Am I stuck with a too-sensitive trackpad?

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Am I stuck with a too-sensitive trackpad?

MacBook Air (M1, 2020): I love the machine, but I have already adjusted settings as much as I'm able and it's still too sensitive. If I don't take my fingers completely away from the trackpad as I use it, I often find new windows opening, dialog boxes popping up, ads getting clicked on, etc.

Yes, I have gone into trackpard preferences several times and adjusted everything I can find that ought to help and it doesn't.

Is it a mechanical problem that will need repair? Is there a plug-in that could help? It's a real nuisance!

Posted on Jun 11, 2022 10:21 AM

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ku4hx

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Jun 12, 2022 3:40 AM in response to Virginia Bruce

My experience was just like yours. The fix was to get through the learning curve and adjust my hand position.

As to the pad's sensitivity, beyond what's provided for in the preferences, it is what it is. But if you feel it's malfunctioning, get it to Apple for evaluation.

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Jun 13, 2022 3:31 PM in response to ku4hx

That's what I was afraid of, but it's disappointing. I have arthritis and having to hold my fingers hovering above the trackpad is painful! Maybe apple could make a geezer version? ;-)

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Am I stuck with a too-sensitive trackpad?

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