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Keyboard shortcuts using Sidecar don't work for me
Hi. According to Apple, "The sidebar puts commonly used Mac controls on the side of your iPad screen. It includes Command, Shift, and other modifier keys, so you can choose essential commands with your finger or Apple Pencil instead of a keyboard." The phrase "instead of a keyboard" makes me...- Undo
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iPad mini What if: iPad mini with Force Touch doubles as Magic Trackpad for Mac?
Sometimes, like right now, I sit at the desk with my iPad mini. I look at the mini, beside my mouse, and lament the Magic Trackpad I cannot currently afford. It gets me thinking, is the iPad mini not the perfect size for a Magic Trackpad? All they'd need to do is give the mini Force Touch (and...- Rradcircless
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- Forum: iPad
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iPad Blown away by "Sidecar"
Hello All, I am still an avid Windows PC user for work and gaming, but I also have a 15" MBA M2 for "mobile" work around the house with the other laptops on docks. I just wanted to say how amazing "Sidecar" is - without any setup whatsoever, my 11" iPad Pro 1st gen acts as a 2nd screen.... I... -
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Luna Display vs. Sidecar: Which one is better for using an iPad as a second screen for a MacBook Pro?
Hi, I need some advice on using my iPad as a second screen for my MacBook Pro. I have two options: Luna Display and Sidecar. Luna Display is a wireless device that connects the iPad to the Mac via Wi-Fi or USB, while Sidecar is a software feature of macOS Catalina and later that works with...- strongPanda
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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iPad Air Cursor stuck on iPad
The thread title is probably not the best. But, let me explain... I use a MBP, and from time to time, and iPad Air, too. During a meeting earlier this week, I was using my MBP, and had the iPad open on my left side (MBP was on the right). I was merely moving the cursor around with the...- ivanwi11iams
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- Forum: iPad
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iPad Pro Using Sidecar ON an external monitor
I have a Macbook Air and I’m wondering if this is possible. If i get an iPad capable of an external display (probably an iPad pro if I wanted 4k60 external display output), would it be possible to use sidecar ON the external display itself (if I would prefer to use the external monitor with my... -
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All iPads universal control and sidecar
universal control (UC) requires moving pointer past the left side of the screen whereas sidecar (SC) requires moving the pointer past the right part of the screen. This is unintuitive when I use both UC and SC interchangeably. Can it be standardized somehow in preferences? -
Sidecar Issues and Bugs, is that normal? (MBP 14" M1 Pro + iPad 9)
Hello all! I started using Sidecar solution and I noticed lots of bugs, hence I decided to open this thread to see your opinions and possible workarounds. I am using a MBP 14" 2021 M1 Pro, and this week I also purchased an iPad 9. There is already an external monitor connected to my MBP via a...- GoztepeEge
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- Forum: iOS 15
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iPad Everything you wanted to know about using Sidecar on iPad
Good evening everyone!, I hope you are staying safe and well. I have created a YouTube video and transcript about how you can use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac using Sidecar. Admittedly, I'm feeling a little discouraged with the video and debating whether I'll be continuing my... -
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iPad SideCar Freezing Temporarily Fix
So with iPadOS 15.2 and macOS Monterey 12.1, the SideCar freezes after a few moments, either through wired (i.e., airplane mode on iPad to force a wired connection) or wireless connection (no matter the Wi-Fi bandwidth). A user on Reddit has pointed out and based on my own experience with their... -
Sidecar activation from iPad?
Hi, I was wondering whether there’s any way to initiate a sidecar session from my iPad; i.e. not have to sit at my Mac every time. Happy new year! -
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iPad mini iPad Mini 6 as sidecar
Anyone using iPad Mini regularly as sidecar? How do you find it? Weighing between the Air and Mini. Love portability of Mini and I think I will use it more than Air due to its size. Plan to use the mini/air for sidecar and my workload is coding / productivity work. I have 27" 4k monitor... -
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Sidecar and Monterey requiring WiFi?
In the past, I connected my iPad directly to the MBP using a USB-C cable, with the WiFi turned off on the iPad, in order to force it to use the USB-C. However, now, it complains, even though the iPad and MBP are connected by USB-C, that: "Sidecar can’t connect wirelessly because your iPad’s...- andrewj
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- Forum: macOS Monterey (12)
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Who is using Adobe CC on a new 14" with iPad Pro as second screen via Sidecar?
Can you extend PS or LR application across to the iPad so palettes and tools are on the iPad? Can the 11" iPP (or iPad Air) work well in portrait for this, or is the 13" iPP a better combination in either landscape or portrait? Even if you have a larger MBP, what are your experiences using an...- darngooddesign
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- Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
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Sidecar Issues on Monterey
After having updated to version 12.0.1 last week, my Sidecar is almost completely useless. Over the last few days, it works for a max of a couple of minutes before just freezing up. Anyone else having similar issues with Sidecar on Monterey or even better, found luck on the beta channel with...- ZircoBen
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- Forum: macOS Monterey (12)
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iPad Air Mysterious “Sidecar” iPad shown in battery usage settings
Hey everyone, I noticed while trying to look at my battery usage in the Settings app, and I noticed this “Sidecar” background activity draining my battery, even though I’m not even using Sidecar on my iPad. This is currently happening for me on the latest iPadOS 15 Beta, but it was also...- _AppleUser
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How to get the Menu Bar icon to do something in when iPad is being used as Sidecar
When the iPad is being used as a sidecar, there is an icon in the top left corner that is suppose to do something with the menu bar. I've tried "Displays have separate Spaces" on and off and I've tried Photoshop full screen mode in various different ways and I can't get the icon to do anything... -
Is Sidecar already available at login? (using Mac mini with iPad as only display)
Hi all, I've read a blog post on Luna's website. They state: "Luna Display requires a user to be logged in to run the Mac app. If you use FileVault, you may still need an external monitor to unlock your drive whenever you reboot. Having FileVault enabled can conflict with automatic login." So... -
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iPad Pro iPad Pro as a monitor for Macbook
Hi, I've been using my 11" iPad Pro as a desktop screen for my Macbook, with Sidecar, and with the usb-c cable (mirrored display). It works very well. I'm considering buying an arm mount so I can position it in line with my eyesight, above the Macbook. I have two questions though: It's not... -
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MacBook Pro M1 issues (side-car, external monitors ...)
I've picked up new MBP M1 as a second MBP. I still rely on my MBP 16 for the work, but I wanted to try to set up all tools I need for work and test it to see how troublesome this transition will be. As a bit of context, I use lots of developer tools (coding, compilers, latex...). There are few...- switch9
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- Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
