Mice and keyboard programs - what are they for?

elJarmen · 16 Feb 2014 at 16:59

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.

TheVoice · 16 Feb 2014 at 19:01

Additional configuration options, disabling certain keys, media hotkey support etc.

just Scott · 17 Feb 2014 at 13:07

For the Deathadder the only option you might need is the dpi changing one. The rest are useless. I use the Deathadder without the software because I don't need to change the dpi from the default 1800.

elJarmen · 17 Feb 2014 at 13:52

Right - thanks.

TwsT · 17 Feb 2014 at 15:29

H2F Scott said:
For the Deathadder the only option you might need is the dpi changing one. The rest are useless. I use the Deathadder without the software because I don't need to change the dpi from the default 1800.

that razer software is a sack of nails anyway lol

just Scott · 17 Feb 2014 at 16:49

TwsT said:
that razer software is a sack of nails anyway lol

If you have the 2013 one, yeah. Fortunately you don't have to use Synapse with the 3.5G (Respawn) Deathadder, you can use the much better legacy drivers.

ttaskmaster · 17 Feb 2014 at 17:02

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!!

TwsT · 17 Feb 2014 at 17:13

H2F Scott said:
If you have the 2013 one, yeah. Fortunately you don't have to use Synapse with the 3.5G (Respawn) Deathadder, you can use the much better legacy drivers.

if you own the 2013 one you deserve synapse honestly it's trash incomparison to the now EOL respawn.

window · 18 Feb 2014 at 00:55

I install my peripheral programs. Useful for macros, different game profiles etc.

elJarmen · 18 Feb 2014 at 14:08

ttaskmaster said:
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.