The year is drawing to a close, so there’s a very good chance that you now find yourself staring straight down the gaping maw of Windows 8. Maybe someone gave you a new Windows tablet or PC as a gift.

I am planning to purchase a new computer that has Windows 8. I know Windows 8 can be used with a regular mouse and keyboard, but since it was designed for use with a touch screen, I’d like to get one.

When it launches, Windows 8 will enable a whole new world of multitouch gestures for touchpads, but what if you want to perform those gestures without touching the screen, touching your touchpad or ...