This list covers some of the many ways touse iPads for businessand entertainment.
Replace Your Laptop
The iPad is efficient at fulfilling most basic computing tasks.
Can itreplace your laptop or desktop PC?
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That depends on your personal needs.
Some people use proprietary software that’s not available for the iPad.
For general use, the iPad can complete many of the miscellaneous tasks you perform on laptops or PCs.
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Search for information on the web, check email, and stay productive with tools such as theNotes app.
Add accessories such as a keyboard and mouse to mimic a laptop or desktop setup.
Stay Connected on Social Media
Most social networks have a corresponding iOS or iPadOS app.
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For social media apps like Instagram, the iPad can add to the experience.
Features such asRetina DisplayandTrue Tonetechnology render photographs and other visual content vividly.
Enjoy more room than a smartphone but less bulk compared to a laptop for sharing updates.
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Apple also offers support for some wireless controllers and keyboard and mouse play with certain iPad games.
But it doesn’t stop with video streaming apps.
you’re able to alsowatch TV on an iPad.
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Sync it with iTunes or your PC and gain access to your custom playlists.
Or use the Genius feature to create a custom on-the-fly playlist.
Read a Good Book
The iPad makes a great ebook reader.
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Some of those titles are classics like Sherlock Holmes’s short stories orPride and Prejudice.
Help Out in the Kitchen
The iPad can also do great things in the kitchen.
There are various apps like Epicurious that take the idea of a cookbook to the next level.
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Use It Like a Camera
The newest iPads have smartphone-quality, built-in front-facing and rear cameras.
Use the various shooting and lighting modes to capture crisp photos.
Even older iPads with the 8 MP iSight camera do well in the camera department, delivering fantastic photos.
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There are several ways you canimprove the iPad’s camerato take even better photos.
These adapters support most digital cameras and can import videos as well as photos.
Connect It to Your TV
There are several ways toconnect your iPad to a TV.
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UseApple Airplay mirroringwith your Apple TV or another smart TV to connect wirelessly.
For a wired connection, use Apple’sDigital AV Adapterto connect via HDMI.
Some games fully support video out, maximizing your TV’s graphics while using the iPad as a controller.
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You will need an iPad with a cellular connection or adata-tethered iPad.
A supportive iPad mount will also help.
One thing Siri can do is act as a personal assistant.
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Connect a Keyboard
A tablet’s biggest drawback is the lack of a physical keyboard.
Some keyboard cases can turn your iPad into a rig that looks more like a laptop.
Microsoft Word is available for the iPad for word processing (with a Microsoft 365 account).
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you’re able to also download Apple’s free word processing tool, Pages.
Edit a Spreadsheet
Do it’s crucial that you edit Microsoft Excel spreadsheets?
Microsoft has a version of Excel for the iPad.
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you’re free to also download Apple’s equivalent, Numbers, for free.
Numbers is a capable spreadsheet app.
Keynote is fully capable of both creating and displaying great presentations.
Microsoft PowerPoint is also available if you need more advanced presentation software.
you could get into the print capability in many apps.
Select and download your preferred credit card app and use the companion reader to register payments.
Using the AmpliTube app, iRig can turn your iPad into a multi-effects processor.
Add asheet music reader, and you’ll have an easier way to play your favorite songs.
It’s not uncommon for music workstations to have an iPad companion app.
Record Music
Let’s not forget the iPad’s ability to record music.
Apple Garage Band allows you to record and manipulate multiple tracks.
Activate the feature from System Preferences on your Mac.
you’re free to take it another step and remote control your PC with your iPad.
Make It Kid-Friendly
Are you planning to use the iPad as a family gadget?
Turn oniPad parental controlsand apply restrictions on the throw in of apps, music, and movie downloads.
Gadgets like ION iCade include a gaming cabinet complete with joysticks and buttons.
Scan Documents
It’s easy to turn the iPad into a scanner with a helpful scanner app.
