How to use your ipad as a second monitor on any computer.
Apple dual monitor desktop computer.
Understand that not all desktop computers support dual monitors.
Acer s xr342ck 34 inch curved display scores top marks for an ultrawide if you have the necessary desk space.
You can also change your primary display which is where your desktop icons and app windows first appear.
Mac compatibility mac compatibility macbook air retina 13 inch 2020 macbook air retina 13 inch 2018 2019.
Choose apple menu system preferences then click displays.
To do so you need a video cable for each display.
Choose apple menu system preferences then click sidecar.
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After you connect the displays to your mac you can choose whether to use them as an extended desktop or for video mirroring.
These preferences are available only on computers that support sidecar.
A red border appears around the display as it s moved.
Allow apps that support this feature to.
Depending on your computer s graphics card and motherboard you may not be able to run a second monitor at the same time as your first.
Click the arrangement tab.
Again if you re using an apple imac desktop unit you can use dual monitors.
Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of imac.
Show the sidebar on the left or right side of your ipad screen or turn it off.
To change the position of a display drag it to the desired position.
Use multiple displays with your mac.
Show the touch bar on the bottom or top of your ipad screen or turn it off.
You may be able to connect more than one display to your mac.
Apple says lg s ultrafine 5k display is suitable to use with its latest range of laptops.
You might also need an adapter.
Testing conducted by apple in july 2020 using preproduction 3 6ghz 10 core intel core i9 based 27 inch imac systems with 128gb of ram and shipping 3 6ghz 8 core intel core i9 based 27 inch imac systems with 64gb of ram.