It never hurts to learn more about the electronic devices you own, and the iPad is no exception. However, looking over the whole Internet for such ideas can take time, which you likely do not have lots of. The below article contains some great tips that will help you work your new iPad.

iPad’s iOS supports folders now. Put your finger on an app for several seconds and drag it into another. Doing so creates a folder containing both of these apps. Then you rename the folder.

Try to keep track of what apps you leave running when you are not using them. Some apps can continue to run simultaneously with other things on the iPad. To check what is running on the iPad, just double click the Home button. The apps currently running will appear in a bar at the bottom of your screen. When you are finished looking at it, swipe down to close the bar.

Is a noisy app driving you nuts? Press and hold the volume down feature until you get to mute. If you need a mute button, change your settings so your lock orientation button becomes a mute button.

If you iPad is set to default you will be able to see a few sentences of your email before you read it. This can often help to see content before opening the email. Go to ‘mail’ under ‘settings’. Next tap on Contacts, then Calendar, and then change the options.

It’s fun to use the iPad, which is an amazing tool in its own right. You can have even more fun with it when you know some key tricks, and locating those tricks is sometimes difficult. Since you’ve just read some of the more popular tips and tricks available, your ability to use the iPad should be greatly enhanced. Try out the tips here and make your iPad that much more enjoyable!