iPads and other types of tablets are hot right now. If you are not an iPad owner yet, you have no idea what you are missing. Whatever your reason for having the iPad, it is very useful. Read this article to find out some helpful tips.

You can view the apps running on your iPad. Lots of iPad applications can work in the background as you complete other tasks. If you aren’t sure what you have left open, push the home button twice. Current apps will show up along the screen’s bottom. After you have a chance to look through everything, simply swipe down and the bar will go away.

Don’t use your iPhone charger for your iPad if you are short on time. Your iPad doesn’t have the same wattage as your iPhone which is 10 watts as opposed to 5 watts on the phone. Although you can charge your iPad with an iPhone charger, it generally takes longer. Just use the original charger that was given with the iPad.

If you store confidential data on your iPad, use the settings app to enable data wiping after a number of failed password entries. As long as the person that finds your iPad does not guess the code within 10 attempts your information will be safe.

If you receive a lot of email, the notifications may drive you bonkers. Were you aware that this feature can be disabled? Tap on “Settings”, and then select “General”. Tap on the Sounds option. You may turn off the New Mail sound, or lower its volume.

By using the tips and tricks from this article, you’ll get the full experience of your iPad. Use them every day, and your iPad experience will improve. Keep this article handy just in case you need to review the tips in it.