## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=0s) - The [[IPad | iPad]] has the potential to be a productivity powerhouse, but most people are not using it to its full potential, and there are over 30 tips to help get the most out of it [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=0s). - The tips will be demonstrated on an iPad Pro, but they can be applied to any current iPad, including the [[IPad Mini | iPad Mini]], as long as it is running iPad OS 18 or newer [(00:00:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=12s). - The tips range from customizing the iPad layout to advanced [[Apple Pencil]] hacks and various finger gestures that can be used on the device [(00:00:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=32s). ## Customisation [(00:00:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=43s) - Customizing the iPad's home screen can be done by going into jiggle mode, hitting the top left corner, and then editing and customizing to select large or small icons, which allows for larger icons that fill the screen and removes the text under each app [(00:01:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=62s). - The icons and apps can also be customized with different colors, including picking exact colors from the background or any website using the color pick tool, to achieve a consistent look across the display [(00:01:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=75s). - With [[IPad | iPad]] OS 18, apps and widgets can be deliberately placed on the home screen without having to sit next to something else, allowing for a more personalized layout that works around a chosen wallpaper [(00:01:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=94s). - Another customization option is to make the entire iPad display grayscale by heading into settings, accessibility, display and text size, and then selecting color filters and grayscale, which can help with focus and give the display a unique look [(00:01:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=117s). - The control center can be customized by reordering, adding, or removing controls, and making them bigger or smaller, with a wide range of options available, including splitting controls into different sections [(00:02:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=143s). - The new photos app can be customized by scrolling to the bottom, tapping on customize and reorder, and then unticking any unwanted sections, allowing users to simplify the app and only show albums, media types, and shared albums [(00:03:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=182s). - The latest OS also allows for searching for specific features or content, such as pictures of a particular person or place, using [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] intelligence [(00:03:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=207s). ## Drawing/Writing [(00:03:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=222s) - To enhance the [[IPad | iPad]] drawing experience, a essential accessory is the [[Paperlike]] screen protector, which provides a thin layer of resistance between the iPad and [[Apple Pencil]], allowing for more accurate [[Notes (Apple) | notes]] and drawings [(00:03:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=227s). - The Paperlike screen protector is covered in tiny Nano dots that emulate the feeling of writing on paper, providing helpful drag and tactile feedback, and is available for every iPad size and model [(00:04:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=249s). - When using Apple Notes, if handwritten text is too close together, tapping and holding on the text will bring up a yellow line that can be used to space out the text, making it easier to read and edit [(00:05:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=316s). - The [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Pencil can be used to add signatures to documents, and in Apple Notes, signatures can be stored and inserted anywhere they are needed, with options to store different versions and adjust size, placement, and color [(00:05:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=338s). - The Apple Pencil Pro features a squeeze function that can be programmed to perform various actions, such as creating tasks or starting shortcuts, which can be customized in the Apple Pencil menu under settings [(00:06:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=366s). - The Scribble feature allows users to write text in any text field, which will be automatically converted to typed text, making it easy to switch between handwritten notes and other apps [(00:06:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=389s). - The Eraser tool can be set to erase objects with one tap, rather than having to rub them out, by selecting the Eraser tool and hitting the plus icon [(00:06:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=405s). - The [[Apple Pencil]] can be used to clean up images in the Photos app, allowing users to remove objects or people from photos by using the cleanup paint tool [(00:07:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=434s). - Swiping up from the bottom right of the screen allows users to add a quick note, which can be easily accessed later in the [[Notes (Apple) | Notes]] app, providing a convenient way to jot down ideas or reminders [(00:07:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=454s). - Swiping up from the bottom left of the screen allows users to take a screenshot, which can be annotated with text, arrows, or shapes, and the [[IPad | iPad]] will automatically perfect shapes drawn, such as circles, squares, and triangles [(00:07:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=475s). ## Gestures & Keyboard [(00:08:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=502s) - A one finger swipe will always take you back to your home screen, and if you do a one finger swipe and hold, it will let you quickly switch between apps [(00:08:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=513s). - To get your iPad into split screen mode, you can swipe up to get access to your Dock and then drag any of these apps into the space on either side of your window, and you can then resize it however you like [(00:08:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=526s). - Three fingers will let you do a quick copy and paste, and it doesn't actually matter which fingers you use, with a three-finger pinch copying text or an image and a three-finger reverse pinch pasting into whatever app you're in [(00:08:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=538s). - A three-finger swipe left will undo and a three-finger swipe right will redo, allowing you to quickly undo or redo without having to hit one of these buttons [(00:09:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=567s). - A four-finger pinch will get you back to the home screen, and a four-finger swipe will quickly switch between apps without having to load up the app switcher [(00:09:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=582s). - If you select and then tap and hold multiple photos in the photos app, they will gather in a little stack under your finger, allowing you to easily move them to another app or drop them into your files app [(00:10:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=600s). - The hold and drag feature also works in other apps like Safari, allowing you to hold and drag a picture online to copy it over to another app [(00:10:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=618s). - By default, the keyboard on the [[IPad | iPad]] covers the full width of the screen, but you can pull down on some keys to access special characters or push and hold to get variations [(00:10:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=636s). - You can pull to drag the keyboard out to split it, which is handy for a two-handed grip, or pinch it to turn it into a little iPhone-size keyboard that you can move around your screen [(00:11:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=660s). - The split keyboard or iPhone-size keyboard can be easily dragged back together or made big again with a reverse pinch [(00:11:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=675s). ## Productivity Hacks [(00:11:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=691s) - The iPad's continuity feature allows users to control their iPad using a laptop's keyboard and mouse, as long as both devices are signed in with the same [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] ID, by going into settings, General, and airplane continuity, and switching on the cursor and keyboard [(00:11:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=691s). - The reverse of this feature also exists, where the [[IPad | iPad]] can be used to control a [[MacBook]] by screen mirroring, allowing users to control all apps on their MacBook using their iPad, and even use the [[Apple Pencil]] for tasks like scrubbing through a timeline in Final Cut Pro [(00:12:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=734s). - If the iPad is set to extend instead of mirror, it becomes a second display that can be used to drag windows over from the Mac, providing extra screen space, especially when working remotely without access to a larger display [(00:12:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=760s). - The current lineup of iPads comes with a USBC connector, which allows for fast charging and connection to various USB accessories, including enhanced storage, professional microphones, and multiport docks, and can also be used for downstream charging to charge other devices like an [[IPhone | iPhone]] [(00:12:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=772s). - The USBC connector provides a cost-effective way to upgrade the iPad's storage and can be used with any USB device, making it a handy feature for users who need to connect multiple devices to their iPad [(00:13:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk&t=783s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vmEWxsldLk?si=kPIfjkGsuYyMrtsa)