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  1. #11
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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    This method was more convenient for me:

    To disable the touchpad:

    Code:
    synclient TouchpadOff=1
    To enable the touchpad:

    Code:
    synclient TouchpadOff=0

    And: you can put each on a launcher in your desktop. The result works pretty neat in my case. If you are at your desk with a mouse, or typing, just disable the touchpad.

  2. #12
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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    Brilliant! Thank you very much for the how to!

  3. #13
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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    hello!

    i did, but takes no effect....
    i can run syndaemon is terminal, and it says enable/disable, but takes no effect

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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    What is SHMCONFIG and how do I turn it on?

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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    Quote Originally Posted by tee2 View Post
    What is SHMCONFIG and how do I turn it on?
    SHMConfig is what lets applications configure your touchpad while the XServer is running. To turn it on, open a terminal and type
    Code:
    gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
    Now find the section that starts with this:
    Code:
    Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier "Synaptics Touchpad"
    And add this line inside that section:
    Code:
    Option "SHMConfig" "on"
    Save the file, then reboot the computer.
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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    Very useful and simple.

    Thank you very much.

  7. #17
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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    Hey,

    Great guide. One problem though for my xorg.conf file there is no where that says "Synaptics Touchpad" for me it says the following

    Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier "Configured Mouse"
    Driver "mouse"
    Option "CorePointer"
    Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice"
    Option "Protocol" "ExplorerPS/2"
    Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
    Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
    EndSection

    Any ideas why I dont have a Synaptics Touchpad?

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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    Wow! This was an excellent howto that solved a really irritating problem.

    Thank you!

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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    Osofast,

    There are several input devices, each with a different "Identifier". Open your xorg.conf again and keep scrolling through the input devieces until you find the touchpad.

  10. #20
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    Re: HowTo: Disable Synaptics Touchpad While Typing

    lol thanks for making me look like an idiot.

    Just kidding, I really appreciate the help, thanks

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