Most laptops have a touchpad toggle key. The cursor often reappears immediately. A simple restart can fix many problems.

The touchpad’s switch on the keyboard might be switched OFF. The touchpad’s drivers might be obsolete. The settings of the touchpad might have changed. Please connect an external mouse to your system ...

While Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system, Windows 11, brings with it a whole host of new features and changes, it is still far from perfect. Why? Windows 11 is still quite bug-ridden, and one ...

Synaptics’ TouchPad device drivers are customized and supported by notebook manufacturers to meet specific driver requirements for their individual products. To ensure the appropriate driver for your ...

Q: I have a Dell Inspiron 17.3, 5000 Series, with a precision touchpad. I am experiencing the problems previously reported in your column regarding the highly sensitive touchpad. I cannot locate a ...

Windows 11 supports numerous multi-touch trackpad gestures for faster navigation across the operating system on modern laptops. Moreover, it lets you personalize swipes and create custom actions for ...

Q: I have a Dell Inspiron 17.3, 5000 Series, with a precision touchpad. I am experiencing the problems previously reported in your column regarding the highly sensitive touchpad. I cannot locate a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most desktop computers are designed for keyboard and mouse input. Most laptops have a built-in touchpad. But it’s surprisingly difficult to find a good touchpad that’s designed for use in a desktop ...