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The 2019 iPad Mini is still great

I’ve been doing a lot of reading, learning and job hunting and I’ve rediscovered how great the latest iPad Mini is. I’m on the phone or making notes on my CV and I’m finding that moving back to the Mini has been a great experience. For quickly looking at a job specification or making someContinue reading “The 2019 iPad Mini is still great”

2020 iPad Pro, four months later

I picked up the 2020 iPad Pro (11″, 256GB) back in June and thought I’d write up an update with how I’m getting on with it. As my main computer it’s been great, I’ve got both the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard and I now have the ultimate setup in terms of flexibility. If IContinue reading “2020 iPad Pro, four months later”

What’s up with iPadOS 14?

I’m continuing to have issues with iPadOS 14, two of which I wanted to go through here and has me asking – does Apple test their own software on every device they ship? I’ve restored my devices multiple times and for me these two keep coming back, it seems specific to the 11″ iPad Pro.Continue reading “What’s up with iPadOS 14?”

Is the iPad getting smaller app icons?

Is this an iPadOS 14 bug or a sign of things to come? Check out the Formula 1 icon, it’s a nice size and more importantly smaller than the usual app icon size on iPadOS. I’m thinking one of two things This is a beta bug (most likely) and it’ll be corrected in the nextContinue reading “Is the iPad getting smaller app icons?”

How to create cool iPad Wallpapers (video)

I’ve kicked off doing some video again, something to help me learn some new ways to use my iPad and video editing. Here’s the first video in a while. Link

My iPad writing workflow (2020)

I’ve been blogging on and off since 2008 and over the years now I think back on it my workflow hasn’t really changed that much. I’ve tried lots of different workflows and apps but like back in the day where I would write using Safari and WordPress today I am doing the same but viaContinue reading “My iPad writing workflow (2020)”

Moshi iVisor for iPad Pro review

I’ve not been a fan of screen protectors but after seeing a few people with matte finishes on their iPads I wanted to jump in with my 11″. I picked up the iVisor and I have to say after a week in I’m impressed. As you can see it’s a matte finish and installed bubbleContinue reading “Moshi iVisor for iPad Pro review”

Magic Keyboard for the 11” iPad Pro – First impressions

I like to quickly write down my thoughts as I use a product rather than write up a big review so here are my first impressions of the Apple Magic Keyboard for the 11″ iPad Pro. I’ve had the 2020 iPad for a couple of weeks and enjoying it but it didn’t feel complete asContinue reading “Magic Keyboard for the 11” iPad Pro – First impressions”

Tips for using an iPad Pro with a mouse and keyboard

First off here’s my setup so you know what I’m relating this post to 2020 11″ iPad Pro Bluetooth vertical mouse (with scroll wheel, left and right mouse buttons) Apple keyboard (taken from an iMac) Since getting my new iPad with USB-C I’ve been plugged into a USB hub with attached mouse and keyboard wayContinue reading “Tips for using an iPad Pro with a mouse and keyboard”

IPadOS 14 wish list

We are less than a week away from WWDC’20 and after moving back to the iPad full time I thought I’d have a think about what I’d like to see in the next version of iPadOS. Keyboard enhancements Ability to remove the typing suggestion bar at the bottom when a keyboard is attached. Multi-user supportContinue reading “IPadOS 14 wish list”