 The iPad mini was announced on September of 2021. I wasn't really sold on how useful it would be compared to my iPad Pro. But after a solid year of using this iPad mini on a daily basis, I can honestly say that even though it's small, what matters is how you use it. So in this video, I wanna show you all of the different things that you can use the iPad mini for in your daily life. Spoiler alert, it is a lot, but to make it easier, I'll bucket everything into three specific categories. Definitely make sure you stay to the end as I will share an under the radar category that you may never have thought that you can use the iPad mini for. Starting off with the first category, content consumption on the go. This is what I think is the sweet spot for the iPad mini. It's 8.3 inch screen with an edge to edge liquid retina display makes it the perfect size to consume media when being out and about. One of my favorite things to do on the iPad mini is to watch videos, shows and movies, whether I have YouTube on in the background while wrapping up a quick project for work or watching a downloaded show on Netflix or HBO when traveling. This is what I reach for every single time. It's form factor is not too big, it's not too small. It's just right. I also love to browse the internet on this thing. I can literally spend hours scrolling through the latest MCU news and rumors, ordering groceries on Amazon and checking out the latest tech products, literally. On a more chill note though, the iPad mini is also a great substitute for a personal e-reader. I love being able to keep an entire library of my favorite books onto my iPad mini and can pull them up through the Kindle app. It also came in handy when I wanted to read digital articles and magazines in the morning before work which leads me to the second category I love using the iPad mini for, which is as a digital productivity notepad. When you pair the iPad mini with the latest Apple Pencil 2, you literally have the best combo duo of the 21st century since LeBron and D-Wade. The front battles on a bounce to James. Actually, more like Kobe and Shaq, rest in peace. Kobe on the move, loud scroll down, for the note. I love using the iPad mini and the Apple Pencil 2 to jot down notes throughout the day or when I'm trying to draw an idea or concept that was on my mind. The iPad mini is also just a great way to keep track of my to-do lists, check incoming emails and I also use it as a digital workbook when studying for my online marketing courses. And basically now I always have this at my side when I'm at my desk instead of sticking to my old school Moleskine notebook. And something that's pretty cool is that even though it's a smaller screen, you can actually use it as a secondary display to your Mac computer through the sidecar feature. While I'm working, I typically like to have whatever project I'm working on on the main screen and then having my emails or to-do lists on the iPad mini. You can also transfer over your files between both devices by using the new universal control feature. In dire situations, I even use it for Zoom or FaceTime calls as it does have a 12 megapixel front-facing camera which is nothing to write home about but it still comes in handy when you need a bigger screen than your iPhone. I'm still curious on why Apple won't just put the camera on the center of their iPads when in landscape mode since that's just how we all use it anyway. Before I dive into the third category, don't forget to stick to the end of the video where I'll be sharing a game-changing use for the iPad mini. And if you've been enjoying the video, go ahead and drop this video a like and share in the comments which use case sticks out most to you. Now the third category that I love using this iPad mini for is actually making these YouTube videos. This is a content creation powerhouse. I literally use it throughout the entire video making process starting from jotting down a video script outline on the new freeform app, then using it as a teleprompter when actually recording these talking headshots. And I also use it as a wireless camera monitor when shooting my various B-roll shots. Finally, once everything has been edited, I'll use my iPad mini to create a thumbnail, upload the video and then check on my views and answer any comments on the YouTube studio app. Like I said, literally use it for the entire video creation process. Now as promised, I wanted to share a few game-changing ways that I actually use the iPad mini specifically around my house, which you probably never thought you could use it for. First, I use it to stream content to my TV, especially when it comes to sports, as I'm a millennial, right? And I cut the cord with cable years ago and now I have my trusty sites that I use to access all of my favorite games for free. If you know, you know. Second, I love using it to control the different smart home devices in my apartment. I can start up and operate my Apple TV to watch a movie or play my favorite song or playlist on my HomePod mini. I also can control the lights in my living room while also being able to adjust the temperature of my 8-Sleep mattress cover before going to sleep at night. And I definitely can't forget one of my favorite home uses for the iPad mini is when I'm in the kitchen, whether I'm pulling up recipes on my favorite food app Yumly to follow along or I'm just watching the NBA finals as I'm washing dishes. I find myself always having this when I'm cheffing it up in the kitchen. Lastly, I actually use it as an at-home workout device, specifically when I'm doing app workouts on the Apple Fitness Plus app. I put it right next to my workout mat and it's just so much easier to have a larger screen versus just using my smaller iPhone. So yeah, I'm pretty sure I literally just gave you 25 plus different ways to use and abuse the heck out of your iPad mini. If you're thinking about adding another iPad companion to the mix, maybe something a little bit bigger like the iPad Pro, definitely check out this video right here. I'll see y'all over there as always to help you be happy and embrace the hype. Woo!