IPads are used by their owners in different ways - some use the device solely for entertainment purposes, while others prefer to work directly from the iPad. Both categories of users will be able to find something useful for themselves in our today's guide, because we are going to connect the iPad to the Mac as a second monitor, and this can be used both for leisure activities and for optimizing the workspace.

Connecting the iPad to the Mac as a second display will be the responsibility of the Duet Display app, developed by former Apple employee Raoul Dewan. While working at Apple, Dewan began to notice that the iPad often remains outside his desktop, and all the necessary tasks are performed on the Mac. It was then that he came up with the idea to include a tablet in the workflow, in order to facilitate some routine operations.

Devan started to implement his idea after leaving Apple. The developer's Duet Display app was an instant hit, despite its hefty price tag. Why is it so remarkable?

The thing is that the iPad is connected to the Mac via a cable, due to which zero latency is achieved when working with the specified computer windows. Similar products use a Wi-Fi connection, in which small delays and slowdowns are inevitable. In addition, Duet Display features flexible settings available for experienced users and automatic settings that come to the aid of beginners.

On the second screen of your Mac, that is, iPad, you can display anything you want. It could be an email application, important work memos, a news feed, or your favorite TV show. The best part is that Duet Display will not only show the specified windows or the whole desktop, but will also allow you to fully work with their contents.

Apple shows us at every opportunity how well the Mac works in conjunction with the iPhone, but their interaction is limited only to syncing via iCloud or AirDrop. Fortunately, there are applications that can expand the range of tasks that a computer can perform with an iPhone. These tasks include the ability to share the contents of the clipboard, enter passwords, conveniently transfer files, and much more. Today we have prepared a selection of the best programs in our category.

Notifyr - Send Push Notifications from iOS Devices to Mac (Review)

It often happens that the phone is lying in another room or lying around in a bag, and you don't want to go after it at all, but you still need to view the notifications coming to it. What to do in this case? Download the utility! You simply download the dedicated app on Mac and iPhone, pair with Bluetooth and immediately start receiving push notifications from iPhone straight to Mac. Don't worry about battery power, because the exchange takes place via Bluetooth low energy.

Command-C - Transfer Clipboard Contents Between Devices (Browse)

There are many programs out there that can help you share clipboard content, transfer images and links, but Command-C is our favorite. It is enough to install special applications on your smartphone and computer and you can instantly start sending the clipboard between them. A notable feature of Command-C is that you will be able to create special links and bookmarks to your clipboard, which will allow you to paste it into various applications.

Knock - Unlock Mac with iPhone (Review)

Closer interaction between Apple's desktop and mobile operating systems, which is provided in the latest generations of iOS and macOS, is certainly one of the most important innovations for users of several Apple devices. We will devote this material to setting up the Instant Hotspot function or "smart" access point, which allows you to distribute the Internet from the iPhone in one click.

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This function allows you to use the cellular data transfer iPhone to iPad or Mac (in our case, Mac), using the smartphone as a Wi-Fi router. Of course, this functionality was available to users before, but Instant Hotspot does not require prior activation of Modem Mode on the iPhone - it is enough for both devices to be connected to the same iCloud account.

In addition, the developers taught the system to terminate the connection in case of termination of work with the Internet or the computer finds another familiar Wi-Fi network. This helps to significantly save traffic and smartphone battery power.

How to enable smart tethering (Instant Hotspot) on iPhone

1 ... First you need to make sure your Mac supports Instant Hotspot. To do this, go to the menu  -> About this Mac —> System report and in the section " Hardware»Choose Bluetooth... There are lines “ Bluetooth Low Power" and " Instant Hotspot"- opposite them should be marked" Yes«;

2 ... Activate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on Mac or iPad, which will distribute the Internet from the iPhone;

3 ... To turn on the usual Modem Mode, you just need to turn on the corresponding item along the way Settings -> Modem mode but to include Smart modem mode one condition is required: devices (iPhone and iPad or Mac) must be connected to one in iCloud. That is, along the way Settings -> iCloud an identical account must be set up on the iPhone and on the device to which the Internet will be distributed.

Moreover, when using Smart modem mode the item itself Modem mode on iPhone, you can choose not to activate. iPad or Mac will still see the smart dot in the list of available networks. It looks like this:

Here you can also see the smartphone charge level, connection type (LTE, 3G, 2G) and signal strength.

Many users have complained that Hotspot mode disappears after iOS update. In this case, you need to go to Settings —> cellular —> Cellular data network and register the APN settings in the appropriate section (data can be obtained from your operator). The solution to this problem is described in detail;

If there is no connection, try restarting your devices, checking the Bluetooth connection, logging out and logging into iCloud again.

From now on, for activation Modem mode you just need to select the iPhone in the Wi-Fi settings on your Mac or iPad.

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There are many reasons why you might want to connect your laptop, computer, or phone to your TV. The large screen easily turns into an external monitor, on which you can broadcast any content or workspace from your device.

Connecting your MacBook or iPhone to your TV is easier than you think. In fact, a couple of minutes and you can work.

Choosing the right cable to connect your MacBook to your TV

The first thing to do is to see what ports we will be dealing with.

As far as the TV is concerned, HDMI has been standard on all TVs for the past seven or eight years, so one end of the cable has been identified. Now let's take a look at ports on a Mac.

2017 MacBook Pro 15: 2 x Thunderbolt 3.

2015 MacBook Pro Retina 15: 2 x Thunderbolt 2, USB-A.

2015 MacBook Pro Retina 15: HDMI and USB-A.

2017 iMac 21.5: 4 x USB-A, 2 x Thunderbolt 3.

Not all Mac models are shown as examples. But on them we will see almost all the ports we deal with. That is, the cable or adapter must have one of the following as the second port:

• Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C);

• Thunderbolt 2, Thunderbolt;

• HDMI.

HDMI port: You can connect HDMI devices directly.

If your device has a port of this system, then you need a standard HDMI cable for the Mac connection to work.

Newer MacBook or MacBook Pro models don't have an HDMI port, they have either a Thunderbolt 2 port, a USB 3 port, or Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C).

If you're dealing with a Thunderbolt 3 port, you'll need a USB-C to HDMI adapter. These are available from Apple and third parties, but for best performance, we recommend sticking with Apple.

USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port: You can connect HDMI devices using an adapter such as.

On the 2013 MacBook Pro Retina Display, there is a DisplayPort connection that requires a Mini DisplayPort adapter. You will need a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter as well as an HDMI cable. Apple offers HDMI / HDMI cables, but they don't make Mini DisplayPort / HDMI cables. However, in our catalog you can find different adapters and cables.

Mini DisplayPort: You can connect HDMI devices using an adapter or.

By sending the signal from your Mac to the TV's HDMI port, your computer should immediately recognize the TV and automatically extend the desktop. With setup, you can use your TV as an external display and do most of the necessary steps. However, to stream movies or games, you will need to install mirroring.

1. Go to System Preferences> Displays.
2. Click Turn On Video Replay.

Please note that the "Enable Video Replay" function can work both for a full copy of the Retina monitor, and for copying with the adaptation of the screen aspect ratio to the TV.

How to connect iPhone to TV?

For this it can be paired with an HDMI cable.

If you have this original cable, then you can enjoy faster and better connection of your iPhone to your TV.

Using an adapter:

1. Connect the HDMI cable to the corresponding ports of the adapter and TV;
2. Connect the adapter to the Lightning port on your iPhone.

Turn on your TV and make sure it is set to display the video input from the HDMI connector. After that, a picture from the iPhone will appear on the TV screen.

How to connect your iPhone or laptop and Mac computers to your Apple TV

If you have an Apple TV, then you can connect your Mac or iPhone without using a cable. All you have to do is use the AirPlay function.

And so, in order to connect a phone or laptop to a TV, you will need properly selected accessories such as cables and adapters. For Apple TV, no additional accessories are required. These are the most reliable connection methods that make this task easy. HDMI guarantees high-quality signal transmission, both audio and images, and display settings can be configured in a few clicks.

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All users know how to connect their apple device to a computer. It's easier than ever to connect two devices with the necessary cable, but there are still certain subtleties in this process. In addition, modern methods allow the use of a wireless connection. Read on for all the ways to connect your iPhone to your Mac or Windows computer.

There are two ways to connect your iPhone to your computer - either with a cable or wirelessly. Initially, there was only the first method, but with the release of iOS 5.0 and iTunes 10.5, users can use Wi-Fi.

Connecting iPhone to Computer Using a USB Cable

Over the past few years, Apple has released quite a few mobile devices. Some of them are equipped with a 30-pin connector (Phone 2G-4s, iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPod Touch up to 4G), and some have a new - connector. New interface is installed in iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6 and 6 Plus, iPad 4th and 5th (iPad Air) generations, iPad Mini, iPad Mini with Retina display, iPod Touch 5G and 7th generation iPod Nano ...

By connecting a smartphone or tablet to a computer using a cable, the user can:

1. Restore and update the firmware.

3 Upload or download content.
4 Install games and applications.
5 Synchronize contacts, notes and calendar events.

The cable connection has several advantages:

1. Maximum data transfer rate.
2. Charge your mobile device.
3. Ability to use file managers.
4. Easy to connect.

There are few downsides to connecting with a cable, but they are:

1. The device is "tied" to the computer.
2. The presence of the cable itself is required.
3. On laptops with fewer USB ports, taking one of them can be a problem.

To connect and sync iPhone with a computer via a cable, you must:

1. Connect the cable to your mobile device.
2. Connect the USB cable to one of the USB ports on your computer.
3. Launch iTunes.

- In the case of a Windows computer, the connected machine is recognized as an external storage device.
- For most actions with the device, you will need a file manager or iTunes. Without them, you can only download photos from the Camera Roll to your computer.

Connecting iPhone to Computer via Wi-Fi

Wireless connection to a computer allows the user to:

1. Sync iPhone with iTunes.
2. Create backup copies of personal data.
3. Download content to the smartphone memory via iTunes.
4. Install games and applications.

Benefits of a wireless connection:

1. The device is not tied to a computer.
2. USB ports are not occupied.

Disadvantages of a wireless connection:

1. Relatively low data transfer rate.
2. Increased power consumption.
3. There is no way to restore or update the firmware.
4. There is no way to restore personal data from a backup.

There are two main ways to connect a smartphone to a computer via Wi-Fi. This is the use of a router or Wi-Fi module of the computer itself. The first option is much simpler, since it does not require preliminary configuration. You just need to connect to the existing network.

We will talk in more detail about creating a Wi-Fi network using the wireless module of the computer itself.

Networking on Mac

1. Go to System Preferences - Network.

2. Select Wi-Fi.
3. Click on the Network name line and select Create network.

4. Set the name of the network.

5. In the Security item, specify the required type of encryption.
6. Click the Create button.

After that, the network will be created, you can proceed to connecting your mobile device to it. For this you need:

3. Go to Select network.
4. Select the network that you created on the Mac.
5. If a password has been set, enter it.

If you did everything correctly, then the device will connect to the existing network. You can launch iTunes, and your smartphone or tablet will appear in the list of connected devices. You can get to work.

Wirelessly connect iPhone to Windows computer

This process can be quite complicated for ordinary users, as it has a number of features. Keep in mind the existing limitations. First, mobile devices do not connect to a WPA2 encrypted network. Also, if the WMM multimedia support function is disabled, then the connection via the 802.11n standard is impossible.

To connect, you need: (for example, a computer based on Windows 7):

1. Go to Control Panel - Network and Sharing Center.

2. Open Change adapter parameters.

3. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon.
4. In the menu that appears, select Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4) from the Selected components are used by this connection.

6. Click Properties.
7. Activate the Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS server addresses items.
8. Fill in the fields according to the template:

IP address: 192.168.хxx.хxx
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: leave blank
Preferred DNS Server: Leave blank
Alternate DNS Server: Leave blank

In place of xxx, parameters 1 through 254 should be used.

9. Check the Confirm parameters at login box.
10. Create a new Computer-to-Computer or Point-to-Point connection in the Network and Sharing Center. This can be done in the Setting up a new connection or network.

11. Fill in the fields on the page Give a name to this network and select the security settings:

Network name - set any network identifier (SSID)
Security type - WEP
Security Key - The passcode that will need to be entered on the iPhone when connected.

Connecting to the network on iPhone

1. On your mobile device go to Settings - Wi-Fi.
2. Activate the wireless module.
3. Connect to the created network.

Comparative capabilities of the two connections