Go PRO with iPad - Productivity Tips & Tricks!

[@ProperHonestTech]

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[@MaryLenehan]

Ive been wanting to use a paper-like screen protector for some time but my iPad has a small cluster of cracking in the lower right corner (puppies knocked the thing out of my lap one day a could years ago LOL) and I wonder if attaching an overlay to it might pull the cracks up and out of the pad frame when removed. Thoughts?

[@notsteve82]

I’ve been right clicking on my computer for windows, for the better part of 25 years and using Mac and iOS since its inception. Your single KZbin video has blown me away with incredibly useful tips for getting the most productivity out of my iPad. You have earned yourself a subscriber and my deep appreciation thank you and please continue spreading the awesome.

[@wiriadinata]

now this is the RIGHT review...and not comparing iPad with Mac. iPad is not Mac, Mac is not iPad. Good and professional review. keep on.

[@driver288]

“👍🏼” I think. Sure. iPads and Mac’s aren’t the same BUT, and it’s a big but, Apple themselves have kind of been touting iPad as a laptop replacement. And it really isn’t. Sure. For some use cases an iPad will replace a laptop but that is for light administrative work I’d imagine. I think I would get by with an iPad for email calendar and such for private use, and I DO 😂. For my profession I actually need a windows PC AND a Mac computer as well as an iPhone and an Android phone. And since Microsoft 365 rules the business world lots of non Apple apps. But. You’re absolutely right in that this review doesn’t pit Mac’s against iPads.

[@operabrotha5208]

So many accuse Apple of “touting iPad as a Mac replacement“. But nobody has been able to produce a single occurrence when Apple has EXPLICITLY said “ iPad can replace your MacBook”. Still waiting for the evidence. (And no, putting an M series chip in iPad and offering a Magic Keyboard does NOT mean Apple is telling you to ditch your MacBook.)

[@driver288]

@@operabrotha5208 well… there is that moniker they’re pushing about the “Post PC era” though… that implies doing away with computers altogether and replace them with an iPad. Just saying. I use both a Mac and an iPad. Even though I don’t code, don’t edit videos or photos professionally I do think there is room for both devices in my workflows. If I had to ditch one device though it would be the iPad.

[@drdentrepair5530]

This was fantastic. As a iPad user I found a few different things that I didn’t know but am looking forward to using.

[@ainaasyiqin1408]

Me as well. I just bought a new iPad, and I still don’t know and don’t get how to make it productive with the iPad since I’m also has a laptop. But once I watched, it is very useful tips!

[@farfrob]

Thank you for this. I have been using the iPad since the first one in 2010. It has been great to see how the Ipad has really grown into a laptop replacement in most cases.

[@SabcatPrinting]

Thanks, my ipad is pure chaos, great tips.

[@Kathikas1]

I appreciate the sponsorship and screen protection aspect but I do find the small silicone pencil tip covers also give a realistic paper experience for a fraction of the cost. The coloured ones also enhance the spatial awareness of where the pencil tip is in relation to the screen In retirement I ditched our PCs and laptops as soon as the iPad appeared, so subject matter such as this video are much appreciated

[@DanielHarrisCodes]

Do you have a recommendation for the tips? I have the Apple Pencil 2 and iPad Pro M2. Have tried Paperlike on my old 2018 iPad Pro but ended up taking it off because it took away from the quality of the screen.

[@jamespatkin]

Great video, should be compulsory viewing for all iPad owners! Clear and concise without being condescending. I didn’t know about dragging text to copy or the calculator in spotlight!

[@rebeccakrueger0229]

But what does it SOUND like writing on the paperlike screen cover? Is it very loud? Thanks for doing all these videos, I love them!

[@KI4ASK]

I’ve been an iPad user for years and still learned many things I didn’t know. Thanks for the great video.

[@Rxtzero]

Wow. Subscribed. I use my iPad religiously for work and lately been gaming on it. I’m gonna copy some of this

[@jonl9192]

The value of my ipad just 10X’d thank you!

[@MarcTsawwassen]

I have a question: As a teacher who uses my iPad as my only computer I also use focus modes (a different focus mode for each class)… but I really need to know how you created the focus mode widget.

[@MarcTsawwassen]

Aha I figured it out. Siri shortcuts. Super cool.

[@prathameshhalade8230]

for the first time ever an ipad review i find worthy of watching since my first ipad from 2018

[@davemTX2023]

I will have to watch this again. I buy every new iPad that comes out and use it when I go to meetings or other offices, so I don't have to take my laptop. These tips are genius. I had yet to learn these functions were available. Especially the screenshot swipe, markups, and grab text. I am waiting on the new iPad Pro 13" M4. I also have a fully speced MacBook Pro. One day, I'd like to use the iPad. I need to watch many more videos to harness the real power.

[@DarrinLin]

interesting you buy every iPad and still aren't a power user. do you just enjoy collecting them all or just too busy learn the features? it sounds like you're missing out on so much despite having all the latest tech

[@davemTX2023]

@@DarrinLin spending $2500 on the M4 has incentivized me to become a power user. I’ve watched dozens of videos.

[@78Zijlmanstim]

8:15 drag and drop works also on a iPhone. I’ve tested myself.

[@obpat]

Thanks!

[@ProperHonestTech]

Thanks very much!

[@thejasontlewis]

How do you like those Genelecs? I've been tempted by them a few times.

[@NAUTILYFE]

This was awesome. Just purchase new iPad Pro to compliment my docked Mac book pro. I had the original 2010 iPad pro and definitely wasn’t maximizing its potential - though the battery life was nearly nonexistent 14 years later and the touchscreen had some dead spots. Excited to leverage this as a productivity tool!

[@michaelhartwich3940]

How do you make this Groups of App's? Means, how can i sort my Apps in these Group of 8 Apps?

[@Sashazur]

It is done automatically be the Siri Suggestions widget. Each widget shows 8 apps based on what Siri thinks is best for you at that time. If you use multiple widgets of the same type, each shows different apps.

[@majorgear1021]

Great video so far. I’m halfway through and watching it when I’m not working on my Macbook. I briefly connect my iPad Pro 12.9” to my UW monitor and tested doing my “normal” work on it . First things was the lack of a window manager. I usually have at least 3 application windows visible at any time, and a window manager makes it easy. The second thing was a lack of a terminal. I’m testing 20ish apps on my local development environment before pushing them into production in my home lab. No can do on my iPad. As you said, an iPad isn’t a replacement for a Macbook or Mac. I’m struggling to find where it fits in my comping needs. I’m home a lot, ever since the covid lockdowns, so maybe if I start traveling again, the Ipad will find its place.

[@frankvet1]

For me, "honestly" your channel is the best channel for all things iPad. I this particular case, with QUICK NOTES on the desktop, the window ONLY shows the most recent quick note, i.e., none of the other QN I've created before the last one, not a list of all your quick notes (as your screen shows in the video)... Thoughts?

[@thetribepride]

You need to select the normal notes widget, then edit the widget and select the “quick note” list. That gives you the full list of quick notes rather than just the last one.

[@fcojglezm]

I’ve watched a lot of reviews, tips etc… but this is amazing. First time I see someone using siri shortcuts and the screen looks so organized. Cheers!

[@dave.in.oregon]

Guided Access seams like the perfect setting for child usage. Let your kids play with a specific app and set a timer. Not sure if I'd use it to keep myself focused though.

[@UltraMagnus3786]

This is great. Had to switch from surface pro to iPad because of work compatibility, and have been struggling but some of these tips are super helpful.

[@Jona]

You can have App folders on the mac by creating a folder, putting the apps (or links to them) and placing it in the dock 🤓

[@polyvg]

Your video prompted me to try using the Globe key as you had pointed it out. And it did absolutely nothing at all. (A Logitech case/keyboard combi.) After a bit of searching, I realised there is Logitech iPad Keyboard Control available from the App Store. Downloaded, installed, ran - some firmware update(s) and a restart later - and the Globe key works! And I know what I can do with it. Had simply ignored the key until now. With how I use my iPad it has not been important, but I can certainly see it being used in future. Adding this in case anyone else has a similar issue.

[@ciantheworld]

G'day, Another great video Mate. I am now convinced to update to an iPad for working away. There are two little things that I wish could be fixed or do you know if it can be done? 1. Being able to see my email in chronological order from top to bottom, just like in Mac mail. (I think I'm one of the few people who still like using it this way 🤣) 2. Sometimes photos doesn't pick up a face , and there is no option to create on like you can on the Mac version. I have a lot of scanned B&W and even some colour that it won't notice the face. Any help with these would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great vids. Most of what I now know is from your vids. Cheers Mate

[@Thjperry97]

1:00 Fun Fact you can do this on the Mac, if you make a folder inside your Applications folder in Finder and drag that to the Dock then it’ll function the same. Actually you can do this for any folder, which is why the Mac comes stock with the documents and download folder in the dock

[@FinnMacCuhl]

The amount TIL moments I got from these is bonkers! Cheers

[@Shri-eb3zy]

Does it support Excel sheet and word documents?

[@benoitmarinoff2401]

Really cool tips here! I never really looked into the different home screens based on focus but definitely will be setting that up!

[@amandadougherty]

Seriously great video! The copy and paste gesture blew my mind! Now I have a question that I don't believe you covered on this video; I noticed on your home screen you have groups of apps that have regular size icons. I have many apps grouped, but the icons are always so small within each group that I have to enlarge the box to access them. How can we create these groups where we can see the apps icon in their regular size? (like we see them in the library pretty much)

[@johnfutter1464]

Brilliant video, with lots of useful tips. Can you change the apps in Siri suggestions widget or if you create a folder can you make it the size of Siri suggestions widget.

[@LeoUfimtsev]

I could never remember the copy and paste gestures. The “pick something up” and drop it down is a great memorization idea.

[@dplj4428]

5:05 with a good system? Takes discipline to stick with. Tempted maybe to alter if downloading apps that overlap or never learned the capabilities of the one? Wonder if core apps do all i need.

[@ctjh373]

Great video. Question, where did you get the widget to switch focus modes and home screens from? Is it from shortcuts or built in widget? Thanks

[@lucyab25]

Thank you so much! I have a smaller 4th gen I pad air that I bought to use at a previous job. I now work from home and am studying a post grad. I neglected my ipad a bit as I hadn't set it up properly and didn't know its full capabilities. It seems the more iOS updates that happen, it becomes even more useful. I sit at a computer all day for work so I don't want to have to sit at my mac all evening to study. I've found my ipad is actually really useful and a lot more productive for some things that you have mentioned here (screenshotting and marking up pdf’s), which would have taken a lot longer on my mac. I’ve been considering getting a new ipad with a larger screen as my current one is a bit too small for studying. I want the new one that has just been announced with the nano-textur glass so its easier on the eyes, but unfortunately you can only get that in the 1TB model which is a lot more expensive. I couldn’t justify spending that. However you have just opened my eyes up to a lot more possibilities with the iPad and I think it will actually really help me study more frequently, more efficiently and a lot more enjoyably! Whilst also being in less pain due to sitting in the same posture all day 😂 This video might have persuaded me to possibly treat myself for my 30th!

[@wayneknetter]

Quick note is handy when I use Switcher studio as switcher studio will will quit if you go out of it. so quick note stays on top and you can copy and paste your text in and out of it with no penalty

[@BellaBagsPDX]

As always, I learn so much from your clear, concise, and imminently useable content. I really appreciate your videos and the time you put into them. Thank you!

[@CassetteDeckService]

One of the best reviews/tips I've ever seen for iPad 👍

[@stefanohrn8950]

Hi, the Siri suggestion function; is there no way to set up the apps that you want in that specific box? If you have multiple Siri suggestion boxes, you do want to set which app to be in which box. Thank`s for this good video, appreciated👍

[@marciafyfe9058]

You are such a great teacher…Thanks for all your very helpful, easy to understand knowledge.

[@gwyndyr32]

That quick note thing is awesome!

[@joelandr_]

The guided access is top notch thank you so much. Very useful when writing on my iPad and my pencil to prevent accidental gestures

[@Andrewski8506]

Wow! Very helpful! I’m always looking for ways to make my iPad more productive. I am looking forward to Sequoia and iPad OS/iOS 18 coming in the fall and the productivity increases they will bring. Thank you for this very professional and practical video!

[@hvailjr]

Are you going to have a follow up on your usage with the M4 11 inch iPad? I have one on order and am interested in what you think.

[@Marszczak]

great info, would you please share the link on how to did you set up focus modes?

[@matty74656]

Tom, thank you very much for this video, very excellent information. I particularly loved the trick about the quick notes widget. Thank you!!

[@davidhardwick3816]

Another great video - thanks so much! One question, is there any way to edit the Siri Suggestion groupings? I like the idea of arranging apps by category/topic, etc. but don't necessarily care for the apps Siri chooses to include. The ability to substitute one for another would be wonderful, but I don't see how to go about doing it. Just wondering.

[@陳某-w6x]

Well I like how you organise ur iPad Home Screen, is there any videos that is related to it. Or any tutorial on how to set it up because mine is a mess currently haha😂

[@euansemple5598]

Excellent. I thought I knew everything there was to know about the iPad, but I learned a lot from this.

[@carlharvey7098]

Amazing video, ive had an iPad for years but couldnt really get in to it for work…i will try your tips, many thanks 🙏

[@brighamyates]

I can’t due the life of me fine the Smart Stack for apps? It’s a widget correct?

[@hovelad]

As always a few good tips here that I didn't know about. I really don't use my iPad in the correct way it seems!

[@defyiant]

Thanks for the helpful refresher! I have a 1st gen 11" Pro gathering dust, and now that I'm upgrading to the M4, this info is exactly what I needed.

[@ccillo1]

This is a great video, but I’m always confused about using my Apple ID for my iPad that I use for phone and Mac. Should I have different ones? Or if I use the same how do I keep each device unique in its layout? When I used my Apple ID from my phone for my iPad it basically just copied my entire phone and laid the apps out as a copy basically. I’m totally lost! Thanks for you help! And maybe a video on this would be great!😊

[@aralcubukcu]

I thought he’s going to mount a GoPro on the iPad😂

[@l0pov713]

@@aralcubukcu hahahahha

[@hrizovlaznek837]

me too

[@ridgevalentine]

You are so funny! Not.

[@aralcubukcu]

@@ridgevalentine ratio

[@IShotMyPants]

16:00 sadly this feature does not work with mouse or trackpad as they can easily bypass the non touch areas

[@michaelbacon55]

Great content! I’m pretty good with Mac and IOS but every time I watch your videos you give me so many new ideas and ways to make my work easier and more enjoyable. Thanks. I was also hoping for the GoPro tips.😅

[@KamilSozoniuk]

What is the name of the widget which you’re using to change the Home Screen to personel/work time mode? I’d be grateful for the answer.

[@marlouinesharoledeleon679]

Its the focus mode setting on your ipad.

[@desiinc4207]

Appreciate your video, switched to S9 and doubt if I’ll ever go back to iPad.

[@bksrmt]

But how do you get your folders and widgets to be that size? I must be missing something because mine will not resize for me. I’ll watch it through again and hope I see what I missed. I like the quick note on the desktop or home screen, but mines only shows two and is done.

[@陳柏勳-u7w]

hi thanks for the great video. I wonder when I connect iPad with mouse (Logi MS master) and using Safari, how can I quickly go to previous page with hotkey on the mouse?

[@jverhaeghe6593]

Awesome overview of iPad’s functionality. An iPad is indeed not a mac (and hopefully it never will be) and can provide great productivity once you understand it’s logic as explained so well in this video.

[@charliesaigon]

I wish there was a way to get the siri suggestions type (smaller) icon clusters using apps I pick. I would love to cluster apps by category this way. I use folders now, but out of sight, out of mind. Are there any other 3rd party apps that would enable this? Thank you for your valuable content.

[@ScotTheGr8]

Super helpful. My iPad use habits definitely needed this. Thank you!

[@JET34568]

Absolutely amazing video! I learned so much! There’s no need for me to buy the M4 iPad. I have to learn how to use the one I currently have! Thank you!

[@ariffau]

This video is app-solutely brilliant! 🤩

[@andrejstemmle606]

Cool video, thanks a bunch. By the way: Horizontal view is called Landscape view and Portrait view (vertical) the other way around. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@ibraimpinto7376]

I am really grateful for having found your channel.

[@StephenEhrlichPhotos]

This is a very helpful tutorial. You are a fountain of wisdom. Thanks!

[@GameboyMufti]

Hi, thanks for sharing nice content, can you create a video as to how to use Final cut pro or guide to best online course to learn it. Thanks

[@luisosuna8634]

How do you get the horiztonal app folders that stack like that? Ive been looking but seems like there is no information

[@wchaparro4824]

Your video has been one of the best and most helpful I have seen in a very long time. I have been using Apple products since they had the old clunky Mac computers. I have owned every Apple product on the Market. I am very organized with my MacBook Pro and iMac. No matter how much I try, I have never been able to organized my iPhone or iPad the way I organized my computers. It is very frustrating and distracting. Your video demonstrated tremendous possibilities. This is the first time I have seen a clutter free, efficient, and useful Home Screen. I have looked at your other videos but have not found instructions in how to create a similar Home Screen. Please help. Where can I find the videos or instructions to create the Home Screen shown on this video. Especially instructions to create the shortcuts for work, personal, entertainment, etc. Creating the VIP email, etc. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@UsmanM62]

Great video, i learned a lot of good things about how to keep my device for productivity and not get distracted :) thank you for sharing it.

[@donyoung333]

Where’s the link to the focus mode video ?

[@osohista]

what a deviously well-timed video.

[@wchaparro4824]

In my previous post I forgot to mentioned that I love “Paperlike” products. Paperlike not only protects the iPad screen from scratches (especially if one has the tendency to drop the pencil) but when one is writing or drawing it makes it feel better. The pencil doesn’t “slide” on the glass and the hand or fingers don’t smudge the surface. I think it makes writing feel like a more natural experience.

[@rsdriskell]

Love the Quick Note / Sticky Note idea! 💡

[@rhalloff]

Totally learned a lot of new and useful items. Thanks!!

[@Pearl2677]

I learned AGAIN thank you. Only, I can’t get the gesture copying working for some reason. I have an older iPad Pro 10.5 2017 maybe that’s the reason😕🤔

[@triciakamerer3544]

As always, loaded with great information. A few new things I’m going to have to incorporate. I’m on my iPad all the time! Thank you 😊

[@janptr4506]

Thanks for all those tips it was what I was needed! I didn’t know Files could be that useful. I can’t figure out how to get Google Drive show up in Files on my iPhone, it works well on my iPad. Rgds Janptr

[@TinyIslandMaine]

Is there someway that you could explain how to move icons around and not get some of the other icons on the screen to jump to another location? I very much dislike that I can’t get certain icons to stay in one place when I want put another icon before or above it. If you already have a video about this, please let me know what to look for, and I will search for it. Very much enjoy your videos!

[@raymundalarcon5912]

I read an article that it won’t do that after the upcoming update.

[@TinyIslandMaine]

@@raymundalarcon5912 I sure hope so.

[@334ru]

Thank you so much for this! I can now use my iPad for its money's worth!

[@GJP1961]

Some of the best IPad tips I’ve seen, Thank you

[@BobCalderon]

Are the rectangular app folders only available to bigger iPads on landscape mode? I’m on iPad Mini 6 (iPadOS 17.4.1) and it’s still the old mini square folders.

[@Renaudio]

Thank you so very much Tech! This is FANTASTIC! I will be setting up my iPad in just this manner. Thank you also for the bonuses too! WOW!!!

[@gmuirhead71]

could i access photos on a timemachine backup on an external hard drive using an ipad pro... i have alot of family photos i can't see as i dont have an Imac anymore

[@gkptech]

Definitely spending sometime on changing my Home Screen! This is great! Thank you!

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

I have an iPad Pro which is my main computer now and I have an iPhone 12 Pro but I also use the Outlook app for my hotmail

[@Midland_Wolf_71]

I’ve favourited this as I’ve learned quite a lot from it TBH, stuff I never knew existed. VERY useful, Thank you.

[@AdelAlberk]

12:43 combining pdfs !! i didn't know about that thank you very much

[@arielspalter7425]

Gladly, they just released the M4 chip so this tasks can be done even more professionally 😅 Jokes aside, excellent video as always! I tried the 3 fingers copy/paste gestures but it didn’t work for me, it just zoomed in like a normal 2-finger pinch gesture. I’m on an old iPad so perhaps it’s not compatible with this.

[@gregf9160]

Absolutely brilliant time savers! 🤩 Thanks, Tom 🤗

[@Interlinked]

If I want to create a work focus, but not exclude anyone from contacting me, how would I set the "people" section under "notifications"?

[@DramaGann]

Your content is fantastic! So well worded and really helpful tips! Keep it up!

[@BrennanArrold]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing these tips. 😊

[@Keyboardnut99]

Great video one of the best I have seen in a while