When it comes to marvelous gadgets, you can’t beat the iPad. The iPad will allow you to type, play music, create art, or stay in touch with friends right out of the box. Sadly, you won’t be able to utilize this device fully if you don’t have the right knowledge. Keep reading for useful iPad tips for iPad owners that want to get more out of their tablets.
To switch between apps as quickly as possible, click on Home two times. This will show all apps that are currently running. Simply click the app you need and presto! You’re there. To get back to the application you were using previously, you just repeat the process.
Are you interested in connecting the iPad to the TV so you can watch the content on a bigger screen? You can, you just need a separately purchased adapter. You will need to get an Apple VGA adapter or a digital AV adapter. Either of them work perfectly.
Are you aware that you do not need to use the keyboard on your iPad? The small keyboard on an iPad can be difficult to type on. There are many different Bluetooth keyboards you can use, instead. This allows you to type the same way that you would while using a laptop.
Is your iPad’s screen constantly getting scratched? Although your iPad can sustain lots of damage, whenever you notice tiny scratches, then you should probably put on a screen protector. This protects your iPad, because the last thing you want is your crystal-clear screen becoming marred with annoying scratches.
Has your iPad slowed down in performance? Even after clearing out information that you no longer use or need, is it still taking longer than you would like it to when you are trying to get things done? If so, then your next step might need to be sending all of your pictures and music to the cloud. For a lot of users, the iPad becomes a lot faster and more smooth when they do this.
To copy text on your iPad, double-tap a word. Copying large sections of text, however, isn’t this simple. When you tap four times, you will cover the full range of the paragraph. This works for paragraphs, addresses as well as the URL bar.
It is important to protect your children from inappropriate sites when they are surfing the web on your iPad. Click Settings, General and then Restrictions. Next, you will tap ENABLE RESTRICTIONS. That will make sure your child does not see things beyond what is appropriate for their age. Adult videos and other mature content will be restricted.
Have you ever lost an important item and felt terrible? Well, you don’t have to worry about this with your iPad thanks to its “Find My iPad” option. This feature will tell you just the specific location of your iPad, and you can even have the power of deleting sensitive personal information from another location. Although this may seem silly, you will appreciate doing this step if your iPad is ever stolen.
Does the notifications to join a Wi-Fi network annoy you? You can turn this off to get rid of this annoyance. Access Settings > Wi-Fi and toggle off the feature for “Ask to Join” referring to networks. It is not an issue, however, if joining another network is required. This will only eliminate the notifications that you will get.
Would you like to use the iPad to open PDF files? You can do this by emailing the file to yourself and selecting to send the file to iBooks. When a computer is not nearby, you have the ability to sync so that you can get it later.
If you store important data on an iPad, then you need to have this data backed up. Also, you can have your iPad to automatically erase all data if the device is stolen. In the Settings menu, under Password Lock, choose to erase data after 10 failed attempts.
There are easy ways to help you manage the battery of your iPad. Be certain not to leave your iPad in the hot car! Also, reduce the brightness when you do not require it. Turn on the airplane mode if you have no need for the Internet. Disabling Push notifications can extend battery life, as well. Instead, manually refresh your email when you have the time.
If you have trouble getting your side volume buttons to work, head to “settings” and “general” followed by “sounds.” Turn Change with Buttons On if need be. There is also a volume slider here, which can be used to adjust the volume directly.
Have you used your iPad and wanted to save a photo from the web? There is a very easy way to accomplish this. Just place your finger on the image and hold it there for a few seconds. This will allow you to save the image. You will have the copy of the image on your iPad for whenever you need it.
If you use Apple TV, your iPad can stream media to your TV. You can make anything appear on the TV in mere seconds, may it be a slideshow or video, by using the Airplay icon on the iPad.
Don’t show anyone how to use Safari on your iPad unless you’re confident that your browser history won’t show them anything you don’t want them to see. If someone is looking at your iPad or using Safari, they can see anything if they go to your history. If you open Safari, it will automatically revert to your previous page, so change it if it’s of a personal nature.
The iPad you own will now be a more useful tool to you, all thanks to what you’ve read here. Keep all of these tips in mind and be sure to share them with loved ones who also have their own iPad. Share your knowledge with other iPad users and keep doing more research on the different features of your iPad.
