Logitech’s Mouse Software Now Includes ChatGPT Support, Adds Janky ‘ai_overlay_tmp’ Directory to Users’ Home Folders
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I recently noticed a new folder in the root level of my Home directory, named ai_overlay_tmp: In preparation for a Mac Power Users episode, I've been playing with a bunch of AI software, and I assumed something I downloaded generated this folder. I deleted it, just to be frustrated when the folder reappeared on its [...]

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[512Pixels] Logitech’s Mouse Software Now Includes ChatGPT Support, Adds Janky ‘ai_overlay_tmp’ Directory to Users’ Home Folders

  • @AusatKeyboardPremiOP
    3•1 month ago

    Thanks. The app is free to try for 30 days.

    However, I can already see open issues that mention requiring the proprietary software from Logi to be installed in order for all the buttons and wheels to work.

    Having said that, I will use it for a while before forming a concrete opinion.

    • @[email protected]
      10•1 month ago

      I started boycotting Logitech when they started automatically downloading and installing Logitech Download Assistant through Windows update as soon as you connect a Logitech device to your computer.

      That is unforgivable to me, when connecting a device, the only thing that should be downloaded and installed is the driver, nothing more, if you need the extra functionallity you should need to get it manually.

      I would have no issues with it if Windows asked to download anything other than the INF driver file and respected a “No”, both M$ and Logitech are at fault here.

      • @[email protected]
        3•1 month ago

        Dell does the same thing with some of their office keyboards. If you plug it in, you get zero-click PUP and it’s not trivial to delete.

          • @[email protected]
            4•1 month ago

            Yes. This was literally the concern I raised back when MS introduced this automatic zero-click bullshit and I was told I was paranoid; Microsoft would never let that happen! Now we’re here.

    • @butitsnotme
      1•1 month ago

      You can still download the previous major version, which is free.

      • Jesus
        2•1 month ago

        $10, supports a independent dev. Seems worth it.

      • @AusatKeyboardPremiOP
        2•1 month ago

        I am fine with paying for the software as long as it provides the functionality.