![]() ExtraMagic is the follow-up tool that can help you get the Apple Magic Trackpad working with your Windows PC. Trackpad++ was previously a popular solution for the Apple Magic Trackpad Windows support, which has now been phased out. Using ExtraMagicĮxtraMagic is now a dedicated driver from the developers of Trackpad++ that helps provide native support for the Apple Magic Trackpad on a Windows PC. ![]() If you want a hassle-free experience and don’t wish to go through the trouble of installing drivers manually, as we did above, then Magic Utilities is a great option for you. You can also test the tool first using the Free Trial before making your purchase. Magic Utilities is available for $5.99/year for a single user. For the Apple Magic Trackpad, you get multi-touch support, customizable buttons, sensitivity adjustment, click pressure adjustment, as well as navigation controls just like on macOS. It works on all versions of Windows, supports Bluetooth, and even supports usage while your device is connected to your PC using a USB cable.Īdditionally, the tool also offers low battery alerts for all devices, which will help you track your Apple Magic Trackpad’s battery life and charge it before it runs empty. Magic Utilities is a regularly updated paid offering that provides native support for all Magic peripherals from Apple, including the Magic Trackpad. If the two free methods did not work for you, then you can choose to opt for a paid utility. You can use the Control Panel to control various aspects of the trackpad and how it behaves on your PC. You can now connect and use your Apple Magic Trackpad, which should now have multi-touch support enabled on your PC. You will now have installed Apple Magic Trackpad bootcamp drivers and the control panel on your Windows PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the control panel on your PC. Now with your PC booted up, double-click and launch the Apple Magic Trackpad control panel we downloaded earlier. Once the drivers are installed, restart your PC.Ģ5. You can use the steps below to install Mac Precision Touchpad and get multi-touch support working on your PC.Ģ4. With Mac Precision TouchpadĪs discussed previously, the Mac Precision Touchpad is an open-source and free driver that can be used to add support for the Apple Magic Trackpad on Windows PCs. If that does not work for you, you can opt for one of the tedious or paid workarounds mentioned subsequently. I recommend using the first workaround as it is free and open source. There are mainly four workarounds that you can use to get full support for the Apple Magic Trackpad on your Windows PC. Use Apple Magic Trackpad Gestures on Windows You can now use the workarounds mentioned below to get the full multi-touch support so you can use gestures and right-click using the Apple Magic Trackpad on your Windows PC. ![]() As discussed above, you will only be able to use it as a pointing device for now with only the left click enabled whether you force touch or tap on your trackpad. You will now have paired your Apple Magic Trackpad with your Windows PC. ![]()
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