iPad: The Missing Manual

A smarter way to use the iPad you already have.
Not a tips list. Not productivity fluff. Just a clean, clear guide to finally making your iPad feel natural, focused, and actually useful.

What you’ll get:

• 50+ beautifully written pages
• The invisible rules that make iPad setups work
• Mental models, layout strategies, and gear breakdowns
• A full reframe for how to make your iPad fit you

📘 What’s Inside:

1. The Invisible Rules of iPad Success
    → Why most setups fail, and how to unlock momentum fast
2. Understanding Your iPad
    → What actually matters: screen, chip, memory, posture
3. The Real Difference Between Models
    → How each iPad “wants” to be used (base, Mini, Air, Pro)
4. Principles of an Excellent Setup
    → Tap friction, dashboard thinking, and habit-aligned design
5. User Archetypes
    → The Minimalist, Multitasker, Scribbler, Tinkerer, and Pro — and how to build for each
6. Mental Models for Smarter Use
    → Inversion, Time Arbitrage, Visual Anchoring, 80/20, Permissionless Use, and more
7. Gear Breakdown
    → Stylus, Keyboard, Case, Hub, Battery, External Storage, Screen Protector, Carry Bag
8. Home Screen Architecture
    → Strategic layout, widget layering, Focus Modes, and the Smart Dock
9. Final Thought
    → Why alignment — not more apps — is what makes your iPad powerful