I Used an iPad as the Only Display for Mac mini — Here’s the Truth
274K views · Jan 19, 2026 · Science & Technology
Comments · 327
@Paperless_Lab · 8 months ago · pinned
The display is only half of the story.<br><br>Input is the part most people struggle with — and I’ve found a much better approach.<br><br>Next video 👀
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@mbvx7 · 8 months ago
the iPad Pro series should do all of this automatically. we shouldn't need to do all that.
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@dougscott188 · 8 months ago
This is a great solution if you want to run a Mac mini as a headless Mac and plug into when needed with the iPad. Great tutorial.
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@Koriance · 7 months ago
underrated gem
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@leighmackay7486 · 10 days ago (edited)
Thanks for a well done video—concise narrative, spot on video editing, and providing on honest assessment of the set up. Exemplary. The rig is certainly a viable option for the right person. Cheers.
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@nholmes86 · 6 months ago
I also been using camped for many years..great solution !
@wowgood3432 · 8 months ago
Its amazing I was waiting for this type of video
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@Rx21993 · 5 months ago
Porfin alguien que de verdad nos explica un tutorial , gracias
@JasonHuezo · 8 months ago
Perfect tutorial, had an M1 mac with a broken screen laying around and was able to repurpose it and give it life again. I was able to use the ipad as bigger screen for my dj software, while still retaining all the functions of a Macbook. Thank you!
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@ayushdubey2521 · 6 months ago
this is the most genius thing ive saw in my entire life
@skyvzneldaddy9218 · 8 months ago
Good stuff and very interesting! definitely something to consider. Just a larger display would be better.
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@JoPinheiro · 1 month ago
Thanks
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