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Using iPad as a second screen without AppleID? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by fantasty@programming.dev to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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So I start a new job where I get a MacBook to work with. I can’t use it privately but I travel a lot. The company gives me a budget for equipment so I wouldn’t have to pay for anything I buy extra, e.g. a second screen or an iPad.

I was thinking of buying an iPad because I could use it as a desktop replacement when traveling and as a second screen as well. However, I also can’t use the same AppleID on my work and private device, so I was wondering if it’s possible and reliable to use the iPad as a second screen, e.g. through connecting it via cable.

I do mainly coding and would just need a second screen for googling stuff and reading documentation. Would be very happy to hear about your experiences.

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[–] tobogganablaze@lemmus.org 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

No, you have to be signed in with the same apple ID on both.

Unless you also need a tablet for other reasons, I'd just buy a portable monitor. Way cheaper and you don't have to deal with Apple's shenanigans.

[–] alexc@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There’s an app called Duet (https://www.duetdisplay.com/) you could try. I’ve used it for a couple of years and it works well.

[–] fantasty@programming.dev 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thanks! Have you tried it with a cable? And how is the display quality? Are there any lags? That’s something I’m a bit worried about

[–] alexc@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Honestly, it works perfectly with a cable and it’s not laggy at all (at least not for writing code, which is what I do for a living). I also use SwitchResX to go beyond the normal resolution my IPad Pro supports. My only complaint is that sometimes it doesn’t connect first time and I have to restart the software on my Mac.

The only downside is the cost, but i am pretty sure there’s a free trial for it.

[–] fantasty@programming.dev 3 points 1 month ago

Thanks a lot! Very good to know, so that would make this actually a great solution and the connectivity issue seems manageable. I see that it’s quite expensive but meh, couldn’t find anything else so far.

[–] theOneTrueSpoon@feddit.uk 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sorry if I'm just being dumb, but if the iPad comes out if your work's budget, wouldn't it be owned by them? So both the MacBook and iPad would be work devices. So you should be able to use the same AppleID on both, no?

[–] fantasty@programming.dev 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think that’s not a dumb question at all. The thing is just that I have a budget and I can order whatever until a certain amount and I’ll get reimbursed, but the stuff will be mine.

[–] theOneTrueSpoon@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

Ah ok, that makes sense. Thank you for clarifying!