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Auggie

(32,063 posts) Wed Aug 22, 2018, 10:32 AM Aug 2018

Bluetooth vulnerability, Magic Mouse, and High Sierra on an iMac question [View all]

Following up on safeinOhio's post regarding Bluetooth security:

On an iMac running OS High Sierra, is it possible to turn-off Bluetooth "discoverability" once the magic mouse is paired? If I turn off Bluetooth using the default System Preference dialogue box I'm warned I'll lose control of the computer via the mouse!

Any thoughts?

I guess I could just get a wired mouse too.

Thanks!

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Bluetooth vulnerability, Magic Mouse, and High Sierra on an iMac question [View all] Auggie Aug 2018 OP

I do not use BT on my macs. Security is one reason. Mike Rows His Boat Aug 2018 #1

So I guess I need to get a wired mouse Auggie Aug 2018 #2

Another option is a wireless mouse that connects to a usb dongle. forgotmylogin Aug 2018 #4

Great idea Auggie Aug 2018 #6

I doubt they'll end Thunderbolt and USB. Mike Rows His Boat Aug 2018 #7

Hope you're right ... Auggie Aug 2018 #8

Same here. Just got a new iMac, everything is hard wired question everything Aug 2018 #9

You have to leave it on, but BT link is not technically always "discoverable" forgotmylogin Aug 2018 #3

Think I got it ... Auggie Aug 2018 #5