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MagicPrefs for Mac

Adds functions and options to the Apple Magic Mouse.

Free
In English
4.4
Based on 38 user rates

MagicPrefs overview

Note: MagicPrefs is no longer under development.

MagicPrefs is no longer maintained, the functionality it provided was made possible by Api's that are now deprecated and reverse engineered private Apple frameworks

MagicPrefs is a toolbar application for OS X which aims to improve the functionality and configuration options of the Apple Magic Mouse. It features the MagicMenu, the ability to bind a variable number of finger clicks and taps to functions like Middle Click, Hold Down Both Mouse Buttons, Spaces, Expose, Dashboard, MagicMenu, etc.

  • Tap Sensitivity implements an advanced algorithm that impacts a number of factors used to determine taps, all controllable by a single slider.
  • Tracking Speed adds the ability to increase the maximum available speed by an extra 25%.
  • And to top it all off it features a real-time display of the fingers touching the surface of the mouse that you can enable to test and monitor the way the mouse sees your input.

Note: MagicPrefs is more than 5 years old now and is no longer maintained. Download and use at your own risk on OS X versions newer than 10.8 Mountain Lion.

What’s new in version 2.4.3

Version 2.4.3:
  • Added support for the rechargeable magic mouse and trackpad.
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MagicPrefs for Mac

Free
In English
Version 2.4.3
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4.4

(69 Reviews of MagicPrefs)

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Edac2
Edac2
Feb 27 2018
2.4.2
5.0
Feb 27 2018
5.0
Version: 2.4.2
MagicPrefs stopped working for me, too. Then I saw this on the developer's site: “MagicPrefs is more than 5 years old now and is no longer mantained. The functionality it provided was made possible by API's that are now deprecated and reverse engineered private Apple frameworks. Apple is not likely to replace the deprecated API's nor provide access to the underlying multitouch technology. So that's the end of the line for MagicPrefs and similar software. TLDR, if it doesn't work anymore that‘s it. If it still works, then its just a matter of time until it won‘t.”
Perfakir
Perfakir
Dec 4 2015
2.4.2
0.0
Dec 4 2015
0.0
Version: 2.4.2
Does not work with the new MagicMouse.
Bytes
Bytes
May 28 2014
2.4.2
4.0
May 28 2014
4.0
Version: 2.4.2
For the longest time I resisted using the MagicMouse because it didn't do what I needed. Now with MagicPrefs, I am a very happy Apple mouse user just by adding a center click option, and pinch in/out for zooming text. Stable, free, efficient utility... Thanks!
Grandpa-John
Grandpa-John
Apr 22 2012
2.4.0
0.0
Apr 22 2012
0.0
Version: 2.4.0
I have been using the previous version for some time in Snow Leopard and just installed version 2.4. Now every time I try to use the preferences settings the application crashes. What gives?
Adumbrate
Adumbrate
Jan 10 2012
2.3.1
4.0
Jan 10 2012
4.0
Version: 2.3.1
I love the fact that this has a two-finger click that can hold both the left and right side of the mouse. I play a lot of video games and this comes in handy for Call of Duty games and Skyrim. The only confusing part is how to set presets without needing to access the Preferences and changing it. I want it to just automatically turn on if I launch an app. It doesn't seem to do so for Call of Duty or Skyrim. I'll dig around and see if there's info about this.
Edac2
Edac2
Feb 27 2018
5.0
Feb 27 2018
5.0
Version: null
Bytes
Bytes
May 28 2014
4.0
May 28 2014
4.0
Version: null
myservice9944
myservice9944
Jul 20 2013
4.0
Jul 20 2013
4.0
Version: null
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Andrew8042
Jun 30 2013
3.0
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3.0
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rames123
May 11 2013
4.0
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Simmobk1981
Jan 21 2013
1.0
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1.0
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Pinbacker
Mar 26 2012
5.0
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5.0
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beta.lab
Feb 24 2012
4.0
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4.0
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Adumbrate
Jan 10 2012
4.0
Jan 10 2012
4.0
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jgelling
Jan 7 2012
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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3.5
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5.0
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