diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index d550295..bf4f377 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -55,4 +55,10 @@ type compton >/dev/null 2>&1 && compton &
 # same deal with flashfocus as our active window indicator
 type flashfocus >/dev/null 2>&1 && flashfocus -l never &
 
+# additional config options for Touchpad devices ONLY
+if [ dmesg | grep "Touchpad" | wc -l > 0 ]; then
+  # enable touch tapping for XPS13 touchpad - for different devices get the touchpad name with xinput list-prop <TAB>
+  xinput set-prop "DLL075B:01 06CB:76AF Touchpad" "libinput Tapping Enabled" 1
+fi
+
 type i3 >/dev/null 2>&1 && exec i3