Using iPad for Organizing Life

I’m thinking of getting iPad to replace my paper planner and notepad. Also we just started using Basecamp at work. Those that have made the jump,

can you share hacks, tools,

pros and cons you have run into?

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Feb 23, 2024 10:52 AM

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