The method of turning off the laptop touchpad mainly depends on the operating system and computer brand you are using. Here are some common methods: 1. Windows system
#1. Use shortcut keys
Most Windows laptops support using shortcut keys to turn off the touchpad. This is usually achieved by simultaneously pressing the "Fn" key (function key) and an F key with a touchpad icon (such as F6, F7, F8, or F9, etc.). Different brands of laptops may have different combinations of keys, but the "Fn" key is necessary. You can search for the F key on the keyboard with a touchpad icon, and then press these two keys to switch the touchpad state.
#2. Set up through Windows
If you haven't found a suitable shortcut key, or prefer to use system settings, you can follow these steps to turn off the touchpad in the Windows system:
Click the "Start" button on the Windows taskbar and select the "Settings" icon (gear shaped).
In the settings window, select the "Devices" option.
In the device settings, select the "touchpad" option on the left.
On the touchpad settings page, find the "touchpad" section and click the "turn off touchpad" button.
You can also set 'automatically turn off touchpad when leaving' here, so that when you connect an external mouse, the touchpad will automatically turn off.
#3. Through the Device Manager
Another way to turn off the touchpad is through the Device Manager:
Enter 'Device Manager' in the Windows search bar and open it.
In Device Manager, find "HID Compatible Touchpad" under "Mouse and Other Pointer Devices" (specific name may vary).
Right click on the touchpad device found and select the 'Disable Device' option. If you need to reactivate the touchpad, you can select the "Enable Device" option at the same location. 2、 MacOS system
#1. Use system preference settings
In macOS, you can turn off and turn on the touchpad through system preferences:
Click on the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen and select "System Preferences" from the pop-up menu.
In the system preference settings, click on the "touchpad" icon.
On the "touchpad" settings page, find the "enable touchpad" option and uncheck it to turn off the touchpad. If you need to restart the touchpad, simply uncheck the "Enable touchpad" option.
#2. Use auxiliary function settings
MacOS also provides another way to automatically ignore the built-in touchpad when connecting an external mouse:
In the system preference settings, select 'Accessibility'.
In the list on the left side of the accessibility window, find and click on "Pointer Control".
On the right, check the option 'Ignore built-in touchpad when there is a mouse or wireless touchpad'. matters needing attention
Before turning off the touchpad, it is best to connect the mouse to the computer first to avoid being unable to operate the computer after turning off the touchpad.
If your laptop does not have touchpad function keys, you can try pressing the "Fn" key in combination with "F1", "F2" and other keys to see if there are touchpad options.
Some brands of laptops may have specific software or tools to manage touchpad settings, and you can refer to the computer's manual or online support resources for more information.
The method to turn off the laptop touchpad varies depending on the operating system and computer brand, but it can usually be achieved through shortcut keys, system settings, or device manager.