttons and macros, and why to keep Armoury Crate updated if you keep it.

Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center not detecting your mouse: what to doYour Microsoft mouse or keyboard doesn't show up in Mouse and Keyboard Center? Free fixes from Microsoft's own answers first, then giving the buttons jobs without it.