Jack Wallen/ZDNET
Years ago, I attempted to configure multitouch gestures for Linux and found it next to impossible. Back then, it was all about configuring with a text file, and the options were cumbersome and confusing. Even with one of the first GUI apps that came along, the results were never promising.
Fast-forward to now, and there's a simple-to-use app that makes adding and configuring multi-touch gestures a breeze.
That app is called Touché, and it makes customizing touchpad gestures very simple.
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Before I get into this, Touché isn't going to get you MacOS-like multitouch gestures. I've yet to find a way to add a back gesture for my default web browser (although you can create app-specific gestures -- more on that in a bit). Even so, you can customize swipes, pinches, and taps to meet your needs without having to suffer through configuring via the terminal window.
Touché is easy to install and easy to use, and it doesn't matter if your touchpad is built into a laptop or a separate piece of hardware attached to your desktop... it works.
Let me show you how to make use of this tool.
How to install Touché
What you'll need: The only things you'll need for this are a Linux distribution that supports Flatpak and a touchpad connected to your device. That's it. Let's get to the gestures.
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