Most Frustrating Things OSX, imo.

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I'm getting used to most of the frustranting things that come from migrating from Windows to Mac, but there is one thing that I'm finding is the most frustrating - the trackpad/mouse controls. Specifically, the lack thereof.

I found an article that describes these limitations in detail - far better than I can.

http://lowendmac.com/tf/010216.html

I just don't understand how something as simple as this could be overlooked, especially considering that Windows-based systems have had adjustments for these preferences for a long time.

I used a Windows-based laptop recently, and it was so much nicer to navigate the pointer with it's trackpad sensitivity/acceleration vs. my iBook.

Apart from that, my iBook is a chick-magnet at school.
 
While the track pad is small and limited, you could use a mouse using one of your usb ports.
 
After reading some other forums, I did find that Sidetrack software so I will try that. Also, many users are noting that it just takes some getting used to, indeed I do feel myself getting used to it, but more so in the "getting poked with a sharp stick" kind of way. :)

As far as using a mouse, I have tried several and while I did find some that worked well, I find it incovenient to have to lug a mouse around with me at school, let alone devote more deskspace to that when it is already so limited in a classroom.

Thank you for the help! I will try Sidetrack when I get home!
 
as a "switcher" myself, I can tell you that sidetrack will make ALL the difference.
gives you the ability to "left' CLICK with a tap of the pad, hot corners, scrolling, etc.

it's the best
 
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