Ever wonder why we make such a big deal about Microsoft's Precision touchpad drivers? Turns out, they're important when it comes to an optimal laptop experience.

Microsoft has been working with Intel, Elan, and Synaptics to allow Windows 8.1 to directly control the pointer, multi-touch, and gesture support in trackpads.

It’s time for laptop companies to switch to Precision Touchpad The advantages of using the built-in capabilities are too big to pass up.

Have a great laptop but don't like the trackpad? This easy guide can show you how to replace your Elan or Synaptics drivers with the preferred Microsoft Precision ones instead!

You can use three- or four-finger commands to see your desktop, switch between apps, open Cortana, and more. Some gestures will only work if your Windows laptop has a Precision Touchpad.

Such PCs won’t be able to upgrade to Windows 11, as per Microsoft’s documentation. To find out if your laptop has a precision touchpad, go to Start > Settings > Devices > Touchpad.

I just snagged a new Acer R13 with the precision touchpad. The laptop is great, but there is a long delay between when I place my two fingers on the touchpad and when the screen starts to scroll ...

Microsoft’s Adaptive Touch makes laptop trackpads more inclusive For people who can’t continuously use fingers to move a cursor around.