How do I turn off "show mouse" when I press Ctrl?

Solution 1:

NOTE: I found out the Dconf has mostly replaced Gconf. Since using Gconf did't work, I have updated the instructions for Dconf.

You can change the setting in dconf-editor

sudo apt-get install dconf-editor

Open dconf-editor and navigate to: org -> gnome -> settings-daemon -> peripherals -> mouse then check/uncheck the 'locate pointer' option.

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In a terminal run:

gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.peripherals.mouse locate-pointer true

to enable and/or

gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.peripherals.mouse locate-pointer false

to disable.

Its under 'Mouse and Touchpad' in System Settings

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