OK, I know I go on a bit out using gaming keyboards and mice so as to use their programmable G-Keys to provide a one click trigger of functions in Photoshop and other apps (I don't play games). One thing that frustrated me was that LGS (Logitech Gaming software) was not as good as Razer's Synapse software at auto detecting the active app and switching to the relative device profiles. Logitech have put out a beta version of new software called G-Hub, and it has no problems in that respect.
I have only been using it for a day, and I am fining it less intuitive than LGS, but it seems to be more powerful. I could easily get LGS to assign a web link — like the Photoshop Troubleshoot, or the OSX Known Issue pages we paste into forum answers every day — to a G-key. I 'think' we can still do this with the Macro option, but only by typing in a character at a time, and I don't know if we can make them paste as hyperlinks.
G-Hub has a restricted list of supported devices at this time. I switched to a G502 from the G602 I have been using for a few years, so no problems. I notice that JJ's G13 keyboard is not supported, but it's no hardship as LGS does much the same thing as G-Hub.
There is bugger all information out there right now. You can RTFM at the link below, but there are no video tutorials that I can find, and recording macros with G-Hub is not particularly clear.
https://www.logitech.com/assets/65550/ghub.pdf
If you are using LGS or G-Hub with Photoshop and want to collaborate, drop me a PM or email (my email is easy to find).
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What's the sniper switch? I use two G502s - no, that's not one in each hand, but on two machines 
I have two buttons programmed for sensitivity up/down. I started out with three levels, but in practice I discovered I only needed two: normal (99% of the time) and "going in for the kill" (mostly pen tool handles and points, and some intricate masking). Is that what you mean?
added edit - what I really like about the G502 is the extra metal pieces you can put into the base plate. I did them all. This gives an extra inertia that I really like. Most mice feel too plasticky lightweight to me. I still have a small issue with the main left click button. I'd really like to put some extra weight into that too.
https://forums.adobe.com/people/D+Fosse wrote
Ah, got it - thanks. There are so many buttons here I haven't even discovered half of them...
Dag I am not able to use LGS with G-Hub installed (the only 'option' is to 'try' G-Hub — this despite the G-HUB FAQ saying it is OK to have both installed) so this is the G-Hub sensitivity screen for the G502 and Photoshop profile (which I had to set up).
It is not easy to see in the above screen shot, but there is a white line under 2400 and that is my default DPI in Photoshop. The orange DPI is what the mouse switches to when I press the thumb button (sniper or DPI button). To set that, drag the left most slider to the required speed, and click on the orange diamond. You don't need to do the last bit if it is already orange as above.
Note, I originally got into all sorts of difficulties because it automatically switches profiles, and I'd find I was setting it for Chrome when I thought it was Photoshop.
This is the macro set up screen in G-Hub. I've already given it a name at this stage
I've chosen No Repeat (but can still change that)
Just to confuse things, I've changed to Sequence because No Repeat did not give me the options I wanted.
Moving forward from here can be even more confusing, and when you make the inevitable mistake, it is not clear about how to fix it without starting again.
OK, I'm working this out on the fly, and choosing Text & Emojis I find I can paste in a text string as I could with LGS. It 'has' to be in the clipboard already though. If I moved focus to another window, the macro would consider itself done and I could not edit the contents of the text box
So after matching that macro to a G-Key on my G910, I can add it to this thread with a single key. With LGS I could include unicode and paste in an active hyperlink. AFAICT G-Hub does not have that option, but I am working this out as I go. I wonder if Jive will at least make the URL an active link when I post this?
htps:/forums.adobe.com/thread/258249
[EDIT] Nope. Apparently not. I'll see if I can make any sense if I RTFM?
I mentioned back up this thread, that Logitech's new G-Hub software is not particularly intuitive, but through dogged trial and error, I think I have worked most of it out, so ask if something is driving you crazy, and I'll help if I can. I am now able to do what I need to, but I am starting from scratch with a plan. Some shortcuts have changed for instance (I still have a G-key programmed for Repeat Undo) so some of my programmed keys have become irrelevant. Plus my old plan evolved with things added as I thought of them, and it is a bit of a dogs dinner with no grouping by context.
I have never made full use of the Razer Orbweaver as I don't like their Synapse software as much as LGS (not sure how to rank it against G-Hub), and I am struggling to think of another zillion functions to assign to it on top of the 9 X 3 of the G910 keyboard, and the 8 on my old G602 mouse. I did not use all of the buttons on the mouse as they were not ergonomically comfortable, but the G502 is a lot better in that respect. I doubt my profiles will be relevant to anyone else, but I am happy to share if anyone wants to use them as a starting point. (I am assuming you can save profiles). Note: this will probably be a while.
G910 keyboard. As well as the programmable G-Keys, you can control each key's back light colour independently. My most useful application of that feature is setting the cursor key colours to match the axis colour in SketchUp
G502 mouse. It's wired, has excellent button placement, and is as good as any mouse I have owned.
The Orbweaver has a lot of programmable keys, but I think it only makes sense if you have your left hand permanently rested on it so you can find keys quickly. It is not as good for occasionally triggering a Photoshop function, shortcut, Action, macro etc. because you have to reach over and _look_ for the right key every time you need to use it. I'd be interested how JJ uses his G13.
Logitech G13 (almost impossible to source nowadays, but Logitech _might_ replace it one day. I have a feeling that I would not be able resist buying one if they became available, but I am still not sure if and how I would use it.
I've just discovered someone who takes using keyboard macros to a entirely new level compared to me, and with a $63 USB dongle thingie. This is a very cool video.
BTW I am now more sure than ever that Logitech's G-Hub software has broken Lazy Nezumi. My system is left in a semi functioning mess with hardly any of my macros working after the drastic actions I took trying to fix Lazy Nezumi. I HATE not being able to reset my workspace with a single key press. Or select LNP presets (not all of which are still working 
) And all the other functions that I usually do with a single key press. It's now a matter of manning up, and getting on with the OS reinstall. BUGGER!
About Profile switching. I fount the Logitech Phofile switching had provlems if I change the default switching settings I just leave the default in place
The LCD can show the Profile Names and the third button under its display can lock the current profile where the first two can switch between profiles when a profile is not locked active.
I only have three profiles and normally just lock PS CC (G13)
I never got arount to modifting their default profile it may be useful for games bot not for what I do.
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