An iPad can do almost anything. You know how to use it okay, but you need to know more. From banking to gaming, all can be done on this tablet. Read this article to learn more.

Watch the amount of money you are putting out for iPad applications. There are many, many helpful apps and it is easy to go overboard. You should monitor the spending and limit the time to a strict deadline.

Know which apps are running on your iPad. While you work on other things, some apps will continue running on your iPad in the background. In order to view currently running applications, just click your Home button twice. A bar with open and recently-used apps will appear at the bottom. After you have a chance to look through everything, simply swipe down and the bar will go away.

Did you accidentally start an app that is noisy? Mute your iPad in an emergency by holding down the volume button. If you find yourself needing a mute button often, you can set the screen lock button to work as a permanent mute button.

Unless you have a lot of time to recharge your iPad, avoid using an iPhone charger. Your iPad requires higher wattage to charge than an iPod does. It’ll take a long time for an iPhone charger to totally charge an iPad. You need to always use your iPad charger to charge it.

Are you annoyed when your iPad audibly alerts you to every new email? Thankfully, this feature can be easily disabled. Find your Settings tab, then go to General. Tap Sounds. In this area, you will be able to adjust your sound settings for NEW MAIL.

Because you are now better able to utilize your iPad, begin today. As you educate yourself about the device, you will be amazed at all its functions. You will surely be happy to have this handy little gem.