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Everything You Need to Know About Apple’s Universal Control By Sergio Velasquez Apple is constantly looking for new ways to connect its products. Whether that’s constantly updating iCloud or creating features that let you use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac, there’s always something new for you to try. One of those cool features is Universal Control. This simple but useful feature allows you to control multiple devices with a single keyboard and mouse. The best part is that once you have everything set up, it works like magic. You don’t need to download a separate app; as long as you have the right devices, you’re good to go. Here’s everything you need to know to start using Universal Control. What Is Apple’s Universal Control? Apple introduced universal control with iPadOS 15 in 2021. As we mentioned, this feature lets you connect multiple Apple devices, like your Mac and your iPad, so you can control them with a single mouse and keyboard. When Universal Control is on, you can move your cursor from one device to the next and make them interact instantly. For instance, you can copy some text on your iPad and then paste it on your Mac in a few seconds.