iPad as my main computer

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There are a lot of articles out there stating why an iPad should be your only computer and how to make it your only computer. If you are interested in reading about that just google search it. I could go into all the details on why I think you could make it your only computer but they is not always the case.

The reason it will work as my only computer is because it serves all my needs for my writing and future writing. However, it doesn’t serve as my only computer at this time. My day job requires me to have a computer and the iPad just doesn’t work for that.

As a writer it works great for everything I need so far. I use the Ulysses app for all my writing. I have Procreate for all my design needs. I have a RSS reader for all the blogs I want to keep track of, for story ideas and to become a better writer. I have Lumia Fusion for all the video editing I want to do. I also have a iPhone XS, plan on getting the 12, and a Nikon D750 DSLR.

With these tools, I have everything I need to create content and to share it. I do have other apps, for scheduling my business week, selling my book. With iPadOS I have a real browser allowing me to manage my websites. Now that you can use a mouse on the iPad, this allows me to use Safari in ways I could on a computer. Allowing me to create content for Instagram, Facebook and other social media sites.

I wrote this blog using the Ulysses app on the iPad and I am using the iPad keyboard and a Bluetooth mouse. I might upgrade to the newest keyboard because of the trackpad built in. I like to minimize the things that I care with me.

So why am I talking about all this? If you are a writer, make content that doesn't require a lot of high end gear or you want to start somewhere. The iPad might be a good option versus a computer. I am not saying it will replace a computer for things I need to do later on but for right now I am finally using the iPad I spent money on for more than just a few things.

I have found that the iPad is a great, light weight tool to carry if you can find a way to fit it into your workflow. If you are a writer and you are looking to replace your computer you may think about getting an iPad instead. If you would like to know more about my workflow so far and how I use the iPad as my main writing tool, please let me know.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed this. I look forward to hearing from you.