Troubleshooting & Fixes

Mouse Lagging: How to Fix a Laggy Cursor, Stuttering, or Freezing

Mouse lag feels awful—but it’s usually easy to fix. In most cases, the cause is a USB/receiver/Bluetooth connection issue, power or driver settings, or wireless interference. Start with the quick checks below, then follow the symptom table to narrow it down and fix a laggy cursor fast—whether you’re using wired, 2.4GHz, or Bluetooth.