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Apple’s Universal Control feature is proving to be a powerful workflow enhancer for creative professionals, seamlessly bridging the gap between iPad and Mac for tasks ranging from graphic design to video editing. Recent user reports highlight its capabilities beyond simple screen extension, enabling complex shortcut combinations and synchronized clipboard functionality.
The integration allows users to leverage the precision of the Apple Pencil on an iPad as a drawing tablet while simultaneously utilizing Mac keyboard shortcuts for software like Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. Crucially, Universal Control supports even complex key combinations – ⌘-⌥-⌃-shift – previously arduous to replicate across devices. For swift data transfer, the standard Mac copy command (⌘-c) followed by a paste (⌘-V) on the iPad works flawlessly, utilizing an encrypted, synchronized clipboard with a virtually unlimited document size capacity. This eliminates the need for third-party file transfer apps or services.
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Beyond creative tasks, Universal Control excels in productivity scenarios. Users can dedicate the iPad as a dedicated reference screen when using an external monitor with their Mac. For example, displaying slide presentations in PDF format on the iPad while coding on the main Mac screen. A key consideration is that Universal Control does *not* transmit audio. Therefore, users playing video on the iPad should utilize headphones for private listening. To maximize battery life during extended use, disabling background app refresh for non-essential applications on the iPad is recommended, as constant data transfer can considerably reduce autonomy. Apple’s M-series chips in both Macs and iPads contribute to the efficiency of this feature.
