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 ...

Most desktop computers are designed for keyboard and mouse input. Most laptops have a built-in touchpad. But it’s surprisingly difficult to find a good touchpad that’s designed for use in a desktop ...

Laptops have shipped with various pointing devices over the decades. Built-in trackball mice were once quite popular, but there's also that weird rubber nub that's now a hallmark of Lenovo ThinkPad ...

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 ...

The Acer Swift 16 AI features the world's largest haptic touchpad — but is it too large? I went hands-on with it to find out.

One of the accessories that a lot of Apple Mac users seem to own is the Magic Trackpad. It almost feels like it’s exclusive to Apple, but if you love the concept of the Magic Trackpad but you’re a ...

Compared to your computer, where you have a mouse for easily selecting with precision, it’s much harder to tap the right spot on your iPhone (or iPad). That is, until you know about the hidden ...

E Ink, the company behind the highly readable displays you'll find in ereaders the world over, has created a new touchscreen trackpad for some reason. And rather than act as an extension of your ...