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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - The Home Screen
3:56 - Settings
6:54 - Multitasking
10:06 - File Management
12:55 - Spotlight Search
14:48 - Bonus 1 Lock Focus
16:58 - Bonus 2 Swipe from Corner

[@ProperHonestTech]

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[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@completesalvation1755]

Yes it really is different from the Mac and requires time and effort to learn. I just got the 13” and can really see the difference in the screen and an uptick in performance. I love the 1000 nit and the twin oled is crisp and vibrant.

[@KI4ASK]

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

[@jonl9192]

The value of my ipad just 10X’d 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

[@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!

[@marciafyfe9058]

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

[@StephenEhrlichPhotos]

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

[@mathewcaron1459]

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

[@gregf9160]

Absolutely brilliant time savers! 🤩 Thanks, Tom 🤗

[@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.

[@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!

[@gunterschneider8944]

Great video with easy to follow tips, perfect!

[@BrennanArrold]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing these tips. 😊

[@ariffau]

This video is app-solutely brilliant! 🤩

[@osohista]

what a deviously well-timed video.

[@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 😊

[@prathameshhalade8230]

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

[@euansemple5598]

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

[@gkptech]

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

[@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.

[@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 🙏

[@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

[@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!!!

[@gwyndyr32]

That quick note thing is awesome!

[@gregmatthews6951]

EXTREMELY HELPFUL! Learned so much. Thank you for your videos.

[@ScotTheGr8]

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

[@ritagraham6703]

Fantastic. Thanks!

[@daynamar2782]

WOW…awesome information. Thank you.

[@Rxtzero]

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

[@bishalkarmakar]

Bonus tip 2 is game changer.

[@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!

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

Nice. Another very useful video! Thanks.

[@timchesonis]

Simply outstanding content on your channel.

[@aralcubukcu]

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

[@richardcrossman9276]

Awesome videos bro. Really well thought out and delivered.

[@Keyboardnut99]

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

[@josefkasal5994]

Really good and notticed tutorial. Thank you for this very much!

[@334ru]

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

[@jackwilson2304]

Great video. Thank you.

[@keyboardologist]

great way to use quick notes! had no idea how to use it.

[@claudiabailey5302]

I actually feel that the iPad is the best thing Apple has created. I can leave their phone or MacBook but there isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t use my iPad. I have now updated my iPad Pro after 6 years.

[@desiinc4207]

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

[@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 🇨🇭

[@AdelAlberk]

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

[@veronica0406]

Thank You!

[@Ter9393]

Thanks, Toucan Sam.

[@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!

[@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!

[@MartinSchlender]

Haha great timing for your video and the title is extra nice 😂

[@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!

[@chrishuston4445]

Thanks!

[@78Zijlmanstim]

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

[@PhotographerSteve]

Well said!

[@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

[@rhkennerly]

Brilliant!

[@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!

[@SabcatPrinting]

Thanks, my ipad is pure chaos, great tips.

[@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.

[@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.

[@yassine3595]

Damn you are fast. Good video!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!😊

[@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😕🤔

[@charleswillson1236]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Happy_Snapper]

Wow!

[@completesalvation1755]

Thanks for the initial assessment. Focus on what the Ipad does. I am sooo sick of critical reviews and complaints because it doesn’t do what a Mac does.

[@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.

[@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.

[@stepoen]

WOW!

[@MatematicaRio]

Was I the only one who thought he would use a GoPro camera in an iPad?

[@michaelhartwich3940]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Pengranger]

Fantastic suggestions. I’ve seen so many poor reviews of Paperlike I wouldn’t want to waste my money.

[@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 🤓

[@judyocasio9212]

I have an iPad Pro (5th gen) and I do not see the option to convert an image file in the files app. Is this something that I can upgrade?

[@specialsomeones]

You're like a genius or something. I'm copying this and people will think I'm so smart lol

[@JGNiDK]

Which keyboard is in the background?

[@donyoung333]

Where’s the link to the focus mode video ?

[@strxberry8208]

How do I view streets or any location in ipad Apple Maps?

[@adb9276]

YOU CAN MAKE folders on a Mac to. It’s just not as easy

[@ukcliffjones]

The link to paperlike says they don't ship until June 26. They should have also offered you a discount. Great video, but I'm not going to buy.

[@DanielHarrisCodes]

Any idea why I can’t select high quality on this video? On the iPad YT app it just shows unavailable for that setting. Other peoples videos are fine…

[@spiderkinq]

Great Video. Question, when do you think the previous models will become cheaper now that these new ones are coming out

[@ProperHonestTech]

M2 iPad Pro has been removed from sale, so the only hope of getting one at a discount is by buying old stock from a third party (Amazon etc) or buying certified refurb (which I would absolutely recommend, picked up a couple of phones and an iPad mini from that last year)

[@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"?

[@f1remandg]

I have just discovered your video and think the info is very good, however I can’t believe that there is still no facility that allows you to arrange or duplicate your tablet to phone, especially when it’s still customizable, ie I go on my phone or smaller tablet etc and I should be able to mirror or duplicate lay out etc, I appreciate that some don’t have as much memory but having the feature to do this would be a choice thing and considering the time that the devices have been around and the number of things that can be customized it’s pathetic, like iTunes being different depending on what you are using, it’s alienating

[@yehudadm]

How did You hide the app labels?

[@AvalineSky]

I cant agree with using siri suggestions to decide what apps are on my homescreen. I know what I find most useful much more than siri does.

[@bgoldsm]

Please provide video link to focus video

[@ProperHonestTech]

Link is in the description of the video

[@daleholden]

I love your videos but Siri Suggestions are IMHO crap the AI of Siri. Seriously I made 4 and had duplicates I had AI apps in 4 different widgets. They make no logical sense other than most used but decent AI would group similar apps together. It oppersite to productivity

[@mcbaini]

I think 3 finger pinch gesture is not a thing, you can just 3 finger tab without also awkwardly zooming in to get the pop-up menu :)

[@abulka]

Three finger pinching to copy on a safari page is almost impossible. The page zooms out to thumbnails view.

[@3DesignsCH]

I like Paperlike, but that it has no effect on the display quality isn’t true at all.

[@SaltAndVi]

Your code doesn’t apply any discount at paper like website