Mac and touchscreen

[456]

Can someone clarify this...does a M1 Mac mini with Big Sur work with a touchscreen monitor??? I am wanting a flightsim add on program and developers for it
say there software won't work on a Mac....it will work on Windows with touch but not Mac,they make a very limited version that runs on IPad but its very limited....whats the story on Mac with aftermarket touch monitors like you see on eBay...? thanks

 

[chscag]

Currently macOS does not work on a touch screen monitor the same way that Windows does. The only Apple devices which use a touch screen are the iPad and iPhone.

 

[Randy B. Singer]

...whats the story on Mac with aftermarket touch monitors like you see on eBay...?

I've yet to come across a single Macintosh user who is using a third party touch-screen monitor with their Macintosh. If you have any questions about the suitability of such a device, I think that you need to ask for assurances from the product's developer that it will do what you want it to do. I'd also make absolutely sure that you can return it for a full refund with no hassle if it doesn't work the way that you want it to.

If you get one, please let us know how well it works for you.

 

[456]

what is the oldest regular size iPad that can run the latest iOS..its version15 or something now..
??

 

[Randy B. Singer]

what is the oldest regular size iPad that can run the latest iOS..its version15 or something now..
??

iPad Pro from 2015.

 

[Raz0rEdge]

iPads run iPadOS now, they are not running iOS anymore.

iPadOS 13 is the first release from 2 years ago and supports these devices.

 

[Randy B. Singer]

iPads run iPadOS now, they are not running iOS anymore.

iPadOS 13 is the first release from 2 years ago and supports these devices.

MacTracker lists the iPad pro from 2015 as capable of running the very latest version of iPad OS.

 

[IWT]

@456

I may be misinterpreting your intentions; but are you thinking of using your iPad as a second display/monitor where you can use the Mouse or touch screen on the iPad?

There are two ways of achieving this: Universal Control or Sidecar - and also how you can use your iPad as a second screen if your iPad or Mac do not support the feature.

In case this interests you, here is a link showing you the various ways you can achieve this:

How to use an iPad as a second monitor

It's easy to use your iPad as an extra screen for your Mac. Here's how to connect your Mac and iPad so you can use the iPad as a second screen.

www.macworld.co.uk

Ian