iPad Pro! My Only Computer | Full iPadOS 17 Workflow!

My iPad Pro has been my favorite tech product of all time. I use it for everything from video creation to personal finance to gaming and everything in between. I wanted to show off how I use my iPad in conjunction with my iPhone in my workflow.
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0:00 - My iPad Is my Computer
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3:30 - iPadOS 17 Improvements
5:57 - My iPhone iPad Workflow the good and the bad
8:34 - one big issue
9:51 - who is this for?
11:15 - future of iPadOS
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[@SpaceCaptainLord]

I have a windows desktop for all my gaming, but I literally do EVERYTHING else on my ipad. And that included video and photo editing. It’s incredible. I feel no need to get a laptop. And even at home, unless I am gaming I choose my ipad over my desktop when I need to get things done.

[@herbertduff4084]

Hey man, we appreciate you promoting the use of IPAD PRO to replace a laptop. I completely agree when you said that the iPad Pro is the best piece of tech that we will ever use.

[@Gilfordd]

The software still limits very simple things on the iPad, (I have the iPad Air 5 btw) for example I was taking a simple driving course online to renew my discount insurance, the program had difficulty running on certain steps with the iPad but my MacBook and even my brothers $250 windows laptop ran it without any issues.

[@bigboma]

Maybe it’s a niche, but it’s crazy how much work can be done between an iPhone pro and iPad Pro for content creation. External monitor support, lumafusion, and an external ssd changed the game for my iPad Pro experience

[@theFOCUSgummy]

Is there any signifciant difference between lumafusion and final cut pro for ipad?

[@bigboma]

@@theFOCUSgummy​​⁠completely different user experience. Lumafusion feels like a fully featured video editing platform because it is. Final Cut Pro on the iPad just feels iMovie

[@theFOCUSgummy]

@@bigboma good to know. Thank you and merry Christmas!

[@hajjdawood]

A possible suggestion that will prevent having to constantly be switching devices is to setup a NAS with 10 gigabit eithernet+. Files supports network drives, so then youll be able to push and pull to both over the netwrok.

[@Zanbarra]

I swapped my husband and I both to iPad Pro after the M1 chips bounced, and for both of us it has become our everyday machines. We do work, school, entertainment, just everything on them all the time and they have all but taken over our need to have a computer usage. It is at the point where I am going back to school, purchased an MBA to replace my aging intel MBP, but have used it very sparingly because the iPads methods are so ingrained in my workflow. Not to mention Stage Manager’s updates are just better and better.

[@MobileDecay]

Your husband wanted that computer and you ripped it from his arms. 😢

[@Anmol.Srivastava]

🐬Everyone on the KZbin doesn't take "iPad as a daily driver" seriously... But i suppose having options is never a bad thing, so Thanks man for all the iPad videos, desk setup n all. I love all of your iPad videos, good job. I can't comment on all videos but definitely watch em All 🙌🏼

[@oliviadigregorio3284]

Great video! Just ordered the Kuxiu Ipad stand, and looking forward to upgrading the rest of my set up

[@lroyland20]

😎✌🏽 Thank you for all the awesome videos that you have been putting out about the “Transformer” Ipad! Lbs I think you really opened up a lot of peoples eyes that the iPad, especially with the “M” chips. Are a very multi-functional kinda jack of all trades, tablet/computer. Keep up the good work. I have the M2 12.9 & use it for some of everything.

[@Gingernut50]

I use my IPad Pro and I have a MacBook Pro.I travel 6 months a year.I agree with you and have been looking for a home base structure with the right gear- love your personal set up and will mirror it! Thanks mate!

[@MrVega820]

🐬 I use my 11” iPad Pro M1 with an ASUS ProArt 24” Monitor. It’s great because for work I have a company provided Thinkpad which I can easily switch between using the monitor for the laptop or for my iPad. I think the iPad is the best modern day personal computer, and before I was using a 2013 11” MacBook Air.

[@wyzemann]

That Ku Xiu stand is your best accessory…to date🌞.

[@b4ulaf]

Could you do a video on how you manage your app windows on the external monitor? I’d like to see how you multitask between windows.

[@sleepnclass]

Love these videos.

[@patrickjohnduncan8477]

I have been using the M1 iPad Pro as my only personal computer since 2021 and I love it. I am also very excited about the M3 iPad Pro launching next year. It would be great if Apple allows you to upgrade RAM on the iPad Pro next year as I believe that, that would be an area that will benefit most users.

[@MalcolmREBORN]

You are absolutely not intelligent. Dumb.

[@deanusmanus]

Great information! Thanks! My 2016 13” MacBook Pro is getting slower & slower. I’m trying to determine if an iPad Pro is a possible replacement.

[@Sibelius101]

Great video!❤

[@jolomeister5262]

Love your desk setup bro. I am waiting 2024 for new iPad pro 11" to buy it, hope the 11" version gets oled display too. Keep doing good work 💪🏻

[@seabracing8880]

same for me !

[@MMMRemko]

Thank very much Fernando! You inspired me going IPad Pro only, thanks! Question: where can I get that wallpaper you used on your ipad in this video? Thanks!

[@MelgarInkPhotography]

I basically have the same setup and I use my iPad Pro for everything now, including most client work as a photographer.

[@mihalykozak6216]

Thanks for sharing your workflow. It is very encouraging. Do you script your videos? Do you use a teleprompter when recording on your iPhone?

[@Cr0sswalk]

Made it to the end good video

[@davidsmith8475]

Thanks for your video-i use an iPad Pro for home and work…there are some apps that work better on the mac but most work really well on the ipad. I encourage my students to use an ipad as it is more intuitive and engaging for them when they are taking notes (im a teacher)

[@marksuter1983]

I use my ipad as my primary device. Great video

[@bijithlebybiju1260]

Love the wallpaper 🐬

[@VideoManiacExtreme]

Like 👍 always a well-explained video! 🐬

[@dangercat5844]

Great vid. Do you find logi mouse scrolling in safari on iPadOS laggy. I've read comments on Reddit saying it is? Thanks 🐬

[@C3KNG]

I’m the same way I love my iPad Pro and use it all the time for work!

[@TransplantHelper]

I’m not exactly sure how I pulled it off the other day but I actually took my iPhone 15 Pro and connected directly to my M2 iPad via a USB-C USB-C cable and it transferred directly into the loom fusion. It worked perfectly.

[@herbertduff4084]

Currently watching this with an IPad Air 5th Gen! Looking forward to iPad 12.9 m3 and hopefully a new design!

[@bovro7636]

Same

[@jonathanbryant8938]

🐬 Great video, I have been waiting for the iPad workflow video. Great recommendations, I am an IPad Pro only user.

[@MarkMBEMBED-zf8em]

The fact he uses external keyboard and external monitor seems to go against iPad as touch device, it may work but looks like a lot of extra work. Stand-alone iPad is best for me with occasional keyboard use but it does show how versatile the iPad can be if you work at it.

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your video. I use my iPad Pro primarily as a content device. Blessings on your day.

[@Thefootynutritionist]

Does keeping the iPad plugged in reduce the battery health quicker?

[@maikaimakena9424]

Is there a way to have Two 2️⃣ monitor support for the iPad and Mac 🖥️ setups

[@matthewlovesbritney]

Couldn’t live without my iPad Pro🩵

[@lamarcabrian]

Do you know if they updated final cut and logic to be freely resizable in stage manager?

[@DavidParke84]

Been holding off on a new iPad model to jump into the modern iPad world but lots of promising info here! 🐬🐬🐬

[@tomslayton5302]

My iPad Pro is my primary device. Bought and read the #iPadOnly book years ago. Love the iPad Pro, will always have one and am always looking forward to the next round of updates.

[@jebaker2]

Oh no! The stache is back! 😂🐬

[@andreasschmidt553]

🐬 As always, incredible contents! Thanks!

[@juleonbrown7472]

Right now, I’m using my iPad Pro M2 as my main computer, is perfect with the exception of when I’m using Google docs

[@frauseo]

🐬 i‘m a software engineer and I use windows for programming. Having connected via RDP to a windows vm is nice… although special characters won’t map as good as I wish… I have a DE-CH keyboard layout

[@tactics3606]

@9to5Mac what monitor is this exactly because clicked on the link and the only 34 inch is the ultra widescreen and its 1440p only but there is a 32 inch that is 4k but doesn’t look like the one you’re running.

[@davidsweet8837]

If your iPad pro is only plugged into your monitor how do you keep it charged and how do you access the SSD?

[@jerrymoreno1714]

Been using iPad Pro as my mobile device and preferred device for work since 2017. 🐬

[@erick_bst]

I tried the iPad as my computer experiment with the 2017 10.5 pro, LTE using Google services and it's functional for some work, but after upgrading to the 2020 Pro 11 had to go back to a Windows PC, to this day the iPad it's a better as a companion device than acting as your sole computer.

[@thanhnha0706]

You can airdrop using cable now 😊

[@RionRobinson]

🐬 Great video! I believe that we are getting close to the iPad beginning to take shape as a next generation device. I am willing to bet that 2024 is going to be big pivot toward that trend. iPad has been low key gaining momentum with the pro apps. Its just a matter of time. I personally use both iPad and Mac. I prefer my iPad, yet there are still a few items that keep my use case from getting to 100%.

[@duelibop]

I want to replace my macbook pro 2016 with an iPad but my concerns are file management and number spreadsheets which I use a lot. Would it work well?

[@RionRobinson]

@@duelibop file management to me to much better. You must disrupt the way you see file management, so it will take some time. The spreadsheets will be a challenge if you are heavy into macros and other more sophisticated spreadsheets. This speaks to the software being 90% there with this blaring 10% of challenge. Remember we are looking to shift decades of input modality. We have been used to tactile feedback. Now we are into Touch! And next AR. Lots to learn and unlearn.

[@gregcoad9153]

Good video. I have been an iPad only guy for the past 4 years and won’t go back. Project Manager in Construction and there are just too many things that an iPad can do, that a MacBook cannot do (FOR ME). Sure hope they keep improving the external monitor support as it is still super flaky and full of bugs.

[@TonyPadgett]

The monitor in your background when you are shown talking is showing the IPad? Looks like a Mac?

[@omgneal7016]

🐬 great video.

[@rocheravll]

What brand is the lamp that is attached to the monitor?

[@trapie_]

What video editing app are you using on the iPad

[@salsoriano6037]

What is that device you have on top of your extend screen?

[@jedichurn]

What monitor stand are you using?

[@mussen1876]

06:59 - to select multiple videos or photos just keep your finger on the screen and slide down the the last one you want to select. Much easier than selecting each row like you did.

[@prince573]

🐬 Thanks - nice job.

[@biocajun86]

I have a 2020 11 inch iPad Pro. I do greatly enjoy using it, but as I’m looking to get a new mobile device this year, I’m very torn between getting a new iPad or a Microsoft Surface Pro device. I love my iPad, but it has glaring limitations and there are many apps that just don’t hold a candle to their desktop OS versions. I still haven’t decided which route I’m going. I don’t want a MacBook because I do want a touch screen device.

[@ddubs61]

What desk do you use?

[@usmaanahmad7211]

as a medical student doing mbbs which monitor should I buy benq pd3205ua or pd3220u for MacBook air m1

[@jeromederouette2922]

i LOVE this kind of setup however can anyone explain how to do those 2 things simply: 1) excel files without going from app to app? 2) donwload torrents or simply use stremio? any luck?

[@AndrewBoss-jq2dz]

That's something useful.. Am I missing out very useful iOS/ iPad application reviews on this channel!?

[@khoanguyen0001]

Fun fact: Did you know that you can AirDrop with cables? Just connect an iPhone/iPad with another iPhone/iPad using a USB-C cable (or a USB-C to Lightning cable) and transfer files normally. This works between Macs, too.

[@hanspeter24]

not true

[@ansonkwong432]

@@hanspeter24he’s sarcastic

[@TechNowOrLater]

@@ansonkwong432 He's not being sarcastic. It's true.

[@TransplantHelper]

Yes, it worked perfectly for me the other day

[@misanekk.16]

I need that wallpaper

[@teethofthelamb]

Now that I’ve transitioned to 100% iPad pro because we have great external drive support and Stage Manager. I have several 2Tb SSD drives attached to my thunderbolt 4 dock and now I wonder if I can plug my powered 3.5” hard drive hub into the thunderbolt dock, that dock has around 16 Tb of storage that would be nice to access from time to time, I need to test it, plug it in and see if it will work, being externally powered I’m thinking it just might give me access. I’m not sure if iPadOS has a drive capacity limit or not.

[@allan521]

Would I be able to do all the functions you did in this video with an IPad Air 4?

[@DreOrozco]

No because the Stage Manager feature and being able to connect an external monitor as a second monitor (vs. pure screen mirroring) is only available on iPad Airs with M1 chip or greater. Source: I used to have an iPad Air 4 and upgraded to M1 iPad Pro.

[@DGYtown]

Can the 2018 iPad Pro 12.9 set up like this ?

[@DylSean]

🐬🐬🐬ipad pro gang! Been saying that it’s the ultimate computer since the 10.5 pro

[@RandomVideosFirst]

I was contemplating getting a iPad Pro before I got my MacBook m2 , the problem I have is that I code python and use IntelliJ unfortunately is not available for the iPad and other alternative apps in the App Store dont allow you to run codes just write which is pointless. I hope in the next gen there will be more coding software available for iPads

[@praveenk1052]

Hi, KZbin and local videos are fast-forwarding in my Mac. There is no coreaudiod in utility monitor. Please help me to fix this issue.

[@DrewPera]

I would do this but I can't stand how a mouse or trackpad work on iPadOS. I don't like all the snapping it does, and there seems to be quite a bit of lag.

[@ernestomartinez9611]

This is a great video man. I’ve been following your series in the iPad for a while now and this explanation of how to incorporate it into your daily workflow is fantastic. Is all about removing the friction , one of the things that I started to play with lately is using Parallels Access on the iPad and connect to my Windows server at home and I can tell you that the part of running a full version of Excel is fixed with that. So I can now have a 100% Windows computer + Mac in a portable format.

[@pressrepeat2000]

Do you have a video on how to do this (set up a window server and connect it to the iPad?)? Not being able to run full Excel (and some other windows or even macOS software) is the main issue with the iPad Pro.

[@unokometanti8922]

For my own personal use case: iPad Pro for the fun, multimedia and confcalling stuff + Powerful Linux Desktop PC (with Garuda Linux onboard) for everything else….don’t need much else. In fact, I’m only keeping an additional Asus Laptop (with PopOS onboard) for redundancy/emergency purposes.

[@HouseofVenesianberg]

I use my iPad for work & fun, saves money

[@Sibelius101]

1) Do you need to use thunderbolt to connect to a monitor or can you just use USB-C? 2) Does the monitor need to have a thunderbolt connection to make this work? I know I basically asked the same question 2 different ways, but wasn’t sure how to ask. Great job with your videos!!!!

[@9to5Mac]

Thank you for watching! But no, you do not need thunderbolt. Regular usb c works as well as hdmi

[@Padygy]

you can bypass the external SSD with a Wifi Connected NAS. granted a HDD local NAS is slower, you can get somes with a SSD. with this no need to plug; un-plug. here the only limitation is how fast your wifi is and if you want to access it away from home is youer internet speed. I use a WD MyCloud, works wonders.

[@nikhafizal1246]

i love the iPad stage manager, but may i know if you experienced legginess/slow response/ non instantaneous movement when using a mouse(Logitech MX 3) on an external monitor (32 4k) ? Those are one of the things that made me use a PC more instead, i want to use the iPad more but this kind of lagginess made me use the former.

[@DreOrozco]

I recently got an M1 iPad Pro and noticed zero lag when I hooked it up to my 4k monitor with a Logitech MX 3 mouse and keyboard.

[@jon5161]

I use MX Keys Mini, Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse 2. Zero lag. I also used my Logitech Ergo trackball and K860 keyboard and also had zero issues. What monitor and dock/hub are you using?

[@nikhafizal1246]

@@jon5161 Not using any dock/hub, the MX master 3 mouse is connected to my ipad pro m1 through Bluetooth and the keyboard I'm using is the Apple iPad magic keyboard which is attached to my iPad while the track pad on it is usable at the same time. The monitor I'm using is Prism+ x390 Pro. Which i use the USB C cable to power/charge the iPad + to output the external display through it.

[@jon5161]

@@nikhafizal1246I looked up your monitor. If it is backwards compatible, it is not likely the cause of the lag you’re experiencing. It might be the cable, if not monitor. I am using a USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 cable for connecting my iPad to the external monitor.

[@meme-machine]

The photos app has an “import” button that appears when and iPhone is connected

[@ThomasEJohnson]

I use the iPad Pro & Magic Keyboard as my main device/laptop, and the iPad Mini for real “iPad/Tablet” functions.

[@sleepnclass]

My iPad Pro at this point is my main computer. I love it.

[@edwardlustigman2568]

I am currently using an iPad Air 3 and an aged pc and thinking of going with an iPad Pro and ssds. I do mostly still photography and general web surfing and texting and emails…. The cheapskate in me is thinking maybe I can get away with an iPad Air 5 or 6 instead of the pro….. waiting to see what the new ones look like and what that does to the pricing of the current units. I am retired and in my 80s so this will probably be my lifelong choice

[@Up_the_Pugs]

Sam I use my iPad Pro 12.9 with apple magic keyboard 75 percent of my workday

[@TjRoss2012]

How responsive are you I have a question

[@douglasmgriffin]

You make this video once a month.

[@ProductivePM]

When the iPad Pro M3 comes out and depending on the new functionality, I am hoping to make it my Mobile computer with 5G capability. 🐬

[@AngleOfJosh]

What is the video editing software that you use? I heard Univision but not sure if that’s correct. Thanks!

[@9to5Mac]

Lumafusion! Sorry about that

[@gustavoromo6879]

My prediction 2024 iPad Pros will come in space black and include the M3 Pro chip along with the already confirmed oled with LTPO. Maybe even better cameras. What I don’t know, up to 24gb of ram and maybe 4tb storage. I also think the iPad Air 12.9 and 11 inch will get the M3 and the regular iPad and iPad mini will get the A16 Bionic.

[@GarryMah85]

🐬 I’m thinking of getting an ipad someday, maybe the next ipad mini or ipad air. The Pro model is just too exp for me, and i already have a mac for my home computer needs

[@EdwardHunterMX]

i love ipad but it hast reach what a mac can do, even stuff like trackpad still feel odd and the limited m2 power

[@iSHYAMz]

anyone knows that ocean blue iPhone wallpaper link.

[@WarAlex16]

iPad Pro 11 has its pros and cons. File management and Microsoft Office is better in my surface pro x. iPad Pro is alright for photo editing, quick edits in Microsoft office, entertainment apps, and social media.

[@imperfectxennial3008]

🐬 I have an iPad M1 Air, use it with my M1 MacBook Air for both work and school.

[@ToadstoolFilms]

Too much of the iPad as a replacement for a computer discourse is the term ‘workaround’ when I can just do on a computer. Another KZbinr I watch from time to time regularly goes the three apps he uses to achieve something that can be done with one on a computer. I have an iPad Pro, I enjoy using it, but it’s not a replacement yet.

[@RomeoTango3]

Maybe Apple can make a $1,000 MagSafe stand for the iPad to next to the $2,000 basic monitor or the $6,000 nice monitor. 😂

[@auistin2001]

I dont have ipad pro but ipad air with m1 I used for like work. Everything online 🐬

[@benko7ab]

I use it for everything, 2020 model…don’t even have a monitor haha!

[@Whoknowwhatweknow]

these aren't tech reviewers they are salesmen

[@ilhdd4548]

Why not connect to a monitor all the time do that because the battery low from 50% or what somebody please help me

[@Navenotes]

I work on a excel , is this work for me?

[@MiltBrady]

Have you been painting the ceiling, you have some paint in your hair. great Video