How to customize or disable the touchscreen on the new MacBook Pro and Sidecar
Learn how to disable or customize the touchscreen on the new MacBook Pro and Sidecar.
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Instructions on how to turn off or modify the touchscreen on the new MacBook Pro and Sidecar.
This article tells you how to turn off the touchscreen on your new MacBook Pro and Sidecar. You can do this by going to the settings and turning off the touch option.
Analysis
How to Disable Touch on the New MacBook Pro and Sidecar
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open System Settings
- Choose Accessibility
- Select Touch
- Toggle on Ignore Touch Gestures
Customizing Touch Experience
- Open System Settings
- Choose Touch Display
- Customize gestures as needed
Additional Tips
- If you need to disable the glowing Apple logo, refer to this guide: How to disable the glowing Apple logo
- Ensure you check out 9to5Mac's review of the MacBook Pro and its PROLED XDR display!
Key points
- How to disable the touchscreen on the new MacBook Pro and Sidecar
- Customize or disable touch gestures as needed
- Ensure you check out 9to5Mac's review for more information
By disabling the touchscreen, users can enjoy a more traditional laptop experience without any distractions.
Users who rely on touch gestures for navigation might find this change inconvenient.



