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Using workrave with a wireless mouse

by Schmitter, Marc - SFMH :: Rate this Message:

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Hi,

The workrave program is not working for me when I have a wireless mouse plugged in. The computer never goes into “rest” mode as I assume that the wireless receiver is continuously sending a signal. Is there a workaround for this?

Thank you,

Marc Schmitter
Employee Health Specialist
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
900 Hyde Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: 415-353-6842
Fax: 415-353-6810
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Re: Using workrave with a wireless mouse

by Kees-Jan Dijkzeul :: Rate this Message:

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Hi,

Many people use workrave with wireless mice (me being one of them), and
it should "just work"

Just to be sure:

* Which operating system are you using? (i.e. which version of
Windows/Linux/...)
* Which mouse are you using?
* Which version of workrave are you using?
* When you open the "statistics" window of workrave, on the
"activity" tab. can you confirm that the top two items ("Mouse
usage" and "Mouse movement") keep increasing even if you are not
touching the mouse?

Thanks!

Groetjes,

Kees-Jan

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Re: Using workrave with a wireless mouse

by Ray Satiro :: Rate this Message:

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Hello Marc,

As Kees-Jan says, the answer depends on the version and operating system you are using. If you are using Workrave 1.8.5 on Windows I can give instructions for an alternate activity monitor. But first check under your mouse for dust, dirt, hair, smudges, etc.

Workrave 1.8.5 on Windows uses a built in Windows function to check input. Other programs also use the same function. For example, Windows screensaver. Enable your screensaver and set idle time to one minute. If you do not notice your screensaver coming on after one minute of idle it is because Windows detects recent input. A faulty mouse -- like a misfiring laser mouse -- is not the only hardware that can can cause this issue but it is the most likely, like 99%.

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Hi,

The workrave program is not working for me when I have a wireless mouse plugged in. The computer never goes into "rest" mode as I assume that the wireless receiver is continuously sending a signal. Is there a workaround for this?

Thank you,

Marc Schmitter
Employee Health Specialist
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
900 Hyde Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: 415-353-6842
Fax: 415-353-6810