In less than three weeks, consumers will start getting their hands on Windows 8, with its radically new “Modern” (formerly Metro) interface, and forming opinions about it. Some of them will be buying ...

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 ...

Last week, Brydge, the company that makes my favorite add-on keyboard for the iPad, announced a new iPad Pro accessory that includes both a keyboard and a trackpad. Adding external pointing devices to ...

Here, we introduce analog pointing devices (hereinafter called APDs) that use Hall sensors, to enable free movement of the cursor on screens for portable device, etc. There has been a growing demand ...

Most laptops and netbooks on the market come with a Synaptics touchpad built in, but not all computer users are fans of the pointing device. A touchpad might be suitable when performing basic tasks ...

I'm having some mouse-related arm problems, and I suspect that switching to a central pointing device might help. However, I haven't found any reviews of them, and they're quite expensive (over $200).

A mouse is just two buttons, and a two-dimensional motion tracking system, right? Oh, and a scroll wheel. And a third button. And…now you’re realizing that mice can be pretty complicated. [DIY Yarik] ...

Many users who own a laptop or a tablet with a trackpad prefer using an external mouse. The use of this external mouse is undertaken because it boosts productivity. Users are more comfortable and used ...

The HP Pavilion's TouchPad replaces your mouse as a pointing device, so you can minimize the need for peripheral devices when traveling on business. This TouchPad is indeed handy, except when typing ...

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 ...

The touchpad on your Windows 10 laptop is one of its most important features. It allows you to scroll and click through apps and web pages with ease — essentially, it does everything that a normal ...