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Sidetrack is a utility designed to improve the functionality of the trackpad on Mac devices, particularly iBooks and PowerBooks. This program allows users to customize trackpad settings, offering features such as scrolling, tapping, and gesture recognition. It enhances the overall user experience by providing more control over the trackpad, making it more responsive and user-friendly.

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With Sidetrack, users can configure various settings to suit their preferences, including adjusting sensitivity and enabling advanced gestures. This utility serves as an alternative to the standard mouse, providing a seamless way to navigate through applications. Sidetrack's intuitive interface allows for easy modifications, making it suitable for both novice and experienced users seeking to optimize their Mac’s trackpad capabilities.

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Version
1.6
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Mac
Operating System
Mac OS X
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By Raging Menace
Expand the functionality of your Powerbook trackpad.

SideTrack is a replacement driver for Apple PowerBook and iBook trackpads. With SideTrack installed your standard trackpad becomes a powerful multi-button scrolling mouse. Leave your external mouse at home and take full control over your trackpad: Vertical scrolling at left or right edge of pad. Horizontal scrolling at top or bottom edge of pad. Map hardware button to left or right click. Map trackpad taps to no action, left click, left click drag (with or without drag lock), or right click. Map trackpad corner taps to mouse buttons 1-6 or simulated keystrokes. Extensive control over accidental input filtering. SideTrack is multiuser aware and fully compatible with MacOS X fast user switching (FUS). Every user on your PowerBook can have different settings depending on their needs.

Version 1.4.1 fixes a USB reset issue for 2005 iBook G4 models.

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