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1. Use Only One Finger This is going to sound stupid, but hear me out: Much like the iPhone 4, you might be holding it wrong. Changing the way you rest your hand on the laptop could help improve its ...

Cats are notorious for interrupting workflow. Whether it’s in the kitchen, the garden, or the computer, any feline companion around has a way of getting into mischief in an oftentimes disruptive way. ...

I’ve been using Apple’s Magic Trackpad for just over a week, and I can confidently say it’s replaced the mouse for me. The Magic Trackpad is easier to use, much more functional than even a multibutton ...

I've wanted a Windows version of Apple's Magic Trackpad for years. So when Hyper announced the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro, I was thrilled. At first glance, the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro looks like my dream ...

You won't always want to (or be able to) use a mouse with a laptop, and whether you call it a touchpad or a trackpad, it'll be your best friend in piloting your computer. Using a touchpad isn't as ...

The Mokibo Fusion 2 is an igneous blend of wireless keyboard with a trackpad incorporated into the typing area. Clever software detects pointed movements and switches over from keyboard to mouse ...

The laptop trackpad has come a long way since Apple Inc. pioneered it 14 years ago on the PowerBook 500 series as a replacement for the trackball found on earlier models. While almost anyone who has ...

Keeping your laptop clean isn't the most challenging task. It doesn't take much more than a microfiber cloth to safely clean your MacBook's screen and surfaces, but there's one area that tends to ...

One of my favorite things about using a MacBook Pro is the trackpad gestures. For years, I’ve been able to swipe through different windows, open Command Center or Launchpad, and check notifications ...

Q: What can I do to make the mouse pad on my laptop work better? A: If your laptop’s mouse pad (a.k.a. the trackpad or touchpad) has started acting up, it’s not uncommon. If it’s smooth and accurate ...