Adapt was a show all about the iPad, where two iPad-first users challenge each other to explore new ways of doing things with their favorite device.

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#21: iPadOS File Management

March 19th, 2020 · 65 minutes

It's time for an iPad file management primer. Federico details iCloud Drive, CloudKit, file bookmarks, open in place, file providers, the document browser, and more, then Ryan shares his spreadsheet app findings.

#20: Trackpads for iPads

March 5th, 2020 · 64 minutes

Inspired by a report that the iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard will gain a trackpad this year, Federico and Ryan imagine what that would mean for the future of the iPad.

#19: Problem Tasks on iPad

February 20th, 2020 · 63 minutes

Federico walks through the tasks that he still has to turn to a Mac to accomplish, then Ryan details how iPad apps do handling large text or PDF files.

#18: Fixing Multitasking

February 6th, 2020 · 84 minutes

Multitasking is key to using the iPad as a primary computer, but the current drag and drop-centric system is flawed. Ryan shares his idea for a new approach, then Federico details his email app discoveries.

#17: iPad Accessories and Gear

January 23rd, 2020 · 68 minutes

The iPad Pro's increasing popularity and its adoption of USB-C has opened a new world of accessory possibilities, and Federico has tried all of them.

#16: Having Fun with the iPad

January 9th, 2020 · 64 minutes

Federico and Ryan ease into the new year by taking a break from iPad productivity and explaining how they use the device for fun. Plus a challenge recap, #AskAdapt, and more.

#15: 2020 iPad Wishes

December 12th, 2019 · 59 minutes

On the brink of the new year, Federico and Ryan share their hopes for the iPad in 2020, then review Ryan's USB drive challenge and answer some #AskAdapt questions.

#14: The Modern iPad Home Screen

November 28th, 2019 · 60 minutes

Ryan outlines why now is the perfect time to revisit the iPad's Home screen, then Federico details Pages' Smart Annotation feature, and the guys celebrate Thanksgiving with some iPad gratitude.

#13: Automated Shortcuts

November 14th, 2019 · 74 minutes

One of the most common Shortcuts feature requests was granted in iPadOS 13: the ability to run shortcuts automatically in the background. Federico walks through this powerful feature in detail, then Ryan surveys the App Store's best calendar apps.

#12: Conversational Shortcuts and Recreating the Mac's Desktop

October 31st, 2019 · 61 minutes

Conversational shortcuts make Siri a programmable assistant, and Federico details how that works. Then Ryan commends Federico with a (symbolic) trophy for his creation of a Mac-like desktop environment on the iPad, complete with file and folder launchers.