MacBook Pro Track Pad

Gelliroll wrote:

I am getting used to using the track pad on my MacBook Pro and sometimes switch to using the mouse. My Track Pad "freezes up" from time to time. Does this happen because I have the mouse connected as well? It's an older mouse that uses the standard AA batteries. It kind of freaks me out when the track pad freezes up because I might be hosting a Zoom meeting and all of a sudden I lose all control and cannot close out app, stop sharing my screen or anything. It has caused some embarrassing moments.

Try disconnecting the Mouse and compare your results.

Change how your trackpad works with Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-the-way-your-trackpad-works-mchlp1226/mac