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.

  • tobogganablaze@lemmus.org
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    4 months 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.