But you can also remap other key functions such as Ctrl, Shift, Alt, various click and scroll mouse functions, and also launch other game profiles and third party programs.

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Additionally, the remote also functions as an "air mouse" so it can be used to operate the cursor on the screen, eliminating the inconvenience of using a wired mouse.

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On the PC, you have to use the mouse, so you'll discover the hover functions in the normal course of use.

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Functions are accessed by keystrokes rather than mouse-clicks and require users to invest time learning all the nooks and crannies, making it that much more difficult for them to replace it.

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