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 ...

A hand touching a laptop touchpad - Mikalai Lipski/Getty Images 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 ...

Q. How can I stop the touchpad on my laptop from treating random taps as mouse clicks? Most Windows laptops seem to come with this “tap-to-click” feature enabled on their touchpads. If you find this ...

Your laptop’s touchpad isn’t just for pointing, clicking, and zooming in and out. That rectangular surface also supports gestures that let you switch between apps, control media playback, manage files ...

Readers offer their best tips for storing your phone in the kitchen, keeping track of how many drinks you've had, and getting more control over your touchpad. Every day we receive boatloads of great ...