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iOS

Is an Operating System for Phone & Tablets made by Apple.

Setup

  • DFU Mode
    • Devices without Home button: quick Volume Up, quick Volume Down, hold Side/Top button
    • 7th generation: Volume Down + Side/Top
    • Other: Home + Side/Top

Hardware repair

Nice apps

Use iOS device as external screen

Needs

  • Low latency
  • Low CPU usage
  • Preferably wired
  • Free or even FOSS

Available Software

  • SpaceDesk

    • On Windows, this installs a service which run as SYSTEM
    • If manual control is needed, ~~switch startup type to Manual and manage with net start/stop spacedeskService~~ use the built-in spacedesk DRIVER Console
    • Ideal settings with an iPad 7th Gen
      • Resolution 1400x1050
      • 1/3 image quality, YUV 4.2.0, 30 FPS
      • Use integrated Windows
  • Other explored services

Remote Control

  • Use across to emulate a Bluetooth Mouse/Keyboard from a PC

Useful shortcuts with a Windows keyboard - Shortcuts are also listed in Accessibility → Keyboard → Full Keyboard Access → Commands

Shortcut Action
Win+H Go to Springboard / Home screen
Win+Space Open the Search bar
Win+Tab Switch between apps
Win+Shift+3 Take a screenshot
Win+Alt+D Open dock