Desktop PC Trackpad: A Good Mouse Alternative? (Peripad-506)
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Published6 months ago
Duration11:49
Video IDBd_fagFt0v0
Languageen
CategoryScience & Technology
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views28.1K
Likes3.9K
Comments431
Engagement Rate15.37%
Likes per 100 views13.84
Comments per 1K views15.33
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Description
Desktop PC trackpad tested as a mouse alternative in Windows and Linux. Specifically, this video features a Perrix Peripad-506.
The video of my cyberdeck build is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD6hc0kCIvU
The Peripad-506 is available on Amazon US here: https://amzn.to/4okzqQA and on Amazon UK here: https://amzn.to/4olFxUS.
Please note that the above are affiliate links, and that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make.
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/@ExplainingComputers
And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ChristopherBarnatt
Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
00:58 Unboxing
03:59 Gestures in Windows
07:55 Linux Support
10:14 Multi-touch on Desktop
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