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MacStories Unwind

Live MacPad Q&A from the Club MacStories Town Hall

Mar 8, 2024
Join Federico, John, and Jonathan in a live Q&A session on MacPad setup. Topics include virtualization, iCloud Drive integration, BlackRock cover, productivity tips, and DIY hinge system for Mac-iPad hybrid.
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Quick takeaways

  • Utilizing a hypervisor on iPadOS can enable virtualization of macOS for peripheral interactions and data sharing.
  • iCloud Drive facilitates seamless file synchronization between MacOS and iPadOS, leveraging universal clipboard for efficient file transfers.

Deep dives

Use of Hypervisor and Virtualization

The speaker discusses the concept of the hypervisor hack and virtualization for the iPad. They mention the potential benefits of having hypervisor run on iPadOS, allowing virtualization of macOS to access peripherals and data transmission. The idea is compared to current limitations with Macpad, where peripherals plugged into the iPad do not interact with macOS due to virtual screen usage.

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