5 apps that made my iPad a true MacBook replacement

I mainly use a Windows desktop at home, and until recently, I gravitated towards my MacBook Pro when I needed a computer on the go, like traveling for work or on holiday. However, that’s all begun to change — thanks to my iPad.

When I went on an overseas trip late last year, I left my MacBook Pro at home and brought my iPad along for the two-week journey instead. Since then, I’ve found myself grabbing my iPad more and more rather than my MacBook when I’m away from home.

Aside from the iPad’s obvious portability advantage, I’ve found that many of the apps I use on my MacBook are also readily available on my iPad, work just as well, and offer a similar experience. Of course, depending on your workflow and use cases, things might be different for you, but here are five apps that have helped my iPad replace my MacBook Pro.

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1 OneDrive

Easy access to all the files on my Mac and PC

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Microsoft OneDrive

OneDrive is a popular file and photo cloud storage app by Microsoft.

Since I mostly use a Windows PC at home, I frequently rely on OneDrive for all my file storage needs instead of Google Drive. I find it more convenient, and having relied on it for so long, switching to Google Drive is out of the question for me.

The OneDrive app on the iPad is excellent, and the user interface makes it easy to navigate all your documents, photos, and more. I typically edit PDFs on my iPad, so if I save them on my desktop PC or Mac, I can quickly pull them up to fill them out on my iPad. I also use OneDrive to transfer photos from my PC to my iPad for use with mobile editing apps like Photoshop. While my Mac also has OneDrive, I find the app on the iPad much more user-friendly since I’m not a fan of the Mac’s file explorer. You can also access your Personal Vault on the iPad if you need to view sensitive files while on the go.

If you’re on the Google side of things, the iPad’s Google Drive app is comparable to OneDrive.

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2 Photoshop

Its iPad app has all the essentials

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is a photo editing software that is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. There are different versions of Photoshop that you can use with Photoshop being the main option and best for professionals. It is used by millions each year.

For my work, I do a lot of straightforward image editing, such as adding or removing backgrounds, cleaning up photos, and resizing them. I usually do a lot of this work on my desktop, but when I’m away from home and need to make an edit, I’ve found Photoshop on the iPad to be surprisingly reliable.