This section covers various methods to help you streamline your iPad workflow across multiple devices. Perhaps you simply want to sync certain content across your Apple devices or maybe you’d like to use your iPad as a second monitor. In either case, I’ll cover the different setups and requirements to help get you started.
For years, people have been asking whether or not the iPad can replace the laptop. While I still think the laptop is best for certain work tasks, I have found the iPad to be an incredibly powerful productivity tool, once you have it set up right. Especially with the addition of Stage Manager on the M1 iPads, this small but mighty tablet is well on its way to being a replacement for a computer, but it still has a ways to go.This section is dedicated to simple tips that can help take your iPad experience to the next level!
The App Library makes it easier than ever to find and open hidden apps. Follow the steps below to learn how to open, access, and search for your iPad apps within the App Library.
An iPad on its own is a great device, but it has limitations. Adding a Folio case, a Bluetooth mouse, a keyboard, and an Apple Pencil to your setup will completely transform your iPad experience. Here are some of our favorite iPad accessories and a few tips on how to use them.
These days, learning how to type faster is really about learning how to type smarter. Whether you’re using the on-screen keyboard or an external keyboard connected via Bluetooth, I’ll show you how to make use of simple settings and shortcuts to write text with fewer taps on your keyboard. Let's get started!
By Devala Rees
Unfortunately, some iPhone apps make it difficult to copy and paste text. But whether you'd like to copy some Russian vocabulary from Duolingo, save the name of a product you're shopping for, or copy a solution you've found on Reddit, we'll show you how to take a screenshot and use Live Text to copy and paste the text.
By Brian Peters
One of the great things about iPads is their combination of portability and a large screen. This makes them perfect for reading e-books, digital comics, and magazines. It also makes them a potential replacement for a paper notebook, especially when paired with a good stylus like the Apple Pencil. Of course, to replace someone’s sketchbook, journal, or notepad, the iPad needs a good notetaking app. As someone who used to love brainstorming ideas and writing short stories by hand, I’ve long been curious if the iPad could help me recapture that feeling. So, I decided to look at some of the most popular notetaking apps available for the iPad, all of which offer their core functionality for free (and most of which have premium versions with more features if you decide you love them).
Features such as Slide Over, Split View, Drag & Drop, and Picture in Picture are excellent tried and true iPad multitasking interfaces. However, iPadOS 16’s new feature called Stage Manager will help you take your productivity to new heights! To make use of Split View, you need an iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 4 and later. For Slide Over, you will need an iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 4 or later.
Whether you’re a new iPad owner or an experienced iPad veteran, I highly recommend working through this section and customizing your device in the Settings app. Adjusting settings allows you to tailor notifications, personalize device displays, and help you to get needed information and accomplish tasks more efficiently.
