At some point, I realized that while this is all technically effective (research!), I probably should have done some Actual Make this setting tomorrow. Currently, I unplug the USB-C hub and take my iPad to read at night. It’s weird to bring my “work” computer into relaxation time. My silent iMac was probably jealous.
Photo: Craig Grannell
Day 2: Snapshot decision
I quickly settled down and refreshed between some apps that expanded to full screen and a “window” screen that often mimicked the old iPad Split view. This is less attention and distraction than I tend to tend to on my iMac. Much of this is attributed to the use of smaller monitors – less wasted space. but flexibility Now, it also exists on the iPad when I need it.
The iPad Pro itself became secondary, mainly for face ID (better than the touch ID on my iMac), video calls, references, and Apple Music. At some point, I realized that I’ve recreated the typical laptop internal settings, but, hey, it works. For at least research and writing. Severe testing has not arrived yet.
I do miss the WACOM tablet I used as my main input device, although not the RSI I got in the horrible habit of holding a stylus. Worse, I miss the wider customization of the Mac. Lack of better TouchTool. All my custom keyboard shortcuts are gone. Send the cursor to the beginning/end of the paragraph, just like the Mac-Standard Options + Up/Down arrows. My muscle memory is screaming.
Productivity is further reduced through pages, allowing for open documents and Google’s tragedy iPad apps at a time. Fortunately, Google’s efforts in Safari have improved, although it’s just that I’m craving for web applications, just like you do on your Mac. Tip, Apple.
Day 3: Crash and burn
A day of mixing. iPados beta is getting more and more crashing. The application loses focus. Random blanks are displayed outside until they are re-replyed. The menu bar refuses to appear on the second display all day. And there is no cover mode, so the iPad screen must always be on, glowing in my peripheral vision.
Again, too many apps are still desperately sticking to saving everything in their folders in iCloud Drive. That’s not how I came up with things, nor could it be how you did it. I hope some of these issues will be resolved by September.
