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Re:Bored? How about trying a Linux speed run? by rodelrod on Sunday April 12, 2020 @11:00AM (#22848650)
Use the Unifying receiver, that's what I've been doing for 10 years with multiple devices. It costs like 15 bucks, it's tiny and works flawlessly for any OS/device combo I throw at it, including the Ubuntu 16 + MX Master 2S + K800 that I'm using right now. There's an app called [Solaar](https://github.com/pwr-Solaar/Solaar) that helps with the pairing and such but I don't think it's strictly necessary (can't remember the last time I ran it).
Re:Bored? How about trying a Linux speed run? by frosted-flakes on Sunday April 12, 2020 @11:25AM (#22848803)
The MX Master 2S comes with a Unifying receiver, so he should already have own. It's just annoying having a USB port permanently occupied.
Re:Bored? How about trying a Linux speed run? by rodelrod on Sunday April 12, 2020 @01:59PM (#22849890)
Yes I can imagine it to be annoying for some use cases. My Carbon has, among others, 2 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C ports plus a trackpoint and a pretty good trackpad. My older Thinkpads have more USB-A ports than I'll ever need. So the unifying receivers are only used when sitting at a desk, where they're permanently plugged to USB-C hubs.