I never use the physical touch on the MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. It’s one of the first things I configure so that a light tap is a click. It somehow feels “faster” to me.
replyhow do you select text?
replyThree finger drag. That was the best and unique thing about apple touchpads since, like, early 2000s, but then it was buried deep down the menus and forgotten for some reason. But seriously - try it, you might never go back.
replyYep: tap to click and 3-finger drag are amazing. I know mice are useful, particularly for games, but every time I'm forced to use one when helping someone with their computer I absolutely rage at it. Apple's trackpads, and software for same, are a big reason I'm not tempted to go back to Linux.
replyThe trackpads on the old (pre-force-touch MacBooks) were really good. The force-touch is (IMO) slightly better, but it's a slight difference.
replyI'll agree they were all great, but I liked the change to force-touch more.
replyThe uni-body pre force-touch trackpads clicked on a hinge from the top and you would need to press much harder in that area.
It’s certainly better than most trackpads on non Macs, especially because it “clicks” ok even on the top part.
replyI've had many MacBook Pros but never thought about that. I guess mine has too. How do I use it? I just tap lightly to click.
replypretty much the only time I use it is to lookup the definition of a word by highlighting it and force clicking. Can't do that with the magic mouse.
replyInteresting. I find it easier just to CTRL-click it and pressing down on a flat surface.
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