How many times do you copy and paste? How often do you use a certain formula? Repetitive tasks can be simplified by making a macro or even recording a process and assigning it to one of the 12 side buttons. To make the most out of the mouse, you can set up application-specific profiles. The mouse software will then automatically detect when you're using a program such as Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve and instantly swap your thumb grid to the specific shortcuts you’ve set up for each application.
Remember, you can also set a modifier key so that you can increase the number of assignable buttons. The more buttons, the merrier, and once you’re completely familiar with your setup and workflow, you can edit an entire rough cut without your left hand ever touching the keyboard. Take a moment to think of your most-used tasks, what buttons you press to achieve them, and then program them onto the mouse, turning multiple buttons into just one. Ta-da!
If you’ve never dabbled in an MMO game, you may not be aware of how much of a game-changer a multi-button mouse can be. If you’re using multiple keyboards or macro pads like the Stream Deck for your workflow, you should definitely consider trying out an MMO mouse to improve your efficiency. It does take a little time to fully acclimatize yourself to using a mouse with a 12-button side panel, but it’s worth it, and I certainly recommend giving it a try. I can’t imagine going back, so I hope they keep making MMO mice for many years to come.
All of the mice I have mentioned in this article are available for purchase, with the Razer Naga V2 Hypserspeed Wireless available from Best Buy for $64.99 , the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless available from Amazon for $134.99 , Redragon’s amazing value M908 Impact available for just $23.07 , and finally Corsair’s Scimitar Wireless Elite SE at Amazon for $113.99 .
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