My Mac thinks that my Magic Trackpad is a mouse

I've just purchased a trackpad, using a Macbook Air that I bought in 2022. When I connect them, it thinks that it is a mouse and so I can click and move the cursor, but cannot scroll, zoom, etc.

Posted on Jan 7, 2025 6:10 AM

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Feb 19, 2025 5:58 PM in response to problemwithtrackpad

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My Mac thinks that my Magic Trackpad is a mouse

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