Lock Cursor Tools

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A mouse utility tool for PC

Lock Cursor Tools is a free utility tool developed by Digola for PC devices. This piece of software helps users lock their cursors to a specific location or portion of their desktop screens. This mouse cursor tool lets them mark a part of their screen to keep their cursor contained.

Similar to other programs, such as Mouse Lock and Cursor Lock, Lock Cursor Tools can help restrict your cursor's movements to a set area on your desktop, preventing accidental mouse hovers and clicking on the wrong program if you have multiple windows opened and stacked on top of one another.

How do I use Lock Cursor Tools?

Lock Cursor Tools does not require a lot of storage space for installation, and it is easy on system resources. Once installed, you can enable it with the use of a keyboard hotkey, which is set to Ctrl + Alt + F12 by default. Alternatively, you can also toggle it by click on its app icon located in your system tray.

The program offers three methods to be able to lock your cursor. The first one is defining an area in your screen (in pixels) or manually drawing a selection box. If you run multiple monitors, the second method is selecting a specific monitor your settings will take effect on. Lastly, you can limit this tool to work a specific application only.

There is a particular issue that you should be aware of if you plan on using Lock Cursor Tools. Some users have reported that they could not disable the tool when used with native applications such as Notepad and Windows Explorer. They were forced to manually end the program's process via the Task Manager to regain control of their cursors.

A handy mouse cursor tool

All in all, Lock Cursor Tools is a handy little app for managing your desktop mouse cursor. It's easy to use, offers multiple methods to lock your cursor, and is easy on your system resources. There is that small issue that it has with native applications, but aside from that, this is a tool that is worth trying out.

Author's review

The Lock Cursor Tools simply locks the mouse cursor. You may choose a predetermined area, the primary or secondary monitor screen or part of the window of a particular application.
Lock Cursor Tools makes your computer work more productively by improving quality and performance. You can use it for professional work or for fun activities. By locking the cursor to a particular area on the screen, you can focus better on the actual work on the computer, without having to check where the mouse pointer is. You can focus solely on a particular application. You can turn on or turn off the locking of the cursor by using a keyboard shortcut or by clicking the application icon in the taskbar.
When choosing a predetermined area, simply mark the area where you want the cursor to move by using the mouse. The area may be expanded across several monitors.
You may choose the window of a particular application by clicking the available windows in the selection interface. Most tasks can be performed by using customisable keyboard shortcuts. The application allows printing out of the list of keyboard shortcuts, which is useful if you ever forget them.
In contrast with similar applications, Lock Cursor Tools is simple to use and very efficient. It runs smoothly in the background and is not heavy on system resources.

PROS

Fast and lightweight
Easy to use
Multiple use case options

CONS

Issues with native Windows applications

Program available in other languages

User reviews about Lock Cursor Tools

by Nunya Buznes
reviewed on October 3, 2023
it doesnt even do anything. i hit ok and test it and i can still move my mouse to my other monitor. so i will be reporting this for being a virus, as it does apsolutely nothing

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