{"id":187598,"date":"2022-04-01T08:24:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T06:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=187598"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:50:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:50:28","slug":"x-mouse-button-control-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/x-mouse-button-control-review\/","title":{"rendered":"X-Mouse Button Control review: still useful today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you thought there was just one way to use a mouse,<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/x-mouse-button-control.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"X-Mouse Button Control (XMBC)\">X-Mouse Button Control (XMBC)<\/a><\/strong> can show you a whole new world. This <strong>alternative control methodology<\/strong> lets you harness more control over your computer mouse. It also lets you <strong>fully unlock the potential of mice<\/strong> that do more than just &#8220;point and click&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, your <strong>mouse wheel <\/strong>that you <strong>use to scroll<\/strong> also <strong>acts as a button<\/strong> that can be programmed. XMBC, a <strong>totally free program<\/strong>, can be used to <strong>unlock more controls<\/strong> for your mouse or just offer <strong>more versatility<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s break down the XMBC tool, its features, and its rivals to see how it performs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is X-Mouse Button Control?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting at the beginning, XMBC is a program that <strong>remaps the mouse button controls<\/strong>. It offers the following<strong> features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Button remapping<\/li><li>Navigation customization<\/li><li>Context-dependent changes<\/li><li>Window-specific mouse behavior<\/li><li>Profile creation<\/li><li>Automatic profile activation<\/li><li>10 layers of unique button configurations<\/li><li>Distinct macros for specific actions such as screen-swapping<\/li><li>Timed button actions that vary with press time<\/li><li>Combining or shifting button actions<\/li><li>Simulated keystroke mapping<\/li><li>Key sequences<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I download X-Mouse Button Control?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily <strong>download the XMBC program<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/x-mouse-button-control.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"this Softonic page\">this Softonic page<\/a>. After that, simply follow the setup and get started customizing your mouse button control configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of the X-Mouse Button Control interface\" class=\"wp-image-187621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-50.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of this utility?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While XMBC lets you have <strong>more control<\/strong>, it also allows for <strong>increased usability across multiple users<\/strong>. In essence, XMBC<strong> sets up profiles <\/strong>to prevent your individual mouse controls from changing. If you<strong> share a computer<\/strong> with others such as family members, this is an<strong> ideal solution<\/strong>. But you need to<strong> think bigger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want a <strong>shortcut for copying text<\/strong>? XMBC can deliver that. Interested in <strong>altering what double-clicking the left mouse button does<\/strong>? XMBC can do that, too. Users can even<strong> introduce fourth and fifth mouse buttons into video games <\/strong>that don&#8217;t natively have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Each profile<\/strong> can host <strong>10 different button configurations<\/strong> across &#8220;layers&#8221;. Simply <strong>use the mouse buttons<\/strong> themselves or <strong>hotkeys to switch<\/strong> them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is X-Mouse Button Control dangerous?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some internet downloads can harbor malware, <strong>XMBC is a virus-free and safe program<\/strong> for Windows PCs. Rest assured that you are a getting quality program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"X Mouse Button Tutorial Basic Setup (NOTE: Default -*SCROLL LOCK* X-Mouse ONOFF)\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x6rCN9vlBD4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I use X-Mouse Button Control?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting to know the software is a matter of <strong>familiarizing yourself<\/strong> with how things are organized. This is easier said than done as there are 100 actions that users must specify. <strong>YouTuber Cannibal Haire<\/strong> has a very useful video as seen above to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, you can <strong>consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highrez.co.uk\/downloads\/X-Mouse%20Button%20Control%20User%20Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"user guide\">user guide<\/a><\/strong> for more specific instructions on multi-layered button mapping, profile setup, global settings, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I remap mouse buttons?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remapping buttons<\/strong> let users <strong>change how the scroll wheel and mouse buttons function<\/strong>. You can assign different tasks to each button. For example, instead of using the left click button to &#8220;select&#8221;, you do that with the middle mouse button instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are<strong> lots of options<\/strong> when it comes to <strong>remapping buttons<\/strong>, but you can easily adjust what they do within the <strong>XMBC interface <\/strong>as seen in the screenshot earlier in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of a mouse scroll wheel and the X-Mouse Button Control logo\" class=\"wp-image-187620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-52.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common issues with XMBC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with any program, <strong>XMBC has its quirks<\/strong> and a learning curve to it. The obvious issue with XMBC is that it is <strong>entirely text-based<\/strong>.<strong> Visual learners<\/strong> <strong>may struggle<\/strong> with dialing in certain features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This trait also <strong>presents a hurdle <\/strong>for users <strong>not knowledgeable of computer hardware or Windows OS features<\/strong> beyond installing and using programs. Getting into the more <strong>granular features<\/strong> requires becoming intimately familiar with not just XMBC, but other aspects of Windows itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s more: the<strong> forums available to users<\/strong> specifically for XMBC are<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forums.highrez.co.uk\/viewforum.php?f=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"not very active\">not very active<\/a><\/strong>. If you go looking for help there, <strong>you may not find anyone<\/strong>. Going to <strong>a hardware subreddit might be a better option<\/strong> if you need specific guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of an illuminated RGB gaming mouse\" class=\"wp-image-187624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-53.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can XMBC supplement gaming mice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many <strong>gaming mice<\/strong> from big companies like <strong>Razer<\/strong> and <strong>Corsair<\/strong> come with their own <strong>button customization programs<\/strong>. However, not all of them offer as <strong>robust of options<\/strong> as users may need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To supplement that, <strong>XMBC makes a wonderful addition<\/strong> for those who need more features. It&#8217;s <strong>especially handy <\/strong>for <strong>people who work and game on the same PC<\/strong>. You can have <strong>one profile<\/strong> for when you are<strong> playing video games<\/strong> and <strong>one for <\/strong>when you are <strong>working<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">X-Mouse Button Control competitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>XMBC offers lots of utility<\/strong> for users with <strong>specific needs<\/strong>. It can be especially <strong>time-saving<\/strong> if you have <strong>&#8220;dumb&#8221; hardware<\/strong> or hardware that is more plug-and-play vs. something with a companion app with other features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>some mice<\/strong> (including gaming mice) tend to <strong>ship<\/strong> with more <strong>sophisticated programs <\/strong>for the hardware. You can review how<strong> similar programs<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/x-mouse-button-control.en.softonic.com\/windows\/alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"compare to X-Mouse Button Control on this page\"><strong>compare <\/strong>to X-Mouse Button Control on this page<\/a>. But let&#8217;s see how the top-rated built-in software on some mice fares against XMBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of a woman using the Logitech Options software\" class=\"wp-image-187646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-58.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Logitech Options vs. XMBC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Logitech<\/strong> software has come a very long way over the years. Though the company is known for tons of peripherals from webcams and speaker systems to smart home items,<strong> <\/strong>their<strong> mice and keyboard options are solid<\/strong>, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/software\/options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"revamped the interface\">revamped the interface<\/a> of its software to offer more options for working. You can create hotkeys for Zoom, Photoshop, or even Google Chrome. It even provides <strong>app-specific settings<\/strong> as XMBC does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a <strong>utility standpoint<\/strong>, the <strong>software works well<\/strong> for those who <strong>have more professional needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of Razer Synapse program\" class=\"wp-image-187647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-59.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Razer Synapse vs. XMBC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Razer<\/strong> is one of the <strong>most popular brands<\/strong> when it comes to gaming peripherals like mice and keyboards. But <strong>gamers<\/strong> also <strong>rave about<\/strong> its onboard software <a href=\"https:\/\/razer-synapse.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Razer Synapse\"><strong>Razer Synapse<\/strong><\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/mysupport.razer.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/1543\/~\/how-to-assign-a-razer-mouse-button-to-switch-profiles-in-razer-synapse-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"sleek interface\">sleek interface<\/a> is clear, concise, and uncluttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see in the image of the UI above, <strong>Razer now has profiles<\/strong> just like XMBC, along with controls for <strong>RGB lighting<\/strong>, <strong>DPI settings<\/strong>, and more. In comparison to XMBC, it is a much<strong> more user-friendly <\/strong>option if you <strong>don&#8217;t need as much utility or versatility<\/strong> out of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of different mice types\" class=\"wp-image-187626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/pjimage-57.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verdict on X-Mouse Button Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">XMBC has been an <strong>incredibly useful tool<\/strong> for people who need <strong>more options<\/strong> when it comes to<strong> mouse controls<\/strong>. It still offers <strong>nearly unmatched features<\/strong> and <strong>versatility<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, many <strong>readily available <\/strong>and <strong>affordable options<\/strong> from companies such as <strong>Logitech <\/strong>now come with <strong>comparable software<\/strong> that is <strong>easier to use for average people<\/strong>. XMBC is also not readily available for macOS users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download <a href=\"https:\/\/x-mouse-button-control.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"X-Mouse Button Control\">X-Mouse Button Control<\/a> to see how it can improve your computing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#42ca00\"><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Free program<\/li><li>Supports multiple users<\/li><li>Features a straightforward interface<\/li><li>Establishes window-specific and application-specific profiles<\/li><li>Activates those profiles automatically<\/li><li>Navigation customizations<\/li><li>Extremely useful for advanced users<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#cd0000\"><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Can be non-intuitive for people without more advanced knowledge of computer hardware<\/li><li>Little to no guidance for new users<\/li><li>Items and features can be locked to certain operating systems<\/li><li>Not readily available for macOS users<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you thought there was just one way to use a mouse, X-Mouse Button Control (XMBC) can show you a whole new world. This alternative control methodology lets you harness more control over your computer mouse. It also lets you fully unlock the potential of mice that do more than just &#8220;point and click&#8221;. 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