iPad + Headless Mac Mini IN REAL LIFE: How It Actually Feels? (Remote macOS)

In this video, I share my experience using an iPad to remotely access my HEADLESS Mac Mini at home via Jump Desktop while on vacation. I answer key questions like: What is the latency like? Does audio transfer? Do keyboard shortcuts work? I even test the performance on slow hotel Wi-Fi and a phone hotspot while on an airplane!

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Jump Desktop Connect (for Mac): https://jumpdesktop.com/download.html
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Overview
0:47 - How’s the Latency?
1:03 - Latency Factors Explained
2:04 - Real-Life Test with Hotel Wi-Fi
2:42 - 4K Video Editing in Final Cut Pro
3:13 - Performance Results & Takeaway
4:05 - Real-Life Test with Hotspot on Plane
4:51 - LAN vs. Internet?
5:17 - Does Audio Transfer?
5:29 - Do Keyboard Shortcuts Work?
5:54 - Shortcut Limitations & Workarounds
7:06 - How to Disable Keyboard Remap?
7:37 - How to Access Globe Key on Third-Party Keyboard?
7:57 - Summary: iPadOS Shortcut Issues
8:08 - Dealing with Jump Desktop’s Menu Button
8:27 - How to Transfer Files?
8:55 - Sending Files with Blip
9:26 - Compatible iPad and Mac Models?
9:51 - Can I Use MacBook as Host Machine?
10:06 - Can I Use an Old iPad?
10:30 - Can I Use VPN with Remote Access?
10:54 - What If I Have a Monitor Connected?
12:01 - Multi-Screen Support?
12:17 - Is It Safe to Leave Mac Mini Powered on 24/7?
12:33 - Energy Use Explained
12:54 - Other Remote Desktop Apps?
13:19 - Why I Chose Jump Desktop

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