With Sidecar, you can use your iPad as a display that extends or mirrors your Mac desktop. Nothing is more helpful when you can work in multiple locations at once! Check out Apple's support page here.
*Note: both devices must be signed into the same Apple ID
Try out universal control between MacBook & iPad
Use your trackpad on your macbook to control your iPad
MacBook requirements: macOS Monterey 12.4 or later
iPad requirements: iPadOS 15.4 or later
*Note: both devices must be signed into the same Apple ID
Use command + space bar and search: universal control and this dialogue box will appear. Ensure that bluetooth is on and it is toggled blue to "allow your pointer and keyboard to move between any nearby Mac or iPad"
quick look
press & hold on file & press space bar to see inside
spotlight search
press command + spacebar to search anywhere on the device!
spotlight conversions
use search to do quick math & conversions
enable DND
with just one click, turn on focus
delete faster
To easily trash a file, just click on it and then hit the “⌘+Delete” keyboard
hot corners
get things quicker via system preferences > desktop & dock
screen mirror
screen mirror to an AppleTV or even your iPad. *note: to turn off select the airplay option again
quick actions
convert an image or combine & export photos to a PDF - right click > quick actions
Started working on your laptop and want to switch to your iPad? Check out how to use Handoff to continue tasks on other devices. Check out Apple's support article here.
*Note: you must be signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices.
The LiDAR scanner on your Apple device not only helps you take sharper pictures but lets you enjoy helpful augmented reality apps and fun games. Learn more here.
Take a screenshot with your Apple Pencil & 10 other tricks!
My favorite? Create a calendar event by a handwritten note.
set an unread number to your email
open gmail in browser > settings > advanced > enable "unread message icon" (at the bottom)
open certain tabs when you open chrome
go to chrome settings (chrome://settings/) > on startup > manage tabs you'd like to open every time you open (ex: gmail, oncampus, drive?)
show bookmarks bar
view > always show bookmarks bar
bookmarks > bookmarks manager > add bookmark
create a folder (and when you right click on folder, you can open all)