How do I protect my Magic Trackpad?
Install a Teflon applique over your trackpad to protect the trackpad from oils that are transferred from your fingers. Purchase the applique from the Apple store to ensure the best fit for your MacBook.
Should I turn off Magic Trackpad?
Answer: A: To answer your question simply, yes, I’d leave it on unless you’ll be gone for days or something. Also, yes, it will drain the battery slightly but will be in a sleep mode when not used for a bit so the drainage wouldn’t be much. Just enough to register when you touch it so it “wakes up”.
Is Magic Trackpad worth?
I would recommend the Magic Trackpad 2 for just about anyone who owns or is about to buy an iMac or Mac Mini, as its large surface area makes it especially ideal for navigating a big-screen desktop environment. If you’re big on creative apps like GarageBand and iMovie, the Trackpad opens up some handy extra features.
Is a trackpad protector necessary?
macrumors Core If you’re careful with your machine, screen protectors and trackpad protectors aren’t necessary.
How do I keep my trackpad clean?
Another good thing is that you can use water to clean the touchpad. A 70% isopropyl alcohol solution might also be used to sanitize the trackpad. You can use any glass or window cleaner to clean this type of debris. To clean the touchpad, you can use paper towels.
Are trackballs better?
Generally speaking, yes, a trackball is ergonomically better than a normal mouse, but of course an ergonomic mouse or vertical mouse will fit your hand just as well if not better. A big factor is that you won’t be moving around a potentially heavy mouse and straining your wrist more than you need to be.
Is Magic Trackpad more ergonomic than mouse?
Personally, I find it the be more comfortable from an ergonomic standpoint. You don’t keep your hand resting in the same place for long periods like you do on a mouse, which is overall better on your hands unless you’re specifically using an ergonomic mouse.
Does Magic trackpad sleep?
macrumors member. No, they go into “sleep mode” if you will. They temporarily turn off until they are used again or needed.
Do I need to turn off my Magic Mouse and wireless keyboard?
Answer: A: It is not a matter of never supposed to turn it off, but of never having to turn it off with normal use with the same Mac in a Desktop setting. If you carted the MM around to use with a laptop you would want to turn it off before storing it in a briefcase or backpack, etc.