I can’t find my pointer, tried 3 diff mouses and diff USB ports for dongle. I don’t have a touchpad so I can’t swipe or use 3 fingers or get into system preferences to do anything. Can’t even close down my few open Apps. Thoughts?
Try CMD +TAB key
Have you done a PRAM reset, CMD+Option+p+r...
Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
In fact, do 3 in a row, takes a bit of time.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)...
Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
Try CMD +TAB key
Have you done a PRAM reset, CMD+Option+p+r...
Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
In fact, do 3 in a row, takes a bit of time.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)...
Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
I have a Mac Mini M2. The cursor disappears, switches between pointer and hand symbol. I can shake the mouse vigorously, but doesn't show up. Only right clicking does. Drop down menu's can't be accessed. This started to happen once updating the system software over time. I have a mouse and keyboard that use dongles. Read some forums and some suggested it was due to the use of USB devices. I switched over to Bluetooth, and "Voila", Mac runs as it should. So, it's MacOs that has issues with USB Wireless devices.
I plugged in a wired Dell mouse and I can now use the mouse. Still not sure why my wireless mouses don't work right now. Thanks for the help!
Worth a try, but no wired USB Mouse to try?
OK good to hear, thanks... wifi Mice & KBs can drive you crazy my friend.
Started as an Anker ergo mouse when everything froze then tried 2 diff Logitech ones. All wireless. Checked all batteries. Anker mouse is only a week old. Currently a Logistic mouse is connected wirelessly. Wondering if I should reboot computer now that I see the pointer to see if it’ll recognize the mouse.
I don’t have a CMD option on my Logitech keyboard that I am using with this Mac mini computer. This is a desktop computer, not a laptop.
All Mac KBs have CMD or ⌘ keys, PC KB you'd use the Win key +tab, or Win key+alt key+[+r to reset PRAM.:)
Thanks. I can now see my pointer in the very top left corner, left of the Apple symbol (Safari is open) but I still can’t move it anywhere.
What kind of mouse or pad is it?
Not here, I’ll have to borrow one tomorrow and try to use it.
OK, please keep us posted! :)
Pointer disappeared on Apple mini computer.
