5 Ways I Use My iPad at My Desk

It’s all about improving productivity!

Dom Kwolczak
5 min readSep 15, 2024

Lately, I’ve been noticing several posts online about people abandoning their iPads and Android tablets, claiming that they just don’t use them enough.

This baffles me, as I can’t imagine not having my iPad by my side. My iPad has become an essential part of my everyday life, particularly for my workflow, that ditching it seems unthinkable.

But, how do I use it at my desk?

In this article, I’ll share five ways I use my iPad at my desk, and how each way helps me stay more productive, organised and creative.

So without any further ado, here are five ways I use my iPad at my desk…

1. An Additional monitor

I currently have a dual screen setup with my MacBook Air. I was able to achieve this with the help of the BenQ beCreatus DP1310 hybrid docking station.

Still, there are times when two screens just don’t cut it. It turns out that my iPad Pro makes a perfect third monitor. When needed, I can wirelessly extend my MacBook display with my iPad Pro, and it works incredibly well.

I agree that for many people, two monitors are more than enough, but sometimes when I’m working on projects that require more room, it…

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Dom Kwolczak
Dom Kwolczak

Written by Dom Kwolczak

I'm Dom, a tech and productivity enthusiast living in the UK. I share stories about my experience with tech, reviews, tips and more. www.beacons.ai/techwithdom

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