How to disable the Macbook trackpad when a wireless mouse is present

by Zach in osx, mac, apple, mouse, trackpad | 1 min

I like using a wireless mouse at my desk but sometimes I accidentally hit the trackpad.

Tools:

1 ea Wireless Mouse
1 ea Mac OS X

1Open Universal Access

Open Spotlight (in the top-right corner of your screen) and type “Universal Access”.

2Select the “Mouse & Trackpad” tab and then click the “Trackpad Options” button.

3Check the box for “Ignore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless trackpoint is present”. Click Done.

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