How to Disable MacBook Trackpad when mouse is connected

OS X offers an option to ignore built-in trackpad when mouse / wireless trackpad is connected.

Open System Preferences
Click on Accessibility
Click on Mouse & Trackpad on left panel
Check on “Ignore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless rackpad is present”
Close Accessibility window.

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