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USB-C DP alt mode coming!

USB-C DP alt mode coming!

Posted Feb 22, 2026 6:46 UTC (Sun) by comex (subscriber, #71521)
In reply to: USB-C DP alt mode coming! by zdzichu
Parent article: An Asahi Linux progress report

I'm guessing you're pressing down and dragging with the same finger. The OS also lets you press down with one finger and swipe with another finger, which I find a lot less awkward especially when dragging long distances.

That said, getting rename means you're pressing too hard and getting a force click, which is something you can get used to.

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USB-C DP alt mode coming!

Posted Feb 23, 2026 5:45 UTC (Mon) by raven667 (subscriber, #5198) [Link]

Honestly I think we can run into the case where there are too many operations overloaded in too few controls such that it's very possible to never learn all the different gestures, and only trigger them by accident, then the touchpad becomes a poor tool tool; spooky, frustrating and imprecise.

USB-C DP alt mode coming!

Posted Feb 23, 2026 6:51 UTC (Mon) by zdzichu (subscriber, #17118) [Link]

I'm not really sure how can I "press too hard". I'm aware that macbook touchpad has no physical click, it's generated by little vibration motors.


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