diff --git a/home/.zprofile b/home/.zprofile
index a316f10..e6e5a2b 100644
--- a/home/.zprofile
+++ b/home/.zprofile
@@ -6,5 +6,7 @@ then
     export QT_QPA_PLATFORM=wayland
     export CLUTTER_BACKEND=wayland
     export SDL_VIDEODRIVER='wayland,x11'
+    # avoid lagging cursor under load
+    export WLR_NO_HARDWARE_CURSOR=1
     exec sway
 fi