Here's how to use a mouse on your iPad, and what it's like

The iPad was initially envisioned to be used with only your fingertips – a simple and convenient tablet that needed no accessories. However, in recent years has been taking the iPad in a different direction, and hasn't been quiet about it either. Even in ads the iPad is being recommended as a PC replacement, especially for light users with basic computer needs.

The introduction of the Apple Pencil in 2015 made sense for artists, but adding mouse support to the iPad was something many thought Apple would never do, until iPadOS 13 came out last year. Likely due to a push from users and media, ...