(Image: Shutterstock) It doesn't matter how powerful your laptop is: the touchpad can make or break your experience. After all, it's your main point of interaction with the computer, so if your cursor is slow, imprecise, or jumping all over the place, you're going to have a bad time. If you're tired of dealing with a cursor that won't work properly, here are a few solutions that may help. Clean the Touchpad It's gross to think about, but there's a lot of dirt, grime, and skin oils that can build up on your laptop over time. If it's been a while since you gave it a once-over, grab a soft cloth, moisten it with a bit of water (or isopropyl alcohol, if necessary), and give the touchpad a good cleaning. If it can more accurately detect your fingers dragging along the surface, it may respond better. (And hey, clean those dirty keyboard keys while you're at it, okay?)