Mousearrest

To avoid damage and prevent other unwanted actions, it is recommended that you remove the mouse from the computer prior to cleaning it. However, there may be certain situations when you can’t remove the mouse and hence, you need to do it while it is connected to your desktop or PC.

Mousearrest is a lightweight application that locks your mouse temporarily, for 3.25 minutes to be more precise. The tool addresses users who can’t remove their mouse due to various reasons, such as complex wiring, technical issues or working with a touchpad.

The application is as simple as it gets, and you only need to click it to get started. Once you click the executable, you can notice that the mouse is locked in a square in the middle of the screen. While the interface is minimalistic, it includes all elements needed given the nature and role of the tool.

It is worth mentioning that while the mouse moves and acts normally within the interface, it cannot get past the GUI’s borders. Moreover, the GUI appears to be set always on top, so the risks of accidentally clicking on anything are very low. The locking is applied to both the mouse buttons and the pointer.

As previously mentioned, the program can ‘arrest’ your mouse for 3.25 minutes. Some may argue that it would have been nice if you could set the timer, as you may need to re-start it if you require more time to finish a task or your break.

Whether you are prone to accidentally clicking your mouse when performing certain delicate tasks, want to prevent your children from clicking unwanted items on your desktop or need to clean your peripherals, Mousearrest might be worth a try.