Touch screen accuracy

In a computer coupled to a touch-sensitive display, a method for controlling input using a cursor, comprising:

• displaying the cursor on the touch-sensitive display;
• receiving a touch input on the touch-sensitive display adjacent to the cursor;
• determining whether the touch input is within a region surrounding the cursor;
• and
• responsive to the touch input being within the region, sending a mouse button down event to a location of the displayed cursor.

In a computer coupled to a touch-sensitive device, a method for controlling input using a cursor, comprising:

• displaying the cursor;
• receiving a first touch input on the touch-sensitive device;
• responsive to the first touch input, displaying a cursor handle adjacent to the cursor;
• receiving a second touch input on the touch-sensitive device adjacent to the cursor and directed to the displayed cursor handle;
• and
• controlling movement of the cursor in accordance with the second touch input, wherein the cursor handle moves with the cursor.