In this article, I’m going to show you how to customize the right-click context menu in Windows 10 or any other modern operating system. This will make your mouse much more useful and efficient, as well as making your work life a lot easier.
Always Wheel
Windows 10 is a great platform for software development, but it could use some improvements. One of the problems is that it doesn’t have a feature that lets you scroll through windows even if they are not active. This tiny tweak, called Always Wheel, would make such a difference.
I have a lot of windows open all the time and since Windows doesn’t have the same virtual desktop features yet like OS X, you end up with a lot of overlapping windows. Once you run the program, it’s set by default to just forward the wheel command to that particular window, but you can also choose to bring the window forward using the wheel.
Windows has an option to start with Windows and if you only need it for one session, you can just press the To-Tray button to minimize the program but keep it running in the background. Highly recommended even if you think you might never use it. Another program that does the same thing is WizMouse.
Volumouse
Volmouse is a nifty little app that lets you control the volume control using your mouse wheel. It’s a great addition to any Windows computer, and it’s especially useful if you’re frequently using different applications with different volumes.
Don’t worry, the program is setup to use the mouse wheel to control the volume only when either the ALT key is held down or when the left mouse button is held down. You can choose from a huge list of other options if you like by clicking on the dropdown. ..
You can control many different aspects of your computer with this program, such as the volume, speakers, microphone, and screen brightness. This program will not interfere with your normal mouse functionality. If you frequently adjust the volume on your computer, this program is perfect for you. ..
NeatMouse
NeatMouse is a handy tool if you can’t use your mouse anymore. I’ve used it twice and it worked both times. Basically, you use the keyboard to control the mouse pointer. ..
The software is designed to work with laptops that have a number pad on the far right side of the keyboard. I tried it on my laptop and it didn’t work! Anyway, you can activate the software using Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Num Lock or a custom hotkey. ..
To move the mouse, use the keys on the number pad. You can control everything from scrolling, left/right/middle buttons, moving up, down, left, right and diagonally also. If you need to actually use one of the keys on the number pad, you can check the No emulator modifier and choose a key so that when it’s pressed and then a key is pressed, it will work normally instead of moving the mouse.
X-Mouse Button Control
If you’re looking for a way to customize your mouse to your own liking, X-Mouse Button Control is the app for you. It has a wealth of options and features that can make your mouse work just the way you want it to. However, be prepared to spend some time learning how to use it properly - it’s definitely not a simple app to use. ..
This software lets you create profiles for each application you use, so that if you ever want to switch between them, you just have to change the profile.
You can configure up to 5 profiles and switch between them using mouse buttons or hotkeys. This means one button on your mouse can perform up to 5 different actions in a single application.
There are a lot of different mouse programs out there, but these are my favorite ones. If you have a different program that you would like to recommend, feel free to post it in the comments. Enjoy!
