- Accept credit cards
- Act as a personal assistant
- Best ipad for students
- Ipad air (2020): best for future-proof features
- Ipad pro 11in (2021): the best high-power option
- Can you do everything on an ipad that you can on a computer? — quora
- Connect a keyboard
- Connect it to your tv
- Connect your guitar
- Control your home pc (iteleport)
- Create music
- Create your own custom radio station
- Edit slide layouts
- Further reading
- Help out in the kitchen
- How do you work and ipad? — answers
- Invite more viewers
- Load pictures into it
- Play games
- Print documents
- Read a good book
- Record music
- Replace your gps
- Replace your laptop
- Scan documents
- Stream movies/music from your pc
- The virtual touchpad
- Turn the ipad into an old-fashioned arcade game
- Use as an additional monitor
- Use it like a camera
- Video conferencing
- Write a letter
- Make it kid-friendly
Accept credit cards
One popular business function an iPad can perform is to act as a cash register and accept credit cards. Select and download your preferred credit card app and use the companion reader to register payments.
Act as a personal assistant
Siri, Apple’s voice recognition software, has many great uses that add to the iPad experience. One thing Siri can do is act as a personal assistant. You can use it to schedule appointments and events, set reminders, or use it as a timer.
Best ipad for students
Ipad air (2020): best for future-proof features
We think the iPad Air, with its 10.9in display, modern design, light weight (at 458g or 1.0lb), great cameras and powerful processor — is a good choice for students.
Unfortunately it’s not as cheap as it was. When Apple introduced the 4th gen iPad Air in September 2020 it raised the price by £100 compared to the previous generation, so it now starts at £579/$579 rather than £479/$499 for the 64GB model (although students can get a discount on that price).
Because of the price increase it’s no longer our top choice iPad for students, but if you can afford it then it really is worth the investment.
There are lots of things that the iPad Air has going for it. The new design means there is a bigger screen and slimmer bezels, there are new colour options including metalic green and blue shades. Inside there are even more improvements, including a fast A14 processor.
The camera is now 12MP (like the camera on the iPad Pro) — the other iPads still only offer an 8MP camera. The front facing FaceTime/Selfie camera is also better than that of the standard iPad — 7MP, rather than 1.2MP. If you are likley to be video calling home this will be a real benefit.
There is no Home button, but rather than use Face ID it unlocks with a tap on the Power button thanks to a Touch ID being relocated there.
Another key difference relates to the screen on the iPad Air and the screen on the iPad. The iPad Air offers True Tone and an anti-reflective coating, while the iPad doesn’t. That’s a great feature if you’re likely to be using your iPad in different lighting conditions, such as outside in the sunshine, or in a dingy library.
Another reason why we think the iPad Air is a great choice for someone heading to college or university is the combination of a large screen and thin, light body. The iPad Air weighs 458g compared to the iPad’s 490g. Of course the iPad mini is lighter still at 300.5g.
The iPad Air does have a more expensive sibling, the iPad Pro, which gives you a more powerful machine, but we prefer the Air for a number of reasons. Summed up: the iPad Air offers many of the features of the Pro for less money.
We highly recommend the iPad Air for students.
Ipad pro 11in (2021): the best high-power option
Maybe you have no money concerns (or you’ve just got your hands on your loan and are feeling flush) should you consider the more expensive, and more powerful, iPad Pro?
Sure, if you have the money to spend, the iPad Pro is a great choice. It starts at £749/$749 for the entry-level 11in model, but there’s also a 12.9in model that starts at £999/$999 and goes all the way to £1,999/$1,999 for 2TB storage (if you have particularly generous parents!)
We’ll focus on the 11in iPad Pro, primarily because there’s not a great deal of difference between the two models. It really is just a choice between a 11in and 12.9in display.
We think that, aside from the more powerful processor (M1 rather than A14), better cameras (12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide cameras vs 7MP, and 12Mp TrueDepth front camera vs 7MP).
The iPad Pro models and the iPad Air models are all compatible with the second-gen Apple Pencil, which can be magnetically attached to the side of your iPad, where it charges wirelessly.
Features like Face ID and the advanced features of the camera might appeal to you, but probably it will be a choice based on the size of the iPad — and the Pro gives you an option of bigger and biggest.
Read all the details in our review of the iPad Pro 2020
Can you do everything on an ipad that you can on a computer? — quora
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Connect a keyboard
A tablet’s biggest drawback is the lack of a physical keyboard. The on-screen keyboard isn’t bad, and you can adjust iPad keyboard settings, but few people type as fast on a touchscreen as they can on a real keyboard.
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There are several options for connecting a physical keyboard to the iPad, which works with most wireless keyboards. Some keyboard cases can turn your iPad into a device that looks more like a laptop.
Connect it to your tv
There are several ways to connect your iPad to a TV. Use Apple Airplay mirroring with your Apple TV or another smart TV to connect wirelessly. For a wired connection, use Apple’s Digital AV Adapter to connect via HDMI.
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Once connected, you can stream videos to your TV and also play games on the big screen. Some games fully support video out, maximizing your TV’s graphics while using the iPad as a controller.
Connect your guitar
IK Multimedia was an early adopter of the iPad in the music industry, creating the iRig guitar interface that allows guitars to plug into the iPad. Using the AmpliTube app, iRig can turn your iPad into a multi-effects processor. And while it may not be gig-ready, it’s a great way to practice when you don’t have easy access to all of your gear.
Control your home pc (iteleport)
Want to do more than use your iPad as an additional monitor? You can take it another step and remote control your PC with your iPad. Apps like GoToMyPC, iTeleport, and Remote Desktop let you bring up your PC’s desktop and control it through your iPad’s screen.
Create music
With the ability to accept MIDI signals, the music industry has taken the iPad to a new level with some cool apps and accessories. The iPad is now a regular at NAMM, the annual music festival where the music industry showcases the latest gadgets and devices. It’s not uncommon for music workstations to have an iPad companion app.
Hook up a MIDI keyboard and use the tablet for making music or use the iPad keyboard to play the piano.
Create your own custom radio station
The iPad makes a great music player, and it’s as fully functional as the iPhone or iPod. 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.
Stream music or internet radio with iHeartRadio or create your own radio station on Pandora by selecting songs or artists you love. And with an Apple Music subscription, you can stream most songs and listen to curated radio stations in the app.
Edit slide layouts
To quickly make changes to multiple slides in your presentation at once, you can edit slide layouts. You can change the layout of a slide layout and add text, images, and any objects. Changes to slide layouts affect the slides in your presentation that use the same slide layout.
- From the menu bar, choose View > Edit Slide Layouts.
- In the sidebar, select a slide layout that you want to edit.
- Choose what you want to do. You can rearrange content and add text, images, and any objects to the slide.
- When you’re done editing slide layouts, click Done in the lower-right corner.
Further reading
That’s all of our student-related buying advice, but if you’re buying for someone younger, check out our guide to the best iPad for kids.
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. Use these apps to find recipes with certain ingredients or search based on dietary needs, such as gluten-free recipes.
How do you work and ipad? — answers
Too many to list, some I’d recommend are: Angry birds, Tweet
deck, shazam!
Invite more viewers
Before you start playing your presentation using Keynote Live, or while playback is stopped, you can invite new viewers to watch.
Tap
, then tap Keynote Live Settings.If the presentation is playing, first pinch anywhere to stop playback.
Tap Invite Viewers, then do one of the following:
Send an invitation to viewers with Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or an internet service: Tap the name of the service, enter the requested information, then send or post the invitation. (To invite anyone near you who’s on the same Wi-Fi network, you can use AirDrop. To use any other service, you must first set up that account in Settings on your device.)
Copy the presentation link and share it in another way: Tap More Options, tap Copy Link, tap where you want the link to appear (such as a social networking site, a blog, or a chat), then tap Paste.
A link to the presentation appears in the body of the email, tweet, or post—be sure not to delete it or modify it.
Tap Done.
When you’re ready to play the presentation, tap 
, then tap Play on Keynote Live.
Load pictures into it
Load your pictures into the iPad using Apple’s Lightning to USB, Lightning to USB-3 Camera Adapter, or Camera Connection Kit. These adapters support most digital cameras and can import videos as well as photos. You can also use photo editing apps or the iPad’s built-in Photo app to do touch-ups to the images you import.
Play games
While the best-known iPad games like Candy Crush and Temple Run appeal to casual players, the iPad supports titles that would even satisfy a hardcore gamer. The newest iPad packs in as much graphics power as an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, along with the processing power of most laptops, so it delivers a deep gaming experience.
Apple also offers support for some wireless controllers and keyboard and mouse play with certain iPad games.
Print documents
What good does it do to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations if you can’t print them? AirPrint allows the iPad to work wirelessly with a range of printers, including Lexmark, HP, Epson, Canon, and Brother printers. You can access the print capability in many apps.
Read a good book
The iPad makes a great ebook reader. In addition to buying books in Apple’s Books app, you can access your Barnes & Noble’s books with the NOOK app or your Kindle titles via the iPad Kindle app. Sync content to the iPad in the respective app, so you can pick up where you left off no matter which device you use.
One nice bonus: You can find a number of free ebooks from Project Gutenberg, a group dedicated to creating digital versions of books in the public domain. Some of those titles are classics like Sherlock Holmes’s short stories or Pride and Prejudice.
Record music
Let’s not forget the iPad’s ability to record music. Apple Garage Band allows you to record and manipulate multiple tracks. Combined with the ability to hook a mic into the iPad, you can easily use the tablet as a multi-track recorder or as an addition to a practice session.
Replace your gps
If you prefer a more prominent display to follow turn-by-turn directions in your vehicle, use your iPad and Apple Maps to replace the GPS in your car. You will need an iPad with a cellular connection or a data-tethered iPad. A supportive iPad mount will also help.
Replace your laptop
The iPad is efficient at fulfilling most basic computing tasks. Can it replace your laptop or desktop PC? 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. Search for information on the web, check email, and stay productive with tools such as the Notes app. Add accessories such as a keyboard and mouse to mimic a laptop or desktop setup.
Scan documents
It’s easy to turn the iPad into a scanner with a helpful scanner app. Most scanner apps do the heavy lifting for you, including auto-focusing and straightening the document to appear as it would through a traditional scanner.
Stream movies/music from your pc
One great iTunes feature is Home Sharing, which allows you to stream music and movies from your desktop PC or laptop to your other devices, including your iPad. When you enable this feature, you can access your entire music and movie collection without eating up storage or requiring extra storage space.
The virtual touchpad
The iPad’s touchscreen generally does the work of a mouse, but when you need fine control, such as moving the cursor to a particular letter in a word processor, use the iPad’s virtual touchpad.
Turn the ipad into an old-fashioned arcade game
If you miss the days of coin-op arcade games like Asteroids and Pac-Man, consider accessories that turn your iPad into an arcade game. Gadgets like ION iCade include a gaming cabinet complete with joysticks and buttons.
Use as an additional monitor
Apps like AirDisplay and DuetDisplay transform your iPad into a second monitor for your PC or Mac. Macs with macOS Catalina (10.15) and iPad models with the Sidecar feature make using your iPad as a second display simple. Activate the feature from System Preferences on your Mac.
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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.
You can also use iMovie to enhance the videos you take with your iPad and use iCloud to share iPad photos between devices or friends and family.
Video conferencing
Write a letter
Make it kid-friendly
Are you planning to use the iPad as a family device? Turn on iPad parental controls and apply restrictions on the type of apps, music, and movie downloads. You can also remove in-app purchases or the app store entirely and limit access to apps such as Safari.
