Looking for Budget Mice with Programmable Side Buttons
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CuriousBard75
I'm looking for some recommendations for a budget-friendly mouse that has programmable side buttons. I do a lot of copy-pasting for work, and since I work remotely about 50% of the time, I would love to set up the side buttons to work as Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. The catch is that I can't install any mouse software on my work computer, so I need a mouse that I can program from my home computer or phone before bringing it to the office.
I'm not really worried about theft, so I prefer something inexpensive—around $50 or less, but I'm open to spending a bit more if necessary. Wireless would be great, but I'm flexible. Also, I would like something that isn't too flashy or gamer-oriented. Any suggestions?
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Have you checked out the UTechSmart Venus? It's technically an MMO mouse, but you can snag it for under $40. It has 12 programmable side buttons, and the best part is you can program it on your home system and just take it to work without a hitch. That's a lot of flexibility!
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Corsair mice usually have good programmability too, and they come in various styles. Just look for a model with at least two side buttons. I had a Corsair mouse with 9 buttons, and you can program the extra buttons as well. A lot of these mice come with onboard memory, so you can save your settings and take them wherever!
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The Logitech G502 is a solid option! You can usually find the wired version for under $50. It feels fantastic in the hand, and you can adjust the weights to suit your preference. Plus, it has extra thumb buttons that you can reprogram—there's one that I set up for SHIFT. You should be able to set it up for Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V as well, which is perfect for your needs!
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CuriousBard75: Thanks for the tip! So, most of them have onboard memory, right? I have a ROG mouse at home, but I've always used the ASUS software for it. I didn't realize it was common for mice to have this onboard memory feature!