
Is a hub an expander of some sort? I had to use a USB hub/expander just today. I had some professional applications (running a terminal to a remote server) where the functions didn't work, such as a two button push. The click to the left or right was kind of clunky. My wife got me the first generation Apple wireless mouse, but I really didn't like it. Not a likely problem, but something to look out for just in case. There could be power issues if your drive is hooked up to the same hub and the drive is draw a lot of power.Īlso - what battery do you use? I use a Panasonic (or sometimes older Sanyo) Eneloop and put in a freshly charged one about every 1-4 weeks.

Right now I see no issues with the USB receiver connected to an unpowered USB 2.0 hub and a powered external drive. When my mom complained that her Microsoft wireless mouse (on a Windows machine) wasn't very smooth, I gave her one of mine. I had to replace one when my kid inexplicably bit into the scroll wheel. I literally bought 5 of them at $9.99 a few years back and have used them at home/work. I like it as an inexpensive, replaceable device and have never had any issue with it that I couldn't solve. I've been using a Logitech M325 for years. Any more specifics like how it's connected? Are you using a hub, and if so what kind? Is the external drive sharing a hub with the mouse?
