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The people who like the magic mouse (not me) don't care, and the people who even otherwise would never use a magic mouse get to keep making fun of it. Why would

The people who like the magic mouse (not me) don't care, and the people who even otherwise would never use a magic mouse get to keep making fun of it. Why would they bother?

notinmykernel 2y ago
I like the magic mouse, and I care that I can't charge it while using it. I also care that I have to activate bluetooth in order to use it, even if it's plugged in. Same with the keyboard. WTFF.
- stephenr 2y ago
  Are you sure about the keyboard? Mine disconnects from BT when it's plugged in (and continues to work)
  - notinmykernel 2y ago
    You still have to switch it "on" which means it is emitting a BT signal. It leaves users vulnerable to keylogging via BT. It's well-attested and was reported to Apple in Q4 2022. Ideally the on/off switch would not control both the power and BT.
    - wtallis 2y ago
      It still transmits keystrokes over Bluetooth even when it's connected over USB?
      - notinmykernel 2y ago
        Yes. It is possible intercept keystrokes for an Apple keyboard that has been previously connected to a computer or laptop. It was tested as part of this vulnerability for Apple shortcuts: https://jestlandia.github.io/apple-shortcuts-vulnerability-12032024.html https://jestlandia.github.io/apple-shortcuts-vulnerability-1....
        wtallis 2y ago
        Do you have a link that actually corroborates and explains this?
        notinmykernel 2y ago
        I can make one, yes. We thought it was irresponsible to release it at the time. But hey, times change. Will update shortly.
al_borland 2y ago
I'd get a Magic Mouse if they'd move the port. It doesn't even need to be an actual port, it could be a magnetic charger, I'd be good with that too. Just something where I can plug it in while I'm thinking of it, keep working, and unplug it when I notice it's at 100% again. Having a magnet would actually be kind of cool. It could be left up near the top of the mouse pad and you could just swing your mouse up near it when it gets low for it to snap on and start charging.
- adastra22 2y ago
  There's a bumper case that converts it to use wireless charging.

The people who like the magic mouse (not me) don't care, and the people who even otherwise would never use a magic mouse get to keep making fun of it. Why would they bother?

notinmykernel 2y ago

I like the magic mouse, and I care that I can't charge it while using it. I also care that I have to activate bluetooth in order to use it, even if it's plugged in. Same with the keyboard. WTFF.

stephenr 2y ago
Are you sure about the keyboard? Mine disconnects from BT when it's plugged in (and continues to work)
- notinmykernel 2y ago
  You still have to switch it "on" which means it is emitting a BT signal. It leaves users vulnerable to keylogging via BT. It's well-attested and was reported to Apple in Q4 2022. Ideally the on/off switch would not control both the power and BT.
  - wtallis 2y ago
    It still transmits keystrokes over Bluetooth even when it's connected over USB?
    - notinmykernel 2y ago
      Yes. It is possible intercept keystrokes for an Apple keyboard that has been previously connected to a computer or laptop. It was tested as part of this vulnerability for Apple shortcuts: https://jestlandia.github.io/apple-shortcuts-vulnerability-12032024.html https://jestlandia.github.io/apple-shortcuts-vulnerability-1....
      - wtallis 2y ago
        Do you have a link that actually corroborates and explains this?
        notinmykernel 2y ago
        I can make one, yes. We thought it was irresponsible to release it at the time. But hey, times change. Will update shortly.

al_borland 2y ago

I'd get a Magic Mouse if they'd move the port. It doesn't even need to be an actual port, it could be a magnetic charger, I'd be good with that too. Just something where I can plug it in while I'm thinking of it, keep working, and unplug it when I notice it's at 100% again. Having a magnet would actually be kind of cool. It could be left up near the top of the mouse pad and you could just swing your mouse up near it when it gets low for it to snap on and start charging.

adastra22 2y ago
There's a bumper case that converts it to use wireless charging.