![]() ![]() Linking it to a computer-as a dedicated e-mail window, or a Webīrowser, or for information such as weather or stock prices. You can use your iPad as a 'second display' without physically As Scott Stein notes in his review of Air Display: "We're not sure an iPad even needs to be used as second monitor in this That said, ask yourself if you really need to extend your desktop at all. Personally, I think the iPad would make an awesome holding tank for Windows gadgets. Or a stock-market or sports site you like to monitor. Maybe there's a spreadsheet or Word document you frequently refer to throughout the day. So, what can you put inside a smallish second monitor? The possibilities are fairly endless. The latter taps your home Wi-Fi network to extend your Windows desktop to your iPad. The required Windows utility (scroll down to the bottom) is free. MaxiVista is the first such option for Windows users. However, that popular app works only with Macs. If this sounds familiar, you're probably thinking of a similar utility: Air Display. Well, waste no more! MaxiVista turns an iPad into a second monitor. Needless to say, it troubles me to see that beautiful (and expensive) screen just sitting there going to waste. ![]() (No, you can't have it.) Turns out my iPhone is still my go-to device for e-mail, e-books, games, and other day-to-day stuff. MaxiVista extends your Windows desktop onto your iPad in whatever direction and orientation you want.Ĭan I be brutally honest? Much as I like my iPad, I'm just not using it much.
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