Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Back in the days of desktop computers we relied on a ...

The laptop trackpad has come a long way since Apple Inc. pioneered it 14 years ago on the PowerBook 500 series as a replacement for the trackball found on earlier models. While almost anyone who has ...

One of my favorite things about using a MacBook Pro is the trackpad gestures. For years, I’ve been able to swipe through different windows, open Command Center or Launchpad, and check notifications ...

Cats are notorious for interrupting workflow. Whether it’s in the kitchen, the garden, or the computer, any feline companion around has a way of getting into mischief in an oftentimes disruptive way. ...

Say what you want about Apple's expensive hardware, but its MacBooks are some of the best-built laptops money can buy. As mentioned in our review of the MacBook Air M4, the fact that you get twice the ...

One of iOS and iPadOS 26.5’s under-the-radar improvements involves using a Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.

Most Windows laptop users prefer an external mouse over the built-in trackpad on their devices, but many of my friends who use a MacBook swear by its Force Touch trackpad. I use a Windows gaming ...

I've wanted a Windows version of Apple's Magic Trackpad for years. So when Hyper announced the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro, I was thrilled. At first glance, the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro looks like my dream ...

Yes, that’s my thumb. At a recent party, a friend watched me use Arc Search on my iPhone by tapping a widget and dictating a search, but iOS guessed wrong on an easily confused word. Slightly ...

Q: What can I do to make the mouse pad on my laptop work better? A: If your laptop’s mouse pad (a.k.a. the trackpad or touchpad) has started acting up, it’s not uncommon. If it’s smooth and accurate ...