Why Every Mac Owner Should Also Have an iPad

✏️ Try Paperlike today: https://paperlike.com/9to5/2602 Mac vs iPad? Nah — the real magic is when you use them together. In this video, I’m breaking down 10 of my favorite “aha” ecosystem moments that happen when macOS and iPadOS are side by side. Things like Universal Control, Sidecar, universal clipboard, Handoff, dragging files between devices, and even using your iPad + Apple Pencil to annotate screenshots from your Mac in real time. Once you get these dialed in (same Apple ID, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Handoff, and close proximity), it honestly feels like Apple built one system that just happens to live on two screens. Huge shoutout to Paperlike for sponsoring this video — I’ve been using Paperlike since 2018, and Paperlike 3 is easily the best one yet (especially the new butterfly application system). Links are down below + pinned comment. Let me know in the comments: what’s your favorite Apple ecosystem magic moment you use every day? 🐬 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjRM_qQAaOAiLNbOGbYcRA/join Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjRM_qQAaOAiLNbOGbYcRA/join ## Subscribe to our Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3DOW_eX2AwO_whrINOi-TuAdgsSR83i https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-overtime/id1727206360 ## Follow Fernando https://www.twitter.com/nandoprince93 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Mac + iPad are better together 00:56 - Settings to enable first (Apple ID, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Handoff) 02:13 - Universal Control (mouse + keyboard across devices) 03:53 - Sidecar (mirror/extend Mac to iPad) 05:27 - Apple Pencil control inside macOS (via Sidecar) 08:25 - Universal Clipboard (copy/paste between devices) 09:34 - Handoff between apps (Safari, Notes, more) 10:20 - Underrated: Screenshot markup on iPad for Mac screenshots 11:45 - Calls, FaceTime, and Messages across devices 12:02 - Move Mac windows to iPad with the traffic light menu 12:31 - Real workflow examples (Final Cut viewer + research, etc.) 12:48 - Wrap up + why you don’t need “Pro” hardware 13:39 - Comment your favorite magic moment 🐬 #MacBookPro #AppleRumors #iPadPro ## Affiliate disclaimer FTC: We use income-earning affiliate links and participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. For more details, visit: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate