Mice and keyboard programs - what are they for?

[elJarmen]

Hi,

I'm one of those people who just dislike having unnecessary programs installed. When I had my G500 I remember installing the program it came with it but not sure I found there something I couldn't do in the applications themselves. Now I have the Deathadder mouse and a Skiller keyboard and I'm wondering if I should bother downloading their programs at all. If it is only for changing colours etc I'll pass, but I am seriously thinking I'm missing something here so appreciate opinions.

 

[elJarmen]

Right - thanks.

 

[elJarmen]

Depends on the software.
Most of my peripherals have on-board memory, so I can put all the keymaps, macros, scripts and profiles directly on the peripheral and close the software. If I choose, I can then take that peripheral, use it on a different machine and still have everything work just fine from its on-board memory.
If you have need of such things, then it won't (or shouldn't) use up much system resource on a modern machine. If you don't need it, then as mentioned, just use the drivers.

I was amazed that my new Wireless dongle actually had this massive 'utility' that does the exact same thing as clicking on the SysTray icon... needless to say, that didn't get installed!!

Use the drivers? As in what drivers? I just plugged in my mouse, keyboard and 5.1 Logitech speaker system and I assume they are working as they should be or do I have to install some drivers? Sorry lol this must sound naive but I just don't know if I'm missing on something here.