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Best Way to Scroll on Mac Without a Trackpad | Bushe.co

person Patrick Bushe ยท calendar_today May 1, 2026

The macOS environment is heavily optimized for Apple's Magic Trackpad; using a standard third-party mouse often feels clunky and rigid in comparison. The best way to emulate that premium trackpad "feel" on a Mac using a cheap mouse is the Smooth Scrolling add-on. It mathematically replicates Apple's proprietary inertia algorithms. By calculating mass and friction curves natively within Chrome, it tricks the browser into delivering the luxurious, gliding trackpad experience even when using a basic USB mouse.

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