Tablets have come a long way from simply being a device for watching videos or browsing the internet. Today’s tablets are powerful, flexible, and come with often surprising functionalities. From boosting your work productivity and making reading easier, to relaxing with a fun game, your tablet can do much more than you might think. Here are four clever features that could really change your day-to-day life.
Productivity: Create a dual display setup
If you’re working from home or are constantly on the go, your tablet can serve as a convenient and easy-to-carry second monitor for your laptop or desktop and really boost your productivity. Check out popular apps like Duet Display or Splashtop Wired XDisplay – you’ll be surprised by how simple they make it to extend your screen space and view documents or other essential information on one screen while doing your work on another.
Multitasking: Get the full desktop experience
Did you know that some tablets now offer a desktop-style interface? For example, Samsung’s DeX Mode lets users open multiple apps in separate windows, use a taskbar, and drag and drop files, just like they do on a PC. It’s a real game-changer if you love to multitask, especially if you pair the tablet with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. You might not even want to use your PC again.
Eye health: Read for hours with blue light filters
Reading on a screen for long periods can strain your eyes – the rise in the use of devices has even been linked to the recent increase in myopia among young children. The good news is that many tablets now include blue light filtering features. Amazon’s Blue Shade, for instance, allows you to adjust screen colours to warmer tones on its Fire tablet, making it much easier to read and also ensuring that blue light won’t interfere with sleep if you’re reading before bedtime.
Quick fun: Play interactive games
Your tablet isn’t just for classic solitaire (though that’s a lot of fun, too). It’s also a great way to access interactive games like jackpot slots and slingo so you can get in some quick, engaging entertainment between daily tasks or while chilling out on the sofa.
Your tablet does more than you think
By all means keep using your tablet to watch your favourite films and shows, or to browse the net. But know that with just a few tweaks and downloads, your device can also make you more productive, reduce eye strain, and bring fun into everyday life.
