It appears that there may be a compatibility issue between some iterations of Apple mice and certain portable models. MacFixIt reader J. Strauss writes "I have an iBook 12" dual USB, and a Titanium ...

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

Basically, my trackpad has stopped working altogether on my iBook 800 Mhz G3 combo (Panther). Either using the trackpad or the button do not register any input in the GUI, but my external USB mouse ...

We continue to cover erratic trackpad behavior from various Apple portables -- particularly 2005 PowerBook G4 models with the first new trackpads not manufactured by Synaptics. Taps not recognized In ...

Erratic behavior with the glass trackpad on new Mac notebooks appears to be a growing concern for some Apple customers. A buyer emailed Steve Jobs over the weekend complaining the trackpad on his new ...

I had a problem that started two days ago on my 2009-era MBP that the trackpad would require very hard pressure to register a click. It gradually got worse. I wound up taking the case apart to see if ...

A minor update to MacSoft’s Zoo Tycoon 2 addresses a serious crashing problem experienced by users of Apple’s newer PowerBook and iBook laptops. The free update is available for download from ...

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 ...