Not every notebook has a touch screen, but try one, and you'll be a tap-and-swipe convert. Here's what to know about touch-panel technology, plus the best touch-screen laptops you can buy, based on ...

The TouchSmart IQ770, which shipped at the end of January, isn't dependent on a stylus like today's tablet PCs, but lets people use their fingers to call up pictures, listen to music, and read notes ...

With Windows 8, Microsoft is bringing touch-screen interaction from tablets and smartphones to traditional PCs. Many Windows 8 ultrabooks and tablet/laptop hybrids include touch, and some desktop ...

Anyone who has ever used a touch screen may be familiar with the frustration that can ensue when trying to enter multiple inputs at once. On typical touch screens, simultaneous touches tend to cancel ...

Apple Inc. is preparing to finally launch a touch-screen version of its Mac computer, reversing course on a stance that dates back to co-founder Steve Jobs. The company is readying a revamped MacBook ...