KensingtonWorks2
KensingtonWorks2 is a macOS device customization app for Kensington mice, trackballs, and presenters, letting users adjust buttons, pointer behavior, and scrolling.
What is KensingtonWorks2?
KensingtonWorks2 is a macOS utility from Kensington Computer Products Group for configuring compatible Kensington input devices such as trackballs, mice, and certain presenters. It helps users tailor button assignments, pointer speed, scrolling behavior, and other control settings so the device matches their workflow. The app is mainly useful for people who rely on customizable pointing hardware for office work, navigation, presentations, or repetitive daily tasks. On Mac, it may also guide users through the permissions needed for advanced button mapping and input control features. KensingtonWorks2 is part of the software layer that unlocks customization options that basic plug-and-play use does not provide.
Key features
- Customize device buttons with shortcuts and other actions
- Adjust pointer speed and scrolling behavior
- Set up application-specific control preferences
- Use auto-scroll and navigation-related controls on supported devices
- Manage settings for compatible Kensington trackballs, mice, and presenters
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
KensingtonWorks2 is legitimate device-management software for Kensington peripherals. On macOS, input customization features may request Accessibility or Input Monitoring access so button remapping and advanced controls can work properly. Those permissions are normal for this type of utility, but they allow the app to observe input events needed for remapping, so only keep them enabled if you use the software with supported hardware.
Recommendation: Keep KensingtonWorks2 if you use a compatible Kensington mouse, trackball, or presenter and want custom controls. If you no longer use Kensington hardware, you can remove the app and any leftover support files; your device should still work for basic pointing and clicking, but custom mappings and advanced scrolling features may stop working.
Common paths
/Applications/KensingtonWorks.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.kensington.kensingtonworks2.app
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/KensingtonWorks
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.kensington.kensingtonworks2.app.plist
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