Upgraded to Tahoe and getting extra mouse clicks

Strawhatguy wrote:

I’ve actually noticed this too, same symptoms.

so apple changed something with how it handles external, non-Apple mice.

Have you uninstalled the third-party mouse software to check if the HID-standards compliant mouse functions as expected. A standards compliant mouse without any additional software should be able to click, secondary click, and scroll. Any other buttons/functions would not be supported. If it works correctly without the software installed, the problem is with the third-party system modification that provides the extra features the mouse may have.

My HID-compliant "non-Apple" mouse does not show any of the issues you describe.

See if slowing the mouse double-click speed changes anything in System Settings > Mouse.

IslandMail wrote:

MacBook Pro M1. OS 26.1. Mice clicks are almost impossible. I've tried 3 different mice: Logitec Anywhere 3 for Mac, an older Apple USB mouse and another USB device. All will scroll and select, but will not click to open, or click to place a cursor into a data field. I've rebooted. Shut down. Activated Disk First Aid. Disconnected all peripherals. Rebooted. Zilch result. Not a great way to work. Should I go back to 26.0?

Do you have any third party mouse driver installed?

I only use the built-in software, and I have not seen any difference at all in clicking - either with the built-in trackpad or a third party mouse.

As already recommended, try uninstalling the third party driver (or updating it, if applicable).

Uninstalled. No change.

Went back into Settings and dialled Double Click Speed way back to 2 out of 10.

Success. Everything is back to normal.

Logitech settings are backed up in case I need them again.

Thanks for your advice. Much appreciated.

change double click speed in accessibility/pointer control.

I use a Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad, no issues like that at all with Tahoe. Is yours a 3rd party, e.g., Logitech, that may have drivers installed on your Mac?

I’ve actually noticed this too, same symptoms.

so apple changed something with how it handles external, non-Apple mice.

I’ve been noticing extra click events, such as the Stats widget on the menu bar, a click will open then immediately close the details pane. Other menus or panes see a similar effect, often I have to hold the mouse button down to get to what I want.

i have not attempted to change the mouse double click sensitivity from what it was on the previous macOS version. Did that help?

GetRidAsap wrote:

I do have Apple Support left from when I bought my Mac but there's no way of getting hold of them so I guess that's just some sales bs.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support See the contact live support at the bottom of the page.

I have a similar problem. I'm on 26.1 but since before that update I've had to click things more than once for them to work ('closing' an app, clicking a tab, etc). All of my stuff is Apple so that's no excuse.

I do have Apple Support left from when I bought my Mac but there's no way of getting hold of them so I guess that's just some sales bs.

MacBook Pro M1. OS 26.1. Mice clicks are almost impossible. I've tried 3 different mice: Logitec Anywhere 3 for Mac, an older Apple USB mouse and another USB device. All will scroll and select, but will not click to open, or click to place a cursor into a data field. I've rebooted. Shut down. Activated Disk First Aid. Disconnected all peripherals. Rebooted. Zilch result. Not a great way to work. Should I go back to 26.0?

Options+ is up to date. It tells me all the mouse and keyboard firmware is up to date.

So, you tried the update part of the troubleshooting. How about the uninstall part?

But this problem is not exclusive to Bluetooth devices. It also happens with older Apple USB mice cabled via the multi port (Cougar DS 10 Docking Station).

The 'no click' issue is particularly bad in Finder. I can navigate to folders, but cannot open any files. The only way in is via the spacebar. Same with Calendar and spreadsheets.

It's now impossible to place a cursor into a data field and revise text. I have to delete and re-enter a revised version.

Plenty of work to do, so off to Apple Store tomorrow to get back on track.

I have now, the double click sensitivity. It’s not consistent though so I can’t say that’s done anything yet.

Tahoe just seems a little quirky overall. A couple good ideas too, but it definitely doesn’t treat external devices as well.

and the update from 26.0 -> 26.0.1 failed , had to revive it at an Apple Store. Maybe 26.0.2 will be better.

Thanks for the reply. I have Logitech Options+ (1.98.804269) installed with an overview of all my Logitech peripherals. Options+ is up to date. It tells me all the mouse and keyboard firmware is up to date.

But this problem is not exclusive to Bluetooth devices. It also happens with older Apple USB mice cabled via the multi port (Cougar DS 10 Docking Station).

The 'no click' issue is particularly bad in Finder. I can navigate to folders, but cannot open any files. The only way in is via the spacebar. Same with Calendar and spreadsheets.

It's now impossible to place a cursor into a data field and revise text. I have to delete and re-enter a revised version.

Plenty of work to do, so off to Apple Store tomorrow to get back on track.

justin_well wrote:

Thanks for idea! I checked and that setting looks unchanged.

Welcome. Not sure what it looks unchanged means. I meant for you to change it.