Apps We Love: Air Display

Ari M November 10, 2010 Posts No Comments

The Lowdown

App Name: Air Display
Platform: iPhone/iPad paired with OS X/Windows
Cost: $9.99

What Does It Do?

Air Display is one my favorite new additions to my mobile office. Air Display is a universal application for the iPhone/iPad that pairs with a small application on your desktop (OS X and Windows).

It turns your iPad or iPhone into an additional, wireless display for your computer. The best part, touch works! It’s especially great for applications like Photoshop where you can put your tool palettes on the second monitor and just tap them. It also works pretty well for basic drawing tasks.

The developer really thought the application through. If you rotate your iPhone or iPad, it will rotate the screen orientation. It’s pretty cool to be able to twist your desktop screen on the fly.

You certainly can’t use it to watch video, and you’re reminded that it’s a wireless display every time you drag a window, but it’s definitely usable and worth your $10 if you’ve ever wanted another monitor when you’re on the road or wanted to use a touchscreen with your computer.

About The Author

Ari M

In 2006, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Crohn's is an incurable disease of the digestive tract. My case was severe, and required over a dozen daily medications and several hospital visits. After reaching a personal low point in hospital, I decided he would do everything in my power to strengthen my by then weak body. Through a combination of yoga, nutrition, natural supplements and rigorous exercise (Ironman and Crossfit) i was able to fight back the symptoms of Crohn's until I was finally able to suspend my medication. Eventually I was declared free of all traces of the 'incurable' disease, and competed in Ironman France in June of 2011. I has since spoken at seminars and at a regional TED Talk about my struggle against a seemingly insurmountable opponent. Through the process of data collection, self tracking, and analysis, I helped develop Less Doing. This was a way of dealing with the daily stresses of life by optimizing, automating, and outsourcing all of my tasks in life and business. Now I focus on Achievement Architecture, helping individuals be more effective at everything.