We suggest starting with a simple double-tap in the top-left corner of the touchpad This should work if your laptop has a Synaptics Touchpad. It’s unlocked when the light in the corner of the touchpad ...

The touchpad vs. mouse debate has a definitive answer for some situations and a much messier one for others. Here's how to think about it as a laptop user.

We went hands-on with MSI's latest Raider gaming laptop, whose touchpad surface area expands on command to XXL size. (Plus, you can set up a wealth of pop-up shortcuts on it.) I have been a technology ...

Most modern laptops have a trackpad below the keyboard, but every now and then a PC maker will decide that this space could be used for something more. We’ve seen laptops with touchpads made from ...

Your Windows laptop touchpad can perform a number of different commands to help you navigate apps more easily. You can use three- or four-finger commands to see your desktop, switch between apps, open ...

Recently two of my relatives complained of the same maddening problem: They’d be typing along on their laptops when suddenly the cursor would jump, resulting in garbled text or even an unwanted ...

The company wants to put its low-power screen technology in your laptop. The company wants to put its low-power screen technology in your laptop. is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing ...

Windows won’t disable Mouse or Keyboard on Desktops, but it does disable touchpads on laptops. The reason is simple. Laptops are mostly used on batteries, and the touchpad draws power. Most devices ...

Gaming laptops used to be a bit of a punchline, but we’re long past the point where desktop elites can scoff at them. So, why not go all-in and make one that has a full controller built right into the ...

Browse through the list of popular laptops by reliable brands, and you'll likely notice that most models' touchpads are centered in the middle of the chassis. It's a design choice that most people ...

Learn how to create a shortcut that opens your mouse properties to the dialog that lets you change your touch pad's settings. Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for ...