KMouseTool is an accessibility application that automatically clicks the mouse when the pointer pauses.
It is designed to reduce the need to press mouse buttons and works with any mouse or pointing device.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Automatically clicks when the mouse pointer pauses.
- Configurable dwell time before a click is generated.
- Configurable minimum pointer movement.
- Smart Drag mode for performing drag-and-drop operations.
- Mouse strokes can generate right-click and double-click actions.
- Optional audible feedback when a click occurs.
- Can start automatically with the desktop session.
- Works with any mouse or pointing device.
Website: apps.kde.org/kmousetool
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Developer: KDE
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
KMouseTool is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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