Logitech G HUB Terms Explained
Plain-English definitions of the words you will meet while installing and first opening G HUB.
- G HUB
- Logitech’s software for customizing supported Logitech G gaming gear. Logitech’s page lists button assignments, DPI, LIGHTSYNC lighting and games among its uses.
- DPI
- Dots per inch. For a mouse it describes how far the pointer moves for a given hand movement; a higher number means a faster pointer. G HUB lets you set it for supported mice.
- Profile and Activity
- A saved set of settings. G HUB’s intro screen says you can assign settings to applications with Profiles & Activities, and save settings for activities such as streaming, different games and work.
- Assignment
- The action a button or key performs. The Assignments feature lets you change what your gear’s buttons do.
- Audio
- The feature area for audio settings on supported headsets and microphones.
- LIGHTSYNC
- Logitech’s lighting technology. G HUB’s intro describes creating dynamic lighting animations and syncing the effects of compatible devices.
- Logi ID
- Logitech’s account. G HUB’s community screen mentions using Logi ID for the community. In our test the account step could be skipped.
- Diagnostics and usage data
- Information G HUB can automatically send to Logitech if you allow it. The first-launch screen lets you choose NO, THANKS or YES, PLEASE.
- User Account Control (UAC)
- The Windows prompt that asks whether an app may make changes to your device. Check the publisher before you approve.
- Digital signature
- A mark that shows which company published a file and whether it was changed after signing. See how to check one.
- OS build
- The exact build number of your Windows version. G HUB’s stated minimum is Windows 10 version 1809, which is build 17763. See how to find it.