And even if they’re not as big as your desktop monitor, Apple’s tablets are a lot easier to pack, so you can seamlessly take your work wherever you go. This means you don’t need a cable to connect your devices, though plugging your tablet into a power outlet might be a good idea if you’re planning on using it for a long time. This will effectively turn your tablet into an extension of your Mac’s screen, meaning you can just drag your windows on your computer over to your iPad.
Among the free ones, our favorite is Splashtop Wired XDisplay, but as you’d imagine, setting things up is not as simple as on a Mac computer. You can also configure your iPad’s screen resolution from Windows’ Display settings—you’ll find a shortcut in the Splashtop Wired XDisplay app.
Connect iPad to a display with a cable
To use Stage Manager, place your iPad in landscape orientation, connect it to an external display, open Control Center, then tap . For more information, see Move, resize, and organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad.
How to Use an iPad as a Second Monitor for a Windows PC with Duet Display
The base tier called Duet Air adds wireless support as well as a remote desktop client for controlling your PC on the road. I launched Adobe Fresco for some drawing and painting and moused over the application window by clicking and dragging the app. And, pressure sensitivity worked right away between the Apple Pencil, Windows Ink, and Adobe Fresco.
Remote Desktop, Second Display, Drawing Tablet, and More
Full gesture support, customizable shortcuts, Touch Bar, tons of resolution options, and very little battery power. If you are hesitant about this app, because you think that you’re getting along fine without it, it will make a huge difference. Then I use my iPad as second monitor for Outlook, Lync and other chat while I use the laptop big screen for remote desktop to my workstation at the main office.
Turn your Mac or iPad into a second display
Luna fully integrates with Astropad Studio — our award-winning drawing software that turns the iPad into a professional graphics tablet for Mac.
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