{
  "id": 19221177,
  "title": "How to customize or disable the touchscreen on the new MacBook Pro and Sidecar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/how-to-customize-or-disable-the-touchscreen-on-the-new-macbook-pro",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:11:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/09/how-to-customize-or-disable-the-touchscreen-on-the-new-macbook-pro-and-sidecar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's newest MacBook Pro model, equipped with a PROLED XDR Display, introduces a touchscreen feature that has garnered mixed reactions. Those who prefer a touch-free experience can easily disable the touchscreen by toggling a simple setting. When this option is enabled, the Mac disregards all touches, except for the toggle itself.\n\nFor those who want to customize gestures instead of disabling touch entirely, the MacBook Pro offers the ability to adjust most gestures. By selecting the Touch Display option at the end of System Settings, users can tailor the touchscreen experience to their liking.\n\nIn case users encounter difficulties with touch gestures, they can turn to Touch Accommodations and AssistiveTouch, accessible through the Touch Gestures accessibility settings panel. Furthermore, to disable the Apple logo's glow, users can follow a guide provided elsewhere.\n\nFor additional insights into the MacBook Pro and its PROLED XDR display, 9to5Mac's review is highly recommended. For more Apple news, be sure to tune into 9to5Mac on YouTube.",
  "summary": "A headlining feature of Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display is the long-awaited addition of a touchscreen. However, not everyone has been so thrilled about this addition. Here’s how you can turn it off. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Disable touchscreen via simple setting toggle",
    "Customize gestures in Touch Display option",
    "Adjust touch gestures with Touch Accommodations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}