NtbTyperHelper

Due to the placement of the touchpad in most notebooks, it is not uncommon to trigger it unintentionally while typing, which can be an issue if you accidentally move the cursor to a different window.

NtbTyperHelper is a small Java-based program that seeks to provide you with a solution – it runs quietly in the system tray and disables the cursor whenever you start typing, thus making accidental touchpad input impossible.

While the program is running, it will check for keyboard input continuously and temporarily disable the cursor while you are typing something. The touchpad will be enabled again as soon as keyboard input is no longer detected.

If you use this application, any accidental touchpad actions should be ignored while typing. However, this also means you cannot press any keys while moving the cursor, so you cannot keep it enabled at all times.

NtbTyperHelper runs in the system tray, so it won’t interfere with whatever you are doing. In order to enable or disable it, you can use the Ctrl+Alt+P hotkey. However, it would have been great this could be done by just clicking the tray icon.

It would also be great if users had the option of setting some keys or hotkeys as exceptions so that they can be pressed without disabling the cursor. This would make it easier to keep the program active in certain situations while continuing your work.

Some configuration options might also be welcome, as users may want to fine-tune certain parameters, such as how long the cursor is disabled after pressing a key.

Overall, NtbTyperHelper can certainly come in handy if you find yourself triggering the touchpad accidentally all the time. However, it needs a few more features, as it can be quite difficult to use in its current state.