Enabling modern touchpad gestures on older laptops can be challenging due to hardware and driver limitations. However, some third-party utilities claim to enhance older touchpads with additional gesture support by mapping touchpad inputs to gesture-like actions. These solutions vary in effectiveness and may not provide the same level of responsiveness or integration as native Precision Touchpad gestures. Users should proceed with caution and ensure any downloaded software is from a reputable source. In some cases, updating the touchpad's drivers to the latest version available from the manufacturer's website may also unlock additional functionality or improve compatibility with Windows gesture support.