# Emac problems

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emac-problems/317684>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [August 19, 2005, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emac-problems/317684 "2005-08-19T00:01:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 19, 2005, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emac-problems/317684/1 "2005-08-19T00:01:12Z")

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I’m having problems with a used E-mac I bought. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar thing or can suggest how to solve the problem. The apple pro mouse I have plugged in is going crazy. It skips around and is very hard to control. Is there any reason why this happens?