Alex Seifert 1/26/2026

Trying to Use my iPad as a Laptop Replacement

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The author documents their attempt to replace a MacBook Pro with an iPad Air as a mobile workstation, focusing on a budget keyboard alternative to Apple's Magic Keyboard. It covers the hardware setup, pros and cons of the accessory for writing and productivity on the go, and initial impressions of the iPad's suitability for development-related tasks outside the home.

Trying to Use my iPad as a Laptop Replacement

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