Using an iPad in a Desk Setup - iPadOS 18 GUIDE 2024

[@TD-3269]

This channel has become one of my new favorites! Thanks for the great content! And thanks for the At a Glance Widgy Widget! Love how much better it has made my iPhone experience! Also love how you break everything down in the video description!

[@yippiecalle421]

in my use case I feel like iPad Pro and Mac mini would be my best combo. For my day to day a tablet is all I need. And when ever I need to sit down at a desk to do “desk things” a Mac mini is plenty powerful to accomplish those tasks and avoid all those hassles one goes through to make an iPad desk setup.

[@KYVTrocks]

Yea but if you get a Macbook air and Dock it you got a Laptop if you need one and a Tablet if you need one.

[@dplj4428]

@@KYVTrocks Understood but missing element, touch screen.

[@ParkourBrian]

I’m currently using this setup. Universal control would be amazing if you could set the default location above or below, rather than just sides, but I make it work by just opening display settings every few hours to reconnect it all. Otherwise, it’s a flawless setup as much as Apple allows it to be.

[@garynagle3093]

Great video. I’ve seen most of these, but you always have something I missed. Thank you

[@ThisIsE]

I am glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Ali-ew9gv]

Cool video but such a hassle! Rather just hook up a MacBook

[@ThisIsE]

Not far from the truth

[@kukoj]

Thats the idea what apple wants to put in people’s mind =/

[@Dkro28]

Fully agree. I'm always fascinated by the idea of using my ipad for more actual work, but iPadOS always frustrates me really quickly when I try to do anything more than simple stuff. My MacBook Pro remains the big workhorse.

[@universalask]

Yeah F all that

[@anthonycristi3342]

Great job, great explanations. For me the IPad is perfect for all my needs with work and personal.

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you!

[@itsmiggy000]

Great content! Shame on Apple and Samsung for have so many little annoyances when using this or Dex…

[@ThisIsE]

Agreed

[@Uthur]

I would love to see more of these setups with the Samsung tablets too

[@ThisIsE]

Stay tuned. Waiting for the new Tabs

[@MarkoMarkolovic]

You can turn off auto lock and and turn off lock/unlock in the display and brightness settings which will let you use the iPad Pro in clamshell mode. It's not perfect but it works.

[@ThisIsE]

I know, but it's not worth it and it's not secure

[@IIODINII]

For personal use I recommend belkin thunderbolt 4 pro dock. Its compact and much cheeper than calldigit or anker.

[@ThisIsE]

Much appreciated!

[@lil_nginya]

I love your videos coz Why not?

[@ThisIsE]

This is the way 🫡

[@kneudel11]

Main issue is that iPad OS doesn't support Ultrawide (21:9) Monitors.

[@kitespongan]

Another quality vid! I wonder how an external monitor that’s a touch screen would work with the ipad…✌️

[@status10lm]

Apple notes: After update the heating issue is mostly resolved but there few new issues now. 1. The auto refining of figures is working fine usually but not working properly in pdfs. This is happening due to zooming in in the pdf (as similar is happening with freeform when zoomed in) 2. Blue dots appear and disappear constantly while I write (handwritten) in pdfs.

[@JademmaLive]

Many thanks for all information and tips !

[@KatherineLemay-v5g]

Thank you so much for the helpful video! I’m hoping you can answer a quick question. I’m a therapist and want to use my iPad as my primary work computer. Is it possible, when in remote sessions, could my clients see me on an external caméra while i share my iPad screen? Thank you !

[@chrisd997]

Amazing channel and really cool dude with european humor. I had only 2 subscriptions to Technology Reviewers ( Mobiletech review and Nick ackerman), you easily became my third. Greetings from Germany and Greece

[@ThisIsE]

Oh, thank you so much! 😌

[@chrisd997]

@@ThisIsE you are welcome, easily 1m sub channel.

[@nur_johnny8713]

Why no Dock? Makes it way more easy

[@bryans8656]

Your post gave me a lot of ideas to play around with. Thanks!

[@ThisIsE]

My pleasure

[@colinmaclean7538]

Great video. I''m starting this process and this has been very very helpful. Many thanks from Scotland - Colin

[@ThisIsE]

Thanks Colin! I am glad you found it useful

[@xingaubow]

Please help, my iPad pro 5th gen could not use external monitor (I check type-c cable and monitor, it works for other devices, but my ipad pro)

[@abemassri5929]

What is the stand/mount used in 11:33 - 11:40?

[@jspunk5199]

I was about to comment on the iPad situated on top of the monitor, but you beat me to it..😂 Brilliant.

[@ThisIsE]

Hahah thanks

[@christopherodor2668]

Will this work exactly with my iPad Pro 2020 ?

[@JohnWeland]

I wonder how it works using a MBP and external monitor and an iPad as an extra display. Can you still use the pencil on it? Then when having meetings with team members I could draw out diagrams in the meeting live. that would be neat

[@ThisIsE]

You can use the pencil with Sidecar but only as a cursor

[@cdomenicci]

Im new here , just subscribed cause' why not

[@ThisIsE]

This is the way 🫡

[@DFire1979]

What‘s that for a nice Widget you use?

[@alberto.delisau]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@fmr3016]

Is it possible that the iPad only outputs 60hz on the external monitor? I have not found a setting where this can be changed.

[@Himanshukumar-ht3hy]

Bro i have no pc or computable device All I have ipad monitor keyboard and mouse+adopter So I have questions it will work without cpu or pc

[@bluebeto89]

Im having difficulty to get the monitor to work properly in the extended mode, by some reason it just works on the left side of the display. I have an Acer nitro 180hz FHD ips monitor and M2 ipad pro. Have tried several monitors and all of them have the same outcome. Heeelp pleasee

[@thathoodieguy-wk5sy]

Yo, i have been using this for over a year now, but now all of the sudden my monitor just goes out at random when i plug in a headset or a charging cable and now with the new IOs 18? update nothing works anymore, i am in the exact same display settings as you are but i cant turn of mirroring

[@yoshikigrg8]

James McAvoy, is that you?

[@ThisIsE]

Hahaha

[@imronikk]

too much condition 😂 I believe iPad is iPad we have use it as it is. For the sake of youtube video I would say you have put so much effort into it and I appreciate it. Mac is Mac and iPad whole different experience I think.

[@jairobeltran7480]

Where did you buy your skin of Magic Keyboard iPad?

[@DorothyHarting-c9r]

Lucile Overpass

[@jrdessensr19]

You can open the App Library on the external monitor with a shortcut.

[@ThisIsE]

There is no app library there

[@dplj4428]

12:38 waiting for your report on formatting drives, options, and precautions.

[@brighterprogress]

Keyboard Globe + f = full screen

[@ThisIsE]

Works only on apps that support FS

[@brighterprogress]

@@ThisIsE yes

[@MrWanted000]

Are you planning to release ios18 iPhone setup guide? 😊

[@marcoslotero1997]

Can you please make a video of once on your iPad like you used to like which apps do you have your set up and settings etc. I would really love to see one of the new iPad with iOS 18 if you don’t mind

[@ThisIsE]

I most likely will. Thanks

[@marcoslotero1997]

@@ThisIsE I’m excited can’t wait

[@MrPagerm]

HI. I have an iPad a2013 with 18.1. In settings I don’t see the setting for extended monitor in display & brightness settings. Is my iPad too old? It does work in mirror mode, but like you said that doesn’t seem worth it. Oh. I am using a dock with connection via hdmi

[@ibotheking]

No your ipad is not old, its just that your ipad isnt an ipad pro or ipad air the M - series chip, which only have those extended display features

[@gesa5187]

With my external display (Huawei Mate), the ipad Pro. M4 is only displayed when it is charged! Before that, the display does not recognize any signal from the ipad. Strange. I didn't have this problem with the ipad Pro M1.

[@ReboneMora-we2oo]

I just might get a monitor

[@ThisIsE]

Why not 🙂

[@Cunningcox]

What is the dock that is attached to the monitor stand that appears in 1:08, can't find it in the description

[@abemassri5929]

Did you end up finding out? Same question here.

[@KMunoz956]

Where did you get the magnetic puck for your iPad?

[@ThisIsE]

It's in the description

[@OmarJiménez-y2t]

Great Video! Super useful tips to have an iPad as the main device. What would you recommend to have a dual set up with an IPad and a windows laptop? When I connect my IPad to the Thinkpad dock it doesn’t project the video. Is this because DisplayLink? I see in your video with the CalDigit Dock it works fine.

[@ThisIsE]

You can't have a dual display with the iPad.

[@wallace13400]

What is the iPad case + pencil cover at 4:00

[@zachwarner7164]

E and Rambles slappin the gym

[@ThisIsE]

Always, because biceps are important-er 💪

[@ajrc1987]

Is there anyway to control the apps in the external screen? This is so good because I like using my iPad paired to tv or external monitor when I travel but it seems I need a trackpad or mouse in order to fully open apps in the external screen.

[@3232groundhog]

As of now, you can only use one of the later iPads with M1 chip at minimum to allow the use of Apps on an external monitor. Ways to use this are to (as you suggest) connect to a Bluetooth mouse & keyboard, or to a single device if you have a keyboard with a touchpad (e.g. Logitech K600 (TV)) or to a monitor with a hub that you can connect to with USBc/Thunderbolt. Otherwise, you are limited to replicating your iPad screen. If you can see the bottom bar on your iPad AND on your screen, selecting an app on your screen will open on your screen. Hope that helps somewhat. Also, if you want sound, ideally you will connect to a monitor with built in speakers. Trying to use it with headphones doesn’t appear to work, connected to either your iPad via Bluetooth or jacked into your monitor. I haven’t tried it with a USB-connected soundbar but in any case, it’s YMMV on that score.

[@ajrc1987]

@@3232groundhog Hello, I meant controlling the app in the second screen without a mouse. I just want to send some apps to the external screen and use them in full screen but I can’t manage to do it. Obviously, If I mirror the screen, I get the aspect ratio of the iPad which is not ideal for this purpose.

[@kylomylo2082]

Great video! What mouse would you recommend using for iPad? Because my Corsair mouse works terribly with the iPad, the cursor is laggy and unresponsive. Is there a reason for that?

[@ThisIsE]

Logitech mice work fine tbh.

[@_sam317]

Im using pebble mouse its fine

[@happinessisafulltank]

I’ve always dreamed of the perfect iPad desk setup, but I always find ipadOS severely lacking. I inevitably end up annoyed trying to make it work and just go back to my MacBook

[@СизранцевМаксим]

I wish they have add a high refresh rate support for external displays 😢

[@ThisIsE]

I was going to mention that and forgot 😅

[@СизранцевМаксим]

@@ThisIsE that’s really one thing which I don’t like in iPad stage manager now ; (

[@alukeofalltrades]

This is the first video of yours I've come across, and MAN I love your camera work. Bravo. Amazing information to top it off so I got what I came for too lol.

[@TimMondalo]

I have iPad Pro M4 but the extended display is not showing to me :( I only have a terrible screen mirroring

[@_sam317]

Same here i wonder whats wrong

[@liamwilson847]

What monitor are you using?

[@ThisIsE]

I have many monitors. My main one is the Apple Studio Display. I also use an ASUS Pro Art.

[@liamwilson847]

@@ThisIsE Appreciate the response - I am trying to find a monitor that can handle games for my PS5, and give me a good experience for my MB pro - I have as feeling I will need to purchase a studio display and a separate monitor for gaming to get the best of both worlds. Any advice would be greatly appreciated - keep up the great work - your videos are brilliant!

[@igorchichkin509]

Cool 🎉🎉😊😊awesome 😊

[@ThisIsE]

Thanks 🤗

[@whatido66]

Can you do a samsung tab s9 ultra dex desk setup

[@ThisIsE]

Waiting for s10

[@marianf25]

Great video! But screw Apple, for this price the experience with an external monitor is below any standard. This is really inexcusable! I was having high hopes about this device, but your video showed me it's actually useless. Wasted power and too bad for its other qualities.

[@BritishMillitaryEdits]

Useless *for you*, I have been using Windows for years, and a very technical user, I wanted a MacBook but went for the full iPad m4 setup, and I love it FOR MOBILE COMPUTING, I still use a gaming desktop for well gaming, and more advanced things, but I feel the iPad could easily be a main computer for people who don't game and don't do 3D Modelling in maybe 1 or 2 more years of meaningful software changes, even minimal changes.

[@_sam317]

I dont have the arrangement option. Only mirroring. Im using ipad pro m4😢

[@ThisIsE]

That is weird☺️what about disabling mirroring? That should reveal the option to extend the display to the monitor?

[@BenMilford]

I’m in the same boat.

[@ionsilvan9169]

Stage manager is available for every ipad? Ios 18. Or only ipad pro

[@AlexeiLionheart]

dammit, E, I want that 8bitDo retro keyboard! instant llike.

[@ThisIsE]

It's adorable

[@pratik_tikle]

How can we get the widget with storage and cpu info?

[@ThisIsE]

I'll talk about it in my next video 🙂

[@brucelin5842]

Is iPad Pro m4 worth it?

[@ThisIsE]

It depends where you are coming from. Without knowing you, I'd say the Air is just as capable device.

[@neilbhatt7241]

Hey man it’s a personal decision because if ur talking from a school aspect it’s absolutely worth it as it give you the touch screen and the convenience of a keyboard. But if you’re a pers who’s work involves around allot of softwares wether for school or work then I would suggest the laptop as iPads have limitations. For me I’m pursuing in a business major, so for me the iPad is perfect for me as it can do everything for me. So you gotta figure out ur use for the iPad . HOPE THIS HELPS PLEASE THANK ME :)

[@mariomaiomario]

since I updated to ipadOS 18 the keyboard shortcuts don’t seem to work right, especially when i’m on facetime, am I alone on this?

[@ThisIsE]

You are not alone

[@mariomaiomario]

@@ThisIsE if you’re experiencing this as well maybe talk about it in a video so they’ll notice please.. i reached out to apple support but i doubt my email will have any impact ahahah

[@deepertosleepher]

how can I show you my set I put together watching you?

[@ThisIsE]

Send it via my website, or at least send me a message there and I'll reply 🙂

[@JurkusMartynas]

My Samsung M7 is very dim when connected to my iPad Pro and I can't make it brighter for some reason. Very odd. iPadOS is still not it.

[@ThisIsE]

No idea why tbh. I wish I could help with a tip.

[@KYVTrocks]

I was Hoping to use my Pro as my main device for some time, but Stage Manager is a Bad Joke. Sorry but the Ipad is so strapped down by apple its not even funny for the money. For me it could do anything, but with the software limits its just a very expensive ebook reader and Onenote device.. I Will get a Macbook Instead.

[@ThisIsE]

You'll be better off if you plan on using it in a desk setup.

[@eltonchesterton7028]

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[@TsiRoadkill]

What a terrible experience this must be..

[@itsukisong]

second

[@DrenZabala]

Firsttt!!!

[@KatherineLemay-v5g]

Thank you so much for the helpful video! I’m hoping you can answer a quick question. I’m a therapist and want to use my iPad as my primary work computer. Is it possible, when in remote sessions, could my clients see me on an external caméra while i share my iPad screen? Thank you !