Why I Returned My reMarkable 2 (And “Fixed” My iPad)

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Is it possible to turn an iPad Pro into a reMarkable and create the perfect distraction-free writing device? Let’s find out.

Read the full article here: https://paperandsmoke.com/p/i-turned-my-ipad-into-a-remarkable – https://paperandsmoke.com/p/i-turned-my-ipad-into-a-remarkable

Chapters 0:00 The Search for the Perfect Writing Device 1:29 Why I Returned the Remarkable 2 4:00 Choosing the iPad Pro for Writing 5:29 Hardware Customizations for a Paper-Like Feel 7:23 Cleaning Up the App Library 8:37 Essential Writing and Note-Taking Apps 10:43 Research and Productivity Tools 11:45 Managing Distractions: Safari, YouTube, and Raycast 14:23 Minimalist Appearance and Interface Settings 16:53 Reducing Friction and App Switching 18:37 Disabling All Notifications 19:15 Remaining Pitfalls and Final Thoughts

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