Boost Your Productivity: Learn How to Turn Your iPad into a Powerful Workstation

Do you have an iPad and want to boost your productivity and streamline your workflow? One effective way is by using a second monitor. With an additional screen, you can effortlessly view multiple windows in full size simultaneously, making multitasking a breeze. In this blog, we'll explore easy ways to turn your iPad into a versatile and robust workstation.

How to Turn you iPad into a Desktop

With the HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Media Hub, you can turn your iPad into a powerful workstation with just a few simple steps:

1. First, make sure your iPad is the latest generation with an M1/M2 processor and running iOS16.

2. Enable Stage Manager in the Settings application by going to Home Screen/Multitasking > Stage Manager.

3. Once you've enabled Stage Manager, you can connect the HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Media Hub to your iPad. This media hub supports an extended display or mirrored mode via the HDMI port.

4. To adjust your display settings, simply go to Displays and Brightness in the Settings application on your iPad.

Not only does the HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Media Hub support a 4K extended display, but it also has several other features to turn your iPad into a fully-functional work station. It includes a USB-C port for charging your iPad while you work, as well as USB-A and SD/microSD card readers for transferring files between devices. It also features media shortcut keys, allowing you to seamlessly play, pause, fast-forward or rewind movies, songs, or podcasts, all without interrupting your workflow.

With the HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Media Hub, you can take your iPad productivity to the next level. Say goodbye to the limitations of a small screen and hello to a more efficient and comfortable work experience.

How to Use an iPad as an Extended Display

Transform your iPad into a second display for your Mac with Sidecar. Utilizing Sidecar, you can use your iPad in landscape orientation to extend your desktop or mirror the display on your Mac. With this feature, you can have different apps or windows displayed on your iPad, or show the same ones as your Mac.

It's important to note that Sidecar is a Continuity feature, which requires Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to be enabled on both devices and for the devices to meet system requirements.

Setting up Sidecar is easy, and you don't need a cable to connect your iPad to your Mac. Simply ensure that you are signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices and follow these steps:

1. On your Mac, select Apple menu > System Preferences, and click Displays in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)

2. Click the Add Display drop-down menu on the right side (below your Mac's name) and select your iPad.

3. Alternatively, use Control Center to set up Sidecar. Click Control Center in the menu bar, select Screen Mirroring, and choose your iPad.

Once you've set up Sidecar, the Screen Mirroring menu will appear in the menu bar, and you can easily switch between using your iPad as a mirrored or separate display. You can also show or hide the sidebar or Touch Bar on your iPad. Enjoy the convenience and versatility of using your iPad as a second display for your Mac.

Where to start?

If you’ve decided that it’s time to turn your iPad into a powerful workstation, you can get started in the Hyper Shop.