Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Apple’s MacBooks come with a built-in multi-touch trackpad that supports a wide range of gestures to help you perform various operations efficiently. Likewise, its external trackpad, Magic Trackpad, ...

Q: What causes my laptop to click on a link when I am just hovering over it with my cursor? A: When using a laptop, it is important to note that there are a number of ways to set the trackpad, that ...

Problems with the MacBook trackpad, such as clicks not registering or registering when and where you don't want them to, can affect your ability to do business reliably and accurately. In extreme ...

Make using a mouse with iPad even better. GIF: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac Apple’s default mouse and trackpad settings in iPadOS might work great with the company’s own accessories, but they can be less ...

When using a Dell computer with a trackpad or touchpad, you may find the on-screen cursor unresponsive or erratic in its movements. According to Dell's support information, trackpad issues may be ...

Several years ago, Apple finished deploying a “solid-state” trackpad in place of the mechanical kind it had used starting in 1995. This new kind of trackpad first appeared as part of the short-lived ...

Start by examining your laptop's trackpad for any visible physical damage or debris. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to gently clean the surface. Ensure that the trackpad buttons are not stuck or damaged.

First, examine your laptop's trackpad for damage or dirt. Use a soft cloth to clean it gently and make sure the buttons aren't stuck or broken. Cleaning or adjusting it may resolve hardware issues.