Pointer jumping around or clicking on its own while you type? Your palm may be brushing the touchpad. Lowering the sensitivity usually fixes it.
Windows 11
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Open Touchpad settings
Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad.
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Lower the sensitivity
Under Taps, set Touchpad sensitivity to Medium or Low. Lower means fewer accidental taps.
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Mac
Go to Apple menu > System Settings > Trackpad and adjust the tracking speed. You can also turn off Tap to click.
Using a mouse most of the time? Windows can turn the touchpad off when a mouse is connected. Look for that option on the same Touchpad page.
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