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How do i extend my screen?

I was wondering what options i have to extend my screen, like have one screen have something and the other screen have something else show.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Aug 29, 2020 12:43 PM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2020 3:50 PM

iPad Pro is not currently capable of offering an “extended desktop” experience - such as that to which you may be accustomed on other computing platforms. The new Sidecar feature provides limited scope to use iPad as Second screen from Mac - but not the other way around.


Your iPad can drive an external display using AirPlay - or via HDMI (and appropriate adapter where needed) - but neither can re-scale the iPad output to match the native resolution of an attached monitor.


There are some iPad Apps in the App Store that provide some external connectivity options for PC and Mac (such as Duet and Duet Pro). These can be expensive - and have mixed reviews.


Here is a third-party comparison of some of the options - including a detailed look at SideCar.

https://thesweetsetup.com/apps/best-app-for-using-an-ipad-as-an-external-display/


I hope this proves to helpful in guiding you to some of the available solutions.

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Aug 29, 2020 3:50 PM in response to AppleIPad2020User

iPad Pro is not currently capable of offering an “extended desktop” experience - such as that to which you may be accustomed on other computing platforms. The new Sidecar feature provides limited scope to use iPad as Second screen from Mac - but not the other way around.


Your iPad can drive an external display using AirPlay - or via HDMI (and appropriate adapter where needed) - but neither can re-scale the iPad output to match the native resolution of an attached monitor.


There are some iPad Apps in the App Store that provide some external connectivity options for PC and Mac (such as Duet and Duet Pro). These can be expensive - and have mixed reviews.


Here is a third-party comparison of some of the options - including a detailed look at SideCar.

https://thesweetsetup.com/apps/best-app-for-using-an-ipad-as-an-external-display/


I hope this proves to helpful in guiding you to some of the available solutions.

How do i extend my screen?

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