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Every year, the idea that the iPad is insufficient as a productivity device becomes staler.

That’s because Apple keeps making the iPad increasingly laptop-like, with features like trackpad support, a full-blown file browser, and multitasking. At the same time, the company has imbued its tablet with capabilities that you won’t find on a laptop, such as Pencil support for sketching and the Shortcuts app for automation.

Now that Apple has released new iPads along with iPadOS 14, let’s look at all the ways you can turn the tablet into a productivity powerhouse.

Use it like a laptop

Add a keyboard and cursor: Got a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse handy? Pair them with your iPad to turn it into a miniature workstation. Got a 2018 and 2020 iPad Pro (or are planning to get the upcoming fourth-gen iPad Air)? Apple’s Magic Keyboard accessory lets you snap on a keyboard and trackpad for using your tablet like a laptop, while Logitech’s Folio Touch provides a cheaper alternative. For other…