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Adapters are cool too, I have a few rolling around in a drawer for making stuff work. But yeah in this case a one piece cable is preferred. So you're cool.  Ordering some Anker stuff since that name gets flung around the most.
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Dec 14, 2021 22:21
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Is there any way to have an iPad enter a focus mode when it does Sidecar? I thought it would be easy to just set an app trigger but of course Sidecar isn't technically an app.
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Dec 14, 2021 23:47
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Anker stuff is really good, I like their little 20W AC to usb-c power adapters a lot as well.
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Dec 15, 2021 00:00
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xzzy posted:Anyone got a favorite cable brand for a nice usb-c to usb-a? I have some no-name one I got off Amazon a long ways back and it doesn't clip properly into my ipad's port, allowing it to fall out if I look at it wrong. Anker and Cable Matters both make some nice USB-IF certified A-C cables.
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Dec 15, 2021 03:45
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xzzy posted:Anyone got a favorite cable brand for a nice usb-c to usb-a? I have some no-name one I got off Amazon a long ways back and it doesn't clip properly into my ipad's port, allowing it to fall out if I look at it wrong. I only buy Cable Matters cables now. In my old SSD testing lab everything was either StarTec or Cable Matters and it never failed and always stayed within spec. If you want a very high quality cable but that's thicker than most cables for $10 https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-USB-IF-Certified-Black/dp/B06XMY49BM/ Slim version 3 for $14 https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-USB-C-Black-Feet/dp/B00S8GU544/
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Dec 15, 2021 03:56
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FCKGW posted:I only buy Cable Matters cables now. In my old SSD testing lab everything was either StarTec or Cable Matters and it never failed and always stayed within spec. what would you recommend for about 6ft long, power is all that matters (and not fast charging at that)? I just bought two amazon basics cables and they've been fine, but I'm curious if they're bad even for that. (I buy long cables to allow me to charge my pad while I'm using it in bed in most any position.)
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Dec 15, 2021 04:22
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I don’t know if this is a known thing, or weird behavior but I suspect it’s a nice touch from Apple. If I go to weather.com in Safari I end up in “TURN OFF YOUR ADBLOCK” pop up hell, but if I tap on the weather widget the site opens, adblocker enabled and fully functional in Safari. I would assume it’s part of their deal for weather data and honestly beats the iOS weather app.
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Dec 15, 2021 06:35
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What wireless mouse would the thread recommend for use with my iPad Pro in conjunction with the logitech combo touch case? Would prefer it to be as small and light as possible for desktop use yet be fabric friendly for occasional use in bed / sofas / on knees etc.
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Dec 15, 2021 16:00
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What are my best Adblock options? I’m willing to pay money if necessary, up to around $5.
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Dec 16, 2021 22:42
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crystal-adblock-block-unwanted-ads/id1022177308 served me well since it was released
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Dec 16, 2021 22:54
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If you watch much YouTube Vinegar is an extension instead of a content blocker, for IIRC 1.99. It replaces the lovely embedded YouTube player with the default iOS player which gives your quality/size/PIp options back. I’ve deleted the app and just use the website now. It’s a little more janky with YouTube TV but it works well enough.
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Dec 16, 2021 23:45
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Wipr is fine. I recommend just doing something like NextDNS or even trying changing your DNS servers to Adguard.
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Dec 16, 2021 23:46
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MrOnBicycle posted:What wireless mouse would the thread recommend for use with my iPad Pro in conjunction with the logitech combo touch case? Would prefer it to be as small and light as possible for desktop use yet be fabric friendly for occasional use in bed / sofas / on knees etc. Logitech M337 is BT and has a laser sensor (not plain optical.) I also appreciate that it takes AA not AAA and it is small and light but not ridiculously small and light. Scroll wheel is not the best but that probably doesn't matter much for iPad use.
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Dec 17, 2021 03:03
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~Coxy posted:Logitech M337 is BT and has a laser sensor (not plain optical.) Looks good. Didn’t even think about the optical vs laser side of things. What about the Magic Mouse 2? I see people selling them pretty much brand new for about pretty cheap.
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Dec 17, 2021 06:48
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My daughter has an IPad with Verizon cellular plan on it. I knew that it would not be able to make phone calls but I thought that it would be able to send non-iMessage texts. However, when she tries to send her grandma a message, it has the contact name in red (instead of green or blue) and the send button is not active. Any ideas on how to fix this?
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Dec 19, 2021 16:14
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Bizarro Kanyon posted:My daughter has an IPad with Verizon cellular plan on it. I knew that it would not be able to make phone calls but I thought that it would be able to send non-iMessage texts. However, when she tries to send her grandma a message, it has the contact name in red (instead of green or blue) and the send button is not active. Check screen time settings? Maybe grams isn’t one of the approved contacts if you have that set up for your daughter.
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Dec 19, 2021 17:28
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I believe having a cellular data plan for an iPad will not allow you to send/receive SMS. SMS is phone-only and requires a phone at some level (either on its own or your iPad paired to a phone). You could set her up with a Google Voice account, since those can send SMS over the internet via Google Voice app on the iPad.
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Dec 19, 2021 17:36
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Yeah text is a “phone feature” because cell carriers are nothing if not backwards and stuck in their ways. Regardless of the fact that having a cellular data plan assigns you a cell number behind the scenes anyway, you’re not allowed to use it for “reasons” Get a google voice account and throw 20 bucks on it and text that way.
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Dec 19, 2021 17:38
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Yeah text is a “phone feature” because cell carriers are nothing if not backwards and stuck in their ways. I feel like it was possible to use the cellphone number for texting and calling on the ipad 2 but maybe I’m misremembering. I was sad I couldn’t text with my Work iPad and instead have to use god awful Ring central
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Dec 19, 2021 18:16
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It's a shame that I can't use messages on my iPad to reply to stuff my wife is texting me because she's got an android phone...
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Dec 19, 2021 18:29
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I'd just use a messaging app like telegram or iMessage.
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Dec 19, 2021 18:41
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MrOnBicycle posted:It's a shame that I can't use messages on my iPad to reply to stuff my wife is texting me because she's got an android phone... Sure you can, I do it all the time
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Dec 19, 2021 18:52
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rafikki posted:Sure you can, I do it all the time 
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Dec 19, 2021 19:03
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rafikki posted:Sure you can, I do it all the time Hmm ok, I'll have to try it again. Just bounces back as unable to deliver, and I don't get her messages neither even if the phone connected icon is showing up.
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Dec 19, 2021 19:22
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MrOnBicycle posted:Hmm ok, I'll have to try it again. Just bounces back as unable to deliver, and I don't get her messages neither even if the phone connected icon is showing up. You need to have it setup correctly on your iphone as well. For the continuity poo poo
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Dec 19, 2021 19:32
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I assumed they were implying they text your wife all the time I’ll show myself out
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Dec 19, 2021 19:50
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DangerZoneDelux posted:You need to have it setup correctly on your iphone as well. For the continuity poo poo Oh yeah found it now! Thanks!
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Dec 19, 2021 19:58
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Yeah text is a “phone feature” because cell carriers are nothing if not backwards and stuck in their ways. Why 20 bucks? I've texted with my Google Voice account and never had to spend money. It's technically my "work number" and I receive all my automated alerts and communicate with coworkers with it.
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Dec 20, 2021 02:56
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Oh, yeah, I forgot you only need to pay for outgoing calls. Never mind then
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DangerZoneDelux posted:I feel like it was possible to use the cellphone number for texting and calling on the ipad 2 but maybe I’m misremembering. I was sad I couldn’t text with my Work iPad and instead have to use god awful Ring central You probably jailbroke it at the time and sideloaded the dialer and the sms apps.
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Dec 20, 2021 03:24
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I’ve had a gv number for near 13 years and have barely used it but it always gets incoming texts no problem
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Oh, yeah, I forgot you only need to pay for outgoing calls. Never mind then I have used GV to make out going calls on my phone without paying for it (I use it for contacting parents since I am a teacher). Does paying for it change between iPhones and iPads?
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Dec 20, 2021 05:42
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Never spent a cent but remembered the balance it starts out with, I thought it was just for international calls (and texts?). Maybe there's some different level of free features grandfathered in too for all I know.
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I had to go look it up. If you have Voice for Google Workplaces (i.e. through Work or School), then it's a per user cost on a monthly basis. If you use Google Voice with your personal account, it's free for the country you're in it looks like (I'm in the US and the chart shows US calls as $0.00). You can have the call on your "computing device" or have it hand off to your mobile device after you initiate the call. There's no restrictions on SMS that I can see. Not sure if it will handle MMS, as I've never had occasion to use it on my GV account. (a quick search indicates that it doesn't work)
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Dec 20, 2021 08:56
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Are there apps to read PDFs like regular eBooks? I have some TTRPG reference books on PDF that I'd like to use, but the google drive interface is kinda garbo
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Dec 20, 2021 14:55
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The built in books app?
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anothergod posted:Are there apps to read PDFs like regular eBooks? I have some TTRPG reference books on PDF that I'd like to use, but the google drive interface is kinda garbo I use kybook 3 for both PDF and epub e-books.
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Dec 20, 2021 15:06
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I like tiReader for pdf/epub/etc.
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anothergod posted:Are there apps to read PDFs like regular eBooks? I have some TTRPG reference books on PDF that I'd like to use, but the google drive interface is kinda garbo iBooks works perfectly for this.
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