If you have a Wacom graphics tablet, in Wacom's official website you will find potentially useful accessories such as the Wacom Link, external Express Keys adapters and other accessories specifically designed for Wacom drawing tablets.
Protective case: especially if you are using a tablet computer (Windows, iOS) or an Android tablet, it is highly recommended to keep it safe from scratchs and bumps with a protective case.Using a wireless keyboard in conjunction with your drawing tablet will help you reduce the number of cables and keep a tidier, less cluttered desk. Wireless keyboards: some graphics tablets don't have shortcut keys, so in that case you will keep using the keyboard to access the shortcuts for the software you are using.
Many pen display tablets come with a screen protector included, but if yours doesn't, it is highly recommended to get one.
These are the most useful accessories for graphics tablets. The feeling while drawing this way will probably not be as smooth as when using a proper graphics tablet, but if you just want to do some doodling and play around, it may be just fine. Since the software acts as intermediary layer between the tablet and the computer, this can cause delays when drawing. However, bear in mind that this solution has some limitations.
The advantage of doing this is that you can draw on the larger computer monitor, using programs such as Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint, using the tablet touchscreen as if it was a graphics tablet.įor Android, you can use VirtualTablet which allows you to do this wirelessly, so the tablet gets connected to the computer without any cables.įor iPad, you can use Duet Display software which does the same thing by connecting an iPad to a computer. It is possible to download software applications that let you use a normal tablet (Android or iOS) as if it was a graphic tablet, that is, you can connect your tablet to a computer and you use the tablet's touchscreen as if it was a digitizer drawing tablet.