• The mouse and the touchpad have never seen eye to eye.Laptop image by Kavita from Fotolia.com
  
  Because the touchpad looks as though it is simple, many people assume it is inferior to using a mouse or any other navigational tool to move about your computer. The truth is, the touchpad not only can perform the normal tasks of a mouse, but it also features a few tricks that are unique to the touchpad.
  
  

Secondary click

• Though it seems like there is not a right click on the touchpad, you do not have to hold the control key to perform a right click. Instead, by clicking with two fingers at the same time, you can right click any item with a touchpad.
  
  

Zooming

• Placing two fingers on the touchpad and then spreading them apart allows you to zoom in. Doing the reverse allows you to zoom out. The technique allows you to take a look at anything you want in more detail in one swift movement.
  
  

Rotating

• Rotating an image often require you to open up a program or use a tool. If you have a touchpad, you can choose a faster root. If you place your thumb on the touchpad and then rotate a second finger around it, you can rotate an image.