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When multitasking on my 2021 iMac, I am finding that every so often my mouth stops functioning properly and it won't let me click on anything until I go through and I do a force quit on a bunch of stuff that's not running anymore
iMac 24″, macOS 15.1
Predicated on user's byline " iMac 24″, macOS 15.1 "
This computer is an Apple Silicon computer that needs an external mouse
What brand of mouse is being used and how it the mouse connected to the computer
Having to Force Quit Applications to get the mouse to function is usually an indicator of Heavy Usage
Use the Activity Monitor application and make sure to use View >> View All Processes
What process or processes are using the Most CPU and Memory.
Often times, the issue maybe a combination of Processes
When the computer is using so much CPU / Memory, it can also be an indicator of a Lack Of Empty Space on the Drive.
In which case, the CPU and Memory usage would become much more because it is searching for Empty Space to save all the Changes the user is performing.
How many Web Browser tabs are in usage.
Each tab may have content that is consuming great amounts of CPU / Memory .
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I too am using 2 different Apple Magic Mice
One on a M2 machine and another on a M4 Machine
The Mice just work and work, just fine
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To avoid a session of Q&A, Q&A and Q&A
Download the Application Etrecheck ( External Link ) directly from the Developer.
The Application is Not a " Silver Bullet " it is only a tool to examine the Hardware / Software used on this computer
This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer.
It makes a coherent and readable inventory of both the Hardware and Software used on the computer
The application is free or paid for added features.
The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information.
Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon <<<<
I'm using the Apple Magic Mouse, and it's connected via Bluetooth.
Hard drive space is 1.38 TB available of 2 TB.
I all so have a 2015 iMac, and I use is the same way. It works fine. I have never had to do a Force quit.
Mouse stops functioning properly when multitasking
