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The iPad Productivity System I Wish I Had Years Ago

Brandon Meves

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The iPad is my Swiss Army knife — and in this video, I'm breaking down exactly why it's become my most-used productivity device.

I'll walk you through my top 5 reasons for using an iPad every single day, my full personal setup, the apps I swear by, and the tips and tricks that make it all click. Whether you're thinking about picking one up or you already own one and want to get more out of it, there's something here for you.

The iPad isn't just a tablet. It's a full computer — and once you start using it this way, there's no going back.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:40 iPad Portability
01:54 Battery Life
02:41 Screen & Apple Pencil
04:53 Using for Better Focus
05:36 Power of Apple Silicon
06:11 How I Use the iPad Everyday
08:22 Apps I Use
10:08 My Widget Setup
12:08 Which iPad Should You Buy
13:04 Closing Thoughts

20 Comments

@BrandonMeves Creator 6 months ago Pinned

Ideas… give me your top productivity idea or use case with the iPad!

@НиколайГусаров-р4б 6 months ago

I love my iPad Pro. When I bought it, I immediately understood that this was a companion, not a complete replacement for the same Mac. Maybe not right away, but at some point I really began to think that some of the tasks are more convenient to do on the iPad. As a result, my iPad is an integral part of my system

@Drashawnx9 4 days ago

I like that. I don’t really want a laptop but an iPad Pro can be a laptop if I ever need.

@mitch6575 5 months ago

So disappointed they took the ultra wide camera out. That was the one main feature I needed.

@superherofan9425 3 months ago

I got my first iPad last year for uni, it keeps surprising me how capable it is sometimes. I may have gone overkill actually because there is nothing I have thrown at it that it couldn’t handle easy peasy. Now that summer is upon us it is my only device that has not been heating up with use, which is astounding because I still use it a lot. It’s my notebook, my tv, my sketchbook, and it just keeps going. Mine is an iPad Air M, and honestly I can see this tablet being there for years and years, and I love it

@vwjet357 5 days ago

A16 is good for streaming, browsing, emails and stuff too. It’s cheap and perfect for a lot of people that want something basic.

@Tech4YourNeeds 6 months ago

The iPad is my all-time favorite tech product in the market.

@theman5th 6 months ago

Walking through your workflows and use cases is so helpful! For those of us that aren’t power users yet, it really helps with idea generation and how we can apply it to our lives!

@jasondequadros1773 5 months ago

You explain your iPad workflow in a really clear, steady way that makes it easy to see how each part of your setup supports focused work. The way you break down portability, battery life, and the Apple Pencil shows how you’ve shaped the device into something genuinely practical rather than just flashy. It’s interesting to see how your app choices and widget layout tie everything together into a system that feels intentional. Watching you walk through it made me think about how much smoother digital work becomes when the tools are arranged around actual habits instead of the other way around.

@hairull1988 2 months ago

Ipad pro M5 user here! It rocks!

@thelearninglagoon 2 months ago

Running site walks with a tablet is a total game-changer for snapping progress photos and logging daily reports on the fly. Ever since we started leaning on Shackleton AI to automatically structure our field notes and RFI logs, I haven't had to spend my evenings chained to the trailer desk doing paperwork. Killer workflow setup!

@Abdullah-nd3ll 3 months ago

I mean the iPad is a great device but nothing can really replace my MacBook. Nothing can really compare to the productivity of the MacBook

@wasabikilla1129 4 months ago (edited)

new to the channel. I love your trimming style and voice. They are super comfy while maintaining the professional. Keep up the good work!

@SamanthaHAgastin 1 month ago

Love your setup and productivity and 👀 the journal! ❤🎉 Awesome
Ipad mini for years. Advanced "Fild" format use on the go 😂
S Tab Ultra + ipad 11" + Folds. S Pen + Apple Pen + Cintiq
Notebooks and Pens 🖊

@ath3263 6 months ago

Very interesting and comprehensive information 👍

@maribelflores5873 3 months ago

This is the best video you really talk and show us how you use it in a daily basis not the commercial from apple. I do wanna use it for property management so ive been searching compare videos. I could prob be good with an air, but just knowing how many years they last i think i want. a pro.

@samwinslow2361 6 months ago

Superb video! Thank you.

@keithmitchellguitarlessons585 6 months ago

Great video dude !

@KC_salgstraener 4 months ago

I love my iPad Pro and use it for everything, but I really dont agree about two things: the battery time sucks when using Adobe apps and it gets warm, burning, when I export large picture archives.

@rmthull 1 month ago

I have my MacBook Pro hooked to a 42” curved screen monitor and have that parked to the right. Email sits on it. Work is done on the 42” monitor. My iPad 13” sits under the monitor with sidecar which has Claude running out it. Also use Magnet to organize my windows.