My Updated iPad Mini Setup | Clean & Minimal

[@tapankamath]

Fellow iPad mini user reporting for viewership

[@thejasontlewis]

Do you record your voiceover in stereo? I've watched several videos and your voice keepx moving from one side of the stereo field to the other. I'm super sensitive to that and when the voiceover isn't centered I get queasy. Most folks convert voiceover to mono unless there's a visual reason for the sound to move around. Also, I really enjoy your videos, but the subscribe button stuff is very 2019. I skip past it every time.

[@brielturija]

I found this channel while I was searching for iPad mini reviews and was really impressed with your “iPad mini setup”. Since then, I’ve been a fan of the channel. Thank you Nicholas for sharing things about tech and minimalism.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Glad you like them!

[@charityhair609]

I love your deadpan demeanor..so calming 😊. Thank you for your service.

[@olovstener618]

1. Congratulations to 100.000 subs! 2. Can't believe it's almost a year since you released the iPad mini video, time flies! 3. The word widget sucks! 4. Great content as usual 5. Already looking forward to next video

[@NicholasGarofola]

😂 thanks so much as always my friend!

[@82gamerprincess31]

I roll with an iPad Pro 10” with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil as my main computer. I was always a fan of the small iBook laptops and now this is my own variant of that. As an artist and writer it’s perfect for my needs.

[@taylorblack7747]

Fellow 256gb Starlight iPad mini user. I loved your video on your iPad mini last year and loved this one too. Thank you for doing an update! And I agree, widget is a weird word.

[@taylorblack7747]

Also, I loved the Inuyasha moveset cameo. 😂 one of my favorite anime’s/manga. ❤

[@NicholasGarofola]

Inuyasha is in my top 10 for sure.

[@Giuseppe_Paolillo]

Man congrats for the 100k! More than deserved!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much!

[@pauljakeman]

Starlight was easily the best colour 😉 The belroy case looks pretty good for sure. I think one of the greatest mysteries (other then where socks go in the washer) is why does the iPad not have a built in calculator. I always use KZbin and Spotify on the iPad too, like you said it seems made for it. I forget about discord so thinking about getting it again soon. Great video again my dude!

[@Heartkiller1991]

Even if the iPad 7 releases in 2024, it wouldn't make this one obsolete.

[@gonzalosapunar3260]

I had my doubts with going from a 2018 iPad pro 12,9 to an iPad mini, but i have to say i have no regrets, my only complain is the lack of face ID, not a dealbreaker to me, now i can take it with me literally everywhere

[@rahkkas]

The intro music felt like start of a Sherlock Holmes movie ! and the folio case is a great utility ! Thank you for making an updated video on your iPad setup, it's so clean and intentional !

[@NicholasGarofola]

That’s a compliment, love the RDJ Sherlock Movies

[@deckl5]

Just stumbled on your channel, and are the wallpapers on your site now taken down? Was looking forward to using them. Thanks!

[@anthonyteasdale8541]

Hi Nick! This is such a boss video. I'm obsessed with my iPad Mini - you can see my wife finds me irresistible - but I'm disappointed that Apple hasn't made a smart keyboard for it. Apart from that, it's my constant companion, and has become my favourite way of consuming media of every sort. Your video has made me love it even more.

[@jfpdc888]

Thank you for creating the plant wallpaper! Your vid are so helpful as I am working to figure out my minimalist journey. Be Well (Dwebb)

[@hintofglosss]

our entertainment apps are very similar -- big big fan of Pinterest, KZbin and Reddit on the iPad. love the clean setup & looking forward to your finance app video as well!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks! Always appreciate the kind words. Let me know if you find anything more entertaining than those 3 apps 😅

[@damianlis6357]

Hello Nicholas, thanks for the content you make - you definetly change people's minds :)! I have one question, if you had to buy a new phone, what would it be based on you frugal rules? I know that before every purchase you do a huge research but what is interesting for you now on the current market?

[@hoverauto2]

This entire video is just one big advertisement.

[@KrizThaRipper]

This makes sense so that you can really focus on task and work. Great video

[@jimmatherly]

What’s the calendar you use on the Lock Screen? I like the one you have. Thanks!

[@Waterfalls131]

I’m happy to see this iPad mini update from you 😊

[@jeffrey_jpeg]

I don't have an iPad, but I do have a subscription to your channel. Great video!

[@NicholasGarofola]

I appreciate that!!

[@matthewmickens]

we need the updated iphone one as well.

[@mommynibeanie]

Agreeeee

[@Acedipesh]

Yess

[@mariozimmermann1518]

I’m really looking forward to.

[@tehmorninstah]

Woah, your hair grew quite a lot since the previous video. Any plans for minimalist & frugal hair routine vids? :D Also congrats on 100k subs! Keep it up!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much! Trying to get on your level 😄

[@chayutkrairassamee2327]

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[@ellen-li]

"And the apps the iPad does not let you delete for whatever reason." I feel you. Relieved that at least on the iPhone we can "hide app from home screen". I hope the same functionality comes to iPadOS soon.

[@NicholasGarofola]

It's way overdue for iPad for sure.

[@mommynibeanie]

Phone setup as well pleaaase

[@hoverauto2]

Wow. So many bots in the comment section.

[@nerdbeast04]

Should I pick up an iPad mini 6 gen now or possibly wait for the next iteration ? Please feel free to let me know. Thank you in advance to anyone who replies 😊.

[@marcelo080388]

Nada ainda?

[@phil.ravelife]

Love your videos, great inspirations/ideas for my Apple products or my life overall. Greetings from Germany! 😊

[@NicholasGarofola]

Hello from the US!

[@phil.ravelife]

@@NicholasGarofola 😍🙌🏻

[@yanikem6655]

Great video Nicholas - thanks and thanks for the wallpapers!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@p_to]

Man the editing on this is incredible (as is the content!) New to video editing (new as in day 0) so curious: What do you use for your video editing? In particular the crisp text pop ups and animations and the nice doodle circle of the elements to focus on. Thanks in advance!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Final Cut Pro for editing, the animations are a combination of pre installed ones that come with Final Cut, some I designed a long time ago and saved as a template, and screen recorded drawings on Procreate!

[@p_to]

@@NicholasGarofola that's awesome!

[@kunichiwax3]

I have the original ipad mini. Thinking about upgrading

[@mikefalls2405]

"I check the Vanguard app less frequently." As you should. Jack Bogle would he proud. Great content! Definitely do a video on how you use those Finance apps.

[@mariozimmermann1518]

How about using widgets on iPhone. Are you still having a blank widgetless homescreen? Thanks for the video. Loving those minimal setups. I always keeping mine clean and neat as well.

[@havefunbesafe]

I erased my O.S. to keep the minimum aesthetic…it’s a blank screen now, a truly visceral experience. Highly recommend it.🙏🏼

[@TerryBenzie]

I don't know who you are or why this video was suggested but you have your iPad set up nearly precisely the same as I do so, of course, I agree with it. Outside of having Reddit installed.

[@DJAYY803]

"The word widget, sucks" 😂

[@Yuzzzz_]

been waiting for this!!

[@DavidDavisDH]

I don't have a iPad, but I just recently bought a Fire tablet for reading. I decided not to buy any more physical books.

[@RAIN-pb6vi]

Congrats for 100k...could you do a similar video for MacBook ?

[@maxsteiner4886]

Hi! Did you remove the wallpapers from your site? Love the one in this vid but don’t see it. Thank you

[@mohamednacer7295]

Congrats on the 100k 🎉

[@alirezarahimi9031]

Hi dear, I like your video about IPad mini 6, send me the link of iPad case.

[@deadpoet566]

Looks like the subscribe button got dropped kick 101000 times

[@gilbertwilcox]

i got the grey one bellroy ipad bag? i have so much in black!!! bit of a change, like my red ipad case

[@zuhairreza]

Would you say it's still worth it today, January 7th, 2024? It's got the A15, isn't it? Would you say it would last a few more years from now?

[@goofy3151]

Yes it will

[@thefocusedladybug]

I'm an android fan, but love your videos. Please do a video on how you organize your notes app.

[@honestnerd]

Hey Nicholas, will you update your gear list on Amazon sometime? I can't see any links to cameras, lenses, and filming gear you use to create these amazing vids. Thanks!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Gonna work on that!

[@GigaChadBigW]

amazing content looking foward to the Vangard video and how to retired plan witout estress

[@JonMendez23]

The editing in your videos is so satisfying.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@m0chaluvr21]

1:20 why would you say analog like that 😭 it's "ana-log" not "anal-log"

[@a_suasn21]

Amazing... I remember when you were like 10k subs only. Congratulations man for 100k

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanking for being here for so long!

[@raselmahmud5517]

cam you make a video about your minimalistic wardrobe//

[@sabrina7232]

Part of the reason I got my iPad mini was bc of your video, no regrets 😊

[@ReneSanchez-m8s]

where did you find the small calander?

[@NicholasGarofola]

It’s actually just the calendar app that comes on the iPad, just added a widget to the Home Screen

[@HilalArpek]

hey nick! I loved your video and I reorganized my ipad thanks to you. I wanted to know how did you do the categorizing thing in the app library. I did not know that we could do that on ipad! 😮

[@NicholasGarofola]

Hi, thanks! If you hold and drag two apps into each other, it’ll create a custom folder that you can rename

[@yyom369]

wait, there's a calculator app for the ipad???

[@Shmyrk]

Whoa dude! Haven’t been by in quite a while. 102k?! Congrats! You’ve earned it!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks so much!!

[@AdityaaChouksey]

Need a tutorial on your small animations and wallpaper.

[@marinagamby]

Watching on an iPad mini 🫶🏻

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks as always Marina!!

[@Aadil_Ahmedd34]

I am confused between mini 6 or air 5 m1

[@lmquan082]

dope

[@aliates7519]

Wallpaper name please it iş purfectt 🚔

[@rjpatnugot]

Congrats on 100K subs! Been a follower when you only had 5K. Continue on your works!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thank you very much!

[@corychecketts]

Stardew Valley is awesome.

[@theartsylife16]

Congrats on 100k! Your first iPad mini video is the reason I traded in my iPad Air for the mini. Have had it for a month and love it!!!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Good choice!

[@seansperte1300]

Another great vid, thanks. Why do you hate COD Mobile?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Mostly because I suck 👍🏻

[@haibiki]

Did I miss it? or did ChatGPT forget Sankon tesou (iron reaver soul stealer)?😂

[@NicholasGarofola]

I just caught that 😂 I also don’t think blades of blood is even his attack 🗡️

[@travishawk9627]

I'm desperately waiting for the next gen ipad mini!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Probably next year!

[@BrainDeadz]

That is very nice

[@reyhanpradantyo]

I've got a PC at home for work and play and I want to convince myself I can sell off my mac and kindle for an ipad mini whenever I travel

[@NicholasGarofola]

Great for travel for sure.

[@razorlens]

Please do a video on finance

[@AmirAriannejad]

great video as always brother 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@kanishkasamanta7645]

They said Calculator is not available on iPad? Then how?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Free on App Store

[@KevinReadOz]

Came for the content, stayed for the bellroy folio, perfect! Purchased using your link.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Awesome thank you Kevin!!

[@warrengaskin3863]

Watched this from my space gray iPad Mini 6

[@NicholasGarofola]

Nice!

[@NarendraMnr]

3 mins of wasted time on a 9 min video?

[@jackson615]

I mean, you clicked the video. As we all did. Take responsibility and move along

[@NarendraMnr]

@@jackson615 Whatever that means

[@coleture]

I thought you had a pc on your setup maybe im remembering wrong

[@NicholasGarofola]

That’s correct! I actually sold it a while back.

[@charityspov]

I was reading the note

[@maaz2505]

Which ipad it is

[@Excogitationn]

Another great video per-usual!

[@maricelp116]

How about the RAM?

[@cyruswhiting8538]

very minimalist! nice

[@saintdonoghue]

Terrific

[@gabewally]

Hey King felicitations on the 100K!

[@NicholasGarofola]

That's you!! 👑

[@user-re1wt9jr7r]

please, your pc setup🙏

[@ARMON-bt1md]

This channel 🙌

[@WanderingWelshGirl]

Widget

[@reviewbar8094]

I love this kind of videos! ^^

[@Brian_Vallejo]

haha! widget really is a dumb word. & congrats on growing your channel! It's well deserved.

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks Brian!

[@helo1tsangel219]

can you make a video of how you cut your hair?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Not cutting my hair so it might be a while!

[@helo1tsangel219]

@@NicholasGarofola Never mind! Take your time!

[@ForeverPopa]

what the name of retro game at 7:25????

[@marcgedeon2434]

Did you watch the video 😂

[@rk_boiii5692]

Congrats on 100k

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@claraamaral2601]

Great video!

[@NicholasGarofola]

Thanks!

[@tidus7081]

Whats the point of an ipad when you're gonna have a notebook anyway lol

[@thetechrealist]

I ain’t buying a $119 bag lol But the rest of the video convinced me to clean up my own set up and create a new minimal wallpaper in procreate.

[@zeitgeist888]

I really like the content and topics you cover. One minor issue is that your attempt at humor with doing X to the like button is awkward and doesn't fit and flow like Mr Ballin's does if you are copying his intro. I appreciate the light hearted commentary but it seems unnatural. Good stuff otherwise in your videos and still a subscriber.

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

It's a consistent thread through his videos. Some of us enjoy it. If you don't just skip a few seconds. :|

[@zeitgeist888]

@@lowwastehighmelanin It doesn't bother me enough to skip ahead the few seconds just an honest critique to hopefully help him improve not a slam.

[@NicholasGarofola]

No offense taken! I have too much fun with it to stop 😅

[@Hiiipowerdanni]

I love your editing style! Can I email you to gather more information on growing my channel?

[@NicholasGarofola]

Yeah sure!

[@Hiiipowerdanni]

@@NicholasGarofola ok I’m going to email you today! Thank you so much