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Laggy Mouse on M1 Mac Mini

Occasionally, the mouse on my M1 Mac Mini lags. I'm using a wired mouse plugged into the on-device USB port. I've observed this with two mice, a Kensington M01307 and a Microsoft X05-87475, both are trackballs.

Mac mini, macOS 13.0

Posted on Dec 28, 2022 7:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2022 7:38 PM

sethcampbell29 Said:

"Laggy Mouse on M1 Mac Mini: Occasionally, the mouse on my M1 Mac Mini lags. I'm using a wired mouse plugged into the on-device USB port. I've observed this with two mice, a Kensington M01307 and a Microsoft X05-87475, both are trackballs."

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Troubleshooting a Lagging Mouse:


A. Verify Compatibly:

If incompatible, it is not expected operate as desired.


B. Try Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues

  1. Boot: in to Safe Mode: [Hold Down: shift key upon boot].
  2. Log in: as same user
  3. Wait: 30 seconds
  4. Restart; your Mac
  5. Log in: as same user


C. Remove Login Items:

While in Safe Mode, remove all of your Login Items, and then restart the Mac.  Go Here: Change Users & Groups Login Items Preferences on Mac - Apple Support

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Dec 28, 2022 7:38 PM in response to sethcampbell29

sethcampbell29 Said:

"Laggy Mouse on M1 Mac Mini: Occasionally, the mouse on my M1 Mac Mini lags. I'm using a wired mouse plugged into the on-device USB port. I've observed this with two mice, a Kensington M01307 and a Microsoft X05-87475, both are trackballs."

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Troubleshooting a Lagging Mouse:


A. Verify Compatibly:

If incompatible, it is not expected operate as desired.


B. Try Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues

  1. Boot: in to Safe Mode: [Hold Down: shift key upon boot].
  2. Log in: as same user
  3. Wait: 30 seconds
  4. Restart; your Mac
  5. Log in: as same user


C. Remove Login Items:

While in Safe Mode, remove all of your Login Items, and then restart the Mac.  Go Here: Change Users & Groups Login Items Preferences on Mac - Apple Support

Laggy Mouse on M1 Mac Mini

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