Turn Your iPad Into a Second Screen for Your PC

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Do you have an old iPad that you’re not using anymore Or maybe you just want to extend your screen real estate If so, you’re in luck! You can use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac or Windows PC with just a few simple steps.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to set up your iPad as a second screen using Sidecar. Sidecar is a free feature that comes with macOS Catalina and iPadOS 13.4 or later. It allows you to use your iPad as a secondary display for your Mac, giving you more screen space to work with. You can also use Sidecar to mirror your Mac’s display to your iPad, so you can present your work to others or watch videos on a larger screen.

Setting up Sidecar is easy. Just follow the steps below, and you’ll be up and running in no time.

We have provided Below Step By Step Guide On, How To Make Ipad Second Screen?

To turn your iPad into a second screen for your PC, open the Settings app on your iPad, tap Display & Brightness, then tap AirPlay: Select your PC from the list of devices and tap Connect: Your iPad will now mirror your PC’s display.

How to Make iPad Second Screen

Step 1: Connect your iPad to your Mac

To use your iPad as a second screen, you first need to connect it to your Mac. To do this, use a Lightning to USB cable to connect the iPad to the Mac.

Step 2: Open the System Preferences app

Once your iPad is connected to your Mac, open the System Preferences app.

Step 3: Click on Displays

In the System Preferences app, click on the Displays icon.

Step 4: Select Mirror Displays

In the Displays preferences pane, select the Mirror Displays checkbox. This will cause your iPad to mirror the display of your Mac.

Step 5: Adjust the display settings

You can now adjust the display settings to your liking. For example, you can change the resolution of the iPad’s display, or you can change the position of the iPad’s display.

Step 6: Use your iPad as a second screen

Once you have finished adjusting the display settings, you can now use your iPad as a second screen. You can use your iPad to view documents, watch videos, or play games.

Tips

You can also use your iPad as a second screen with Windows PCs. To do this, you will need to install a third-party app.
You can use your iPad as a second screen with other devices, such as Android phones and Chromebooks. To do this, you will need to use a third-party app.
You can also use your iPad as a second screen with a projector. To do this, you will need to connect the iPad to the projector using a Lightning to HDMI adapter.

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Katie Davies

Kate Davies is an senior writer at digitalHow, where she writes about wearables, technology, laptops, tablets, windows, security, televisions, and anything related to smart home technology. Her favorite pastime is riding a bike when she's not writing for a tech blog.