Reference Screen
What This Does
Use the iPad for notes, PDFs, documentation, ChatGPT, or sheet music while the Mac does the main work.
Why It's Useful
Dedicated reference screen keeps supporting material visible without crowding your main workspace.
How to Do It
- Place the iPad next to the Mac
- Open the reference app on the iPad
- Open your main work app on the Mac
- Use Universal Control or Sidecar if helpful
- Keep the iPad dedicated to supporting material
Try This Now
Open documentation or sheet music on the iPad and your main project on the Mac. Work for ten minutes without switching apps on the Mac.
Mental Hook: Mac for work, iPad for context.
